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Legendary naturalist to read book proofread by CRS Editorial

Legendary naturalist to read book proofread by CRS Editorial

A letter from Sir David Attenborough to author, Dave Gregson.

You’re hosting a dinner party and can invite three famous guests. Who are you choosing?

Ever been asked or heard this question?

A place at my table is always reserved for the legend that is Sir David Attenborough. His lifelong love of the natural world is unrivalled, and I’d be excited to hear first-hand about his encounters with nature.

A pillar of society, he’d certainly be at the head of the table.

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CRS Editorial Wall of Fame, 2023

CRS Editorial Wall of Fame, 2023

Wall of Fame, 2023 featuring books edited and/or proofread by CRS Editorial.
The CRS Editorial Wall of Fame, 2023.

The end of the year is a time to review where we are at, which includes celebrating those all-important wins.

As a business owner, it is easy to get caught up in the everyday tasks, without taking stock of achievements.

Inspired by James Hall and his ‘Book of Success’, and by key conversations with Ben Catley-RichardsonBella Hegarty and countless others, I bring you this year’s ‘Wall of Fame’ – a celebration of some of the books edited and/or proofread throughout the year.

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Making your message clear – Communicating in plain English

Making your message clear – Communicating in plain English

Certificate awarded to Craig Smith for the successful completion of the Plain English for Editors course by the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.
Plain English for Editors certificate from the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.

Puzzlement, complication, confusion.

Call it what you want, but overcomplicated and jargonistic text will turn people off and alienate them from your message.

Join me as I break down the barriers and talk plain English!

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Working Hours podcast chat with Simon Treen

Working with words and navigating life – The past, the present and the future

Poster advertising the CRS Editorial ‘Working Hours’ podcast.

Have you ever wondered:

  • how I got into editing, proofreading and copywriting?
  • about my thoughts on outside influences?
  • what I’d like to change (or not) about my work?

Thanks to Simon Treen’s Working Hours podcast, you can now find out this information…and more!

Here’s the link if you would like a listen: https://the-working-hours-podca.captivate.fm/episode/craig-smith

#Podcast #BusinessTalk #SmallBusiness

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