Back in February, before Covid chaos properly kicked off in the UK and we could still do things like go to pubs and hug our friends, I had an offer accepted on a flat. After months of house-hunting and several rejected offers, it was incredible to finally be on the path towards buying my own… Continue reading What it feels like to buy a house
Category: Life
How to work from home (and actually work)
As the coronavirus pandemic ramps up, more and more people are thinking about self-isolating, and as of today, Boris Johnson has asked that everyone who can should work from home. As a freelancer, I am very lucky that my job is location-independent, and I have been working from home for more than 8 years now.… Continue reading How to work from home (and actually work)
Jacob Rees-Mogg’s grammar rules
I have been a professional proofreader for 8 years, so when I heard that Jacob Rees-Mogg had released a list of grammar rules for his staff, I was pretty interested. Discovering whether someone is an en-dash or an em-dash person, or a lover or hater of the serial comma, is the kind of thing that… Continue reading Jacob Rees-Mogg’s grammar rules
How to study in your spare time
You may or may not know that I am studying for a second degree. I also have a full-time job as a freelance editor, which means I'm studying in my spare time. If all goes well, it should take me 6 years to complete my degree. If your first question is, 'How on earth do… Continue reading How to study in your spare time
My 2019 favourites (so far)
Books, TV shows, podcasts, movies, music - there has been so much good stuff to enjoy this year, so I thought I'd share my 2019 favourites with you (so far). These things aren't necessarily new this year, but they are new to me, and they all give my heart a little flip when I think… Continue reading My 2019 favourites (so far)
Clare Diston 