James Baron

Technical #copyeditor #proofreader #copywriter specialising in non-fiction, particularly environment, science and engineering. Member of @The_CIEP & @iemanet.

[James Baron @technicalix1]

... I recommend him enthusiastically and unequivocally." – Dr. Bernard Freydberg

(more testimonials available at https://t.co/Lh8NCAwcyR)

[James Baron @technicalix1]

Sometimes this job can feel like you're banging your head against a brick wall. But then along comes a great client who really 'gets it':

"Calling James a proofreader does not do him full justice. To be sure, he attended to my highly specialized philosophy book with...

[James Baron @technicalix1]

... rare precision and sensitivity. Not only did he catch my errors, but he also made me sound better! I would prefer to call him a collaborator of unequalled expertise. Further, he completed his work ahead of schedule, and substantially lowered our agreed-upon fee as a result...

[James Baron @technicalix1]

If I'm going to be expected to contribute towards Austerity+++ in a year or two - as we all inevitably will be - it would be nice to get some help from the govt now while it's needed

[James Baron @technicalix1]

... He also navigated the manuscript, a non-fiction book dealing with a very specialized topic, with sensitivity and exceptional aplomb. His services are also, in my opinion, very affordable. I would highly recommend James." https://t.co/PgV7qoWilt

[James Baron @technicalix1]

Today's boost came in the following form: "James is a true professional; he is conscientious, meticulous, timely, congenial, and very easy to work with. He gave a veracious outline of the editing/proofreading process itself and delivered on all counts...

[James Baron @technicalix1]

Today's friendly freelance tip: Keep loads of paper scattered over your desk because it will nicely soak up the drink that you'll inevitably knock over at some point. You're welcome.

[James Baron @technicalix1]

@spanglykoala Try CISAS (or similar) if you can't get any satisfaction. I had some success with them recently about a minor squabble with Virgin.

[James Baron @technicalix1]

If you heard yelling earlier, it was probably me (sorry). I discovered that rebranding a WordPress website with a new domain six months ago is still causing new problems even now. And the bathroom shower switch starting to smoke too. #TypicalMonday

[James Baron @technicalix1]

@NikProwse Nice bidon. Some people will hate it though...

[James Baron @technicalix1]

Here's a blog about MS Word tutorials on YouTube that some authors might find useful...https://t.co/XimEv3x1Fv

[James Baron @technicalix1]

All my blogs now have optional audio content for those who want it. And you'll be pleased to hear that it isn't my voice!
https://t.co/nPZePRBBy2

[James Baron @technicalix1]

Just finished creating your manuscript? Congratulations! But before you ask me to proofread it, you might like to read this... https://t.co/91Z3lIM1LM

[James Baron @technicalix1]

Baron Proofreading has now become https://t.co/KrOVfXLLjL. The same great service, just a new name.

[James Baron @technicalix1]

@spanglykoala Ha! You couldn't make it up...(thanks!)

[Streetspace Group @streetspaceUK]

Team Streetspace have smashed their cycling challenge! We pedalled 874 miles – the distance of cycling from Lands’ End to John O'Groats in just 3 days, beating our predicted time by 6 days! It’s not too late to donate and show your support: https://t.co/aWoI2EgOky #fundraising

[James Baron @technicalix1]

@editdare @TheSfEP Congratulations! Which course exactly - CE1, CE2...? I'm interested to hear what you think of it as I'm about to dive in too.

[James Baron @technicalix1]

@GGEditorialServ Thanks! People have often asked me whether quitting corporate life was scary but I always reply that the thought of having to go back to it is the scary part!

[James Baron @technicalix1]

Being #freelance isn’t always easy, so it’s good to remind myself sometimes of the #top10 reasons why I hated corporate life:
1) Meetings – Every. Single. One.
2) Spending most of my free time searching for a new job, which inevitably I also ended up hating.
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[James Baron @technicalix1]

I'm delighted to announce that I'm now a Professional Member of the SfEP. Imposter syndrome is currently off the chart!

[James Baron @technicalix1]

9) Forgetting that I'd changed my password the previous day.
10) Appraisals, timesheets, expenses, annual leave forms, conference calls, an inbox full of corporate BS, ‘boosting your profile’, rubbish IT systems, PowerPoints, and every single minute of every single day.
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[James Baron @technicalix1]

6) I detest a business casual dress code with every fibre of my polyester slacks.
7) Catching an early train to yet another meeting in a far-off hellhole, when normal folk are still fast asleep.
8) The muzak while on hold to the IT call centre on another continent.
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