Monthly Archives: January 2023

That old ‘ise’ vs ‘ize’ chestnut

Posted on 12 January 2023 by andyq

Originally published 12 September 2013 on www.boldface.com.au: I love my new career as an editor and copywriter. Looking at the ins and outs of language and how it changes with time and geography fascinates me. Raised in Canada, of course … Continue reading →

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My pitch as an editor

Posted on 7 January 2023 by andyq

So, for about a decade, this was my pitch on my website to try to get new clients: I am an established editor who mainly works on written documents for UN and government agencies, from reports and strategies to white … Continue reading →

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My work as an editor

Posted on 3 January 2023 by andyq

Hi. I’m Andy and I’m an editor. I started my career working for the International Gay and Lesbian Association in Brussels, and then worked for a gay men’s health organisation in London before working in the HIV sector in Australia … Continue reading →

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How websites have changed! And so have my niece and nephew.

Posted on 2 January 2023 by andyq

Once upon a time, I kept a page on my website that showed off my niece and nephew in their younger years. Way back in 2002, when Jeremiah (now Jerry) was born, it was a good way to share photos … Continue reading →

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