Posts by Jennifer Tate
My 10 favourite books of 2020
Not many great things came out of 2020, but there were a few. A Covid-19 vaccine was developed, Trump was voted out (not that he’s going away anytime soon) and the environment was finally given a bit of break thanks to less international travel and carbon emissions. On a personal level, some of the positives…
Read More3 vows for Lockdown 3 (and 2021 in general)
Happy New Year! Almost three months have passed since my last blog post entry and it feels like not much—yet, a lot—has happened in that time. To address the elephant in the room, I should mention that we’re two days into Lockdown 3. Essential shops are shut, schools are closed to all but key workers’…
Read MoreA dog is for life, not just for lockdown
So, we got a dog. Yes, we became one of those clichéd couples that got a dog during lockdown. But technically it’s not lockdown anymore—or is it? If it is, doesn’t this mean that lockdown will likely go on for months and years, rendering any major decision—house move, baby, puppy—in such a significant amount of…
Read MoreCelebrating one of my wonderful clients, TransferGo
Things are getting a little bleak again in the Covid/lockdown world, so I want to use this post as an opportunity to focus on something positive: one of my wonderful clients, TransferGo. TransferGo recently celebrated its 8th birthday and to mark the occasion, its 200 employees and various freelancers/contractors (that’s me) are currently awaiting something…
Read MoreSome of the things that keep me sane
Over the last few months, when social distancing has become the norm and tried and tested routines have been thrown out of the window, it’s become increasingly apparent that we all need some tools to help us get through the day—or on a heavier note, life. Where once we might organise a night with friends…
Read More6 truths about being a freelance copywriter
Ah, second post time. Here, we can get the ball rolling a little bit. With this post, I wanted to focus on business and share some truths about being a freelance copywriter. From my experience, anyway. Whether you’re wanting to get into freelance copywriting yourself or you’re generally just bored and/or a bit curious, here…
Read MoreIntroducing… the Jennifer Tate Copywriting blog
A little announcement. Jennifer Tate Copywriting turned three last week. That’s right. Three! Yes, I know it’s not actually a living, breathing thing, and I’m not exactly on the front line, but this little business ticks me over and I’m quite proud of it. Anyway, with this minor milestone reached, I thought it was high…
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