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How To Prepare For NaNoWriMo

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 VerityWriting

NaNoWriMo is just around the corner. Will you be participating this year? Here’s how you can start getting ready in #preptober.

The Reading Writer: Learn from The Novels You Love

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 VerityReading

How to use your reading to improve your writing craft and a reading list of my favourite novels and how they helped me. Writers, make your reading work for you. Learn from the novels you love.

Recovering Lost Treasures: Letter Writing, Loved Ones, and Connection

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 VerityCreativity

How letter writing can help you stay connected to your loved ones, your writing voice, and your readers.

If You Want It, Just Do It

September 12, 2019September 30, 2019 VerityGrowth Mindset

Why taking action, even when you don’t know what you’re doing, is the only way to get where you want to go.

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The Spirit of Porto’s São João

July 10, 2019September 30, 2019 VerityGlobal Citizen

If you haven’t experienced Porto’s São João party, there’s more to it than music, sangria, and sardines! Here’s what I took away from my first São João party…

Who Am I? The Question Killing Your Bio Writing

June 26, 2019September 30, 2019 VerityWriting

Do you struggle with bio writing? Find it tough to compose about pages and other biographical snippets? You might be asking yourself the wrong question. Try this…

Must-Read Books For Writers Honing Their Craft

May 9, 2019September 30, 2019 VerityReading

A selection of my must-read books for writers looking to hone their craft.

Beat Negativity Bias: Keep Track Of Your Wins

May 2, 2019September 30, 2019 VerityGrowth Mindset

Keep track of your wins, because your brain is tricking you into believing you have more bad than good in your life. Read more…

The Unexpected Secret To Great Work: Procrastination + Timing

April 11, 2019September 30, 2019 VerityGrowth Mindset

Do you ever feel bad about putting off work projects in favour of pursuing your hobbies or taking a break? Well, don’t. It turns out that procrastinating can result in better work if you give yourself time to let things percolate.

Give Your Writing A Creative Boost With A Photography Project

March 27, 2019September 30, 2019 VerityCreativity

You don’t have to be a serious photographer to reap the creative rewards of taking on a photography project. Give your writing a creative boost with a photography project of your own.

The Tightrope Of Living Abroad

July 12, 2018September 30, 2019 VerityGlobal Citizen

The ups and downs of life in a foreign land.

Seven Tips For Basic Fluency In A New Language

May 7, 2018September 30, 2019 VerityGlobal Citizen

Seven tips to help set you up for success and get you beyond beginner level in your foreign language study.

Want To Learn Something New? Create A Personalised Plan in 5 Steps

April 30, 2018September 30, 2019 VerityGrowth Mindset

Life-long learning is a mindset and it’s in demand. All you’ve got to do is take your learning into your own hands. Here are some guidelines and questions to consider as you create a personalised plan for your learning.

About Me

Freelance Writer + Copyeditor

You can find my writing on my blog, on Medium, and in my Substack email, Letters from Verity.

About My Services

I offer a range of editorial services, writing and language coaching, and personalised language improvement guides.

 

My services are for everyone. However, I specialise in working with non-native English professionals and writers.

 

I have a lot of experience working with language and ESL professionals. I offer a variety of unique solutions for busy people looking to reach advanced fluency in English in addition to producing quality English communication.

Services At A Glance

Content Writing

Proofreading

Line editing

Copyediting

Writing + Language Coaching

Translation

About My Writing

I focus broadly on lifestyle, wellness, and creativity.

I'm particularly interested in how we can cultivate a growth mindset, set ourselves up for success, design a meaningful life, and discover more about ourselves and what it means to be human.

If you're a writer who loves reading, I write regularly about writing craft, books, and reading.

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  • Creativity
  • Global Citizen
  • Grammar
  • Growth Mindset
  • Reading
  • Writing

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How To Prepare For NaNoWriMo

The Reading Writer: Learn from The Novels You Love

Recovering Lost Treasures: Letter Writing, Loved Ones, and Connection

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