Proofreading is an essential part of the book publishing process, a step which can make or break the reputation of both the author and the publishing company they are attached to. If they get it right, awards can be won and further contracts can be signed. Get it wrong, sales can plummet and an authors reputation can suffer. But with the rise of...
“Why does this person, who doesn’t even speak our language, care so much about us that he is willing to risk his life for us? It moved us both to tears. I said a silent prayer of thanks as we became a part of the night.” I thought I knew a great deal about North Korea and it's appalling human rights record. I'd...
If you know me personally or follow me on Twitter and Instagram, you'll probably know that I haven't had the best week health wise and in general. But whilst I was moping around, I was astounded by the generosity, patience, kindness and understanding nature of complete strangers. As this week draw to a close, I'm putting on my positive pants and shouting out to...
(Image source) Its hard supporting a lavish Lush lifestyle on a student budget. But it is do-able. After a couple of years of meticulous practice, I've finally worked out how to get more bang for your buck in Lush, leaving more money for lunch. Go for bubble bars instead of bath bombs Yes, bath bombs add something great to a bath. But all...
Who doesn't love a good book on holiday? I mean, really, beach days are the ultimate time to sit back and crack on with my huge TBR pile. Even though my holiday is three weeks away, I've started sorting out what I will and won't pack with me. Thankfully, I have a Kindle so I won't be lugging around an extra suitcase full...
A couple of weeks ago, I took it upon myself to give airtime to news that had been glossed over due to the UK's EU referendum result. An overwhelming number of you all asked me to keep this going as a weekly series, so here's the first installment. So for all of you who don't want / don't have time to sit and...
“You’re going to feel uncomfortable in your new world for a bit. It always does feel strange to be knocked out of your comfort zone . . . There is a hunger in you, Clark. A fearlessness. You just buried it, like most people do. Just live well. Just live.” Having read and reviewed Me Before You here, I couldn't resist picking up it's sequel After...
I made it through my second year of uni with a very high 2:1, and boy am I grateful. It means I'm one step closer to graduating with a first class honours, and makes me eligible to apply for a place at the best journalism training course in the UK. If you're a first year about to jump ship to the 'damn, my...
I love Lush as much as the next girl, but sometimes I feel like a change. So I was pretty pleased when Nature's Soaps got in touch with me, wanting to send me some of their handmade cosmetic products. I really wasn't disappointed when they landed on my doorstep, especially when I discovered that none of the products have been tested on animals....
