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Gifts for Book Lovers

Gifts for Book Lovers

October 15, 2021October 9, 2021 by Ellie Pilcher

Gifts for Book Lovers Christmas is right around the corner and that means it’s time for some gift guides. First up on my life is Gifts for Book Lovers. Custom Book Earrings For readers that…

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21 Things I Want to Do in 2021

21 Things I Want to Do in 2021

January 11, 2021December 5, 2021 by Ellie Pilcher

21 Things I Want to Do in 2021 This time last year I shared a post about 20 things I wanted to do in 2020. Of course, nearly all of those were a write-off since…

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5 Shows To Watch When You’re In A Creative Funk

5 Shows To Watch When You’re In A Creative Funk

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 by Ellie Pilcher

5 Shows To Watch When You’re In A Creative Funk The thing about being a creative person is that you have your highs and lows. You find yourself in this bi-polar zone, most times; on…

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How to Pitch to an Editor as a Freelance Journalist

How to Pitch to an Editor as a Freelance Journalist

May 7, 2020November 12, 2021 by Ellie Pilcher

How to Pitch to an Editor as a Freelance Journalist I became a freelance journalist, alongside my full-time role in publishing, in 2018. I am entirely self-taught, having never studied journalism or even attended classes on…

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20 Things to Do If You’ve Been Furloughed

20 Things to Do If You’ve Been Furloughed

May 4, 2020November 12, 2021 by Ellie Pilcher

20 Things to Do If You’ve Been Furloughed A lot of workers have been furloughed recently, including staff at my company HarperCollins. It’s a shame, but a safety measure that has been put in place…

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80 Things to Do During Self Isolation

80 Things to Do During Self Isolation

April 3, 2020November 12, 2021 by Ellie Pilcher

80 Things to Do During Self Isolation I think we’re all at that point of self-isolation where we’re running out of things to do. Unlike many, I don’t have kids, but like so many my…

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10 Side Hustle Ideas for Creatives

10 Side Hustle Ideas for Creatives

February 28, 2020October 23, 2021 by Ellie Pilcher

10 Side Hustle Ideas for Creatives If you’re a creative – like me – having a side hustle is a great way to utilise some of your outstanding creative energy. But what is the best…

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What Skills Does a Marketing Executive Need?

What Skills Does a Marketing Executive Need?

February 14, 2020February 18, 2020 by Ellie Pilcher

What Skills Does a Marketing Executive Need? I’m currently mentoring a marketing assistant in the publishing industry, and the first question she asked me when we met – beyond, who the hell are you –…

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Going Up? Traits You Need To Have To Progress To A Managing Role

Going Up? Traits You Need To Have To Progress To A Managing Role

January 31, 2020October 24, 2021 by Ellie Pilcher

Going Up? Traits You Need To Have To Progress To A Managing Role It’s in the name: being a marketing manager means that you are in charge of people. When you are working in a…

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How to Handle Blue Monday

How to Handle Blue Monday

January 20, 2020November 7, 2021 by Ellie Pilcher

How to Handle Blue Monday It’s Blue Monday. Blue Monday is not a holiday or even a real day. It was made up for Sky Travel. Nevertheless, getting the blues (particularly in January) is common, so let’s discuss it.…

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How to Write a Standout Cover Letter

How to Write a Standout Cover Letter

October 28, 2019September 19, 2021 by Ellie Pilcher

How to Write a Standout Cover Letter As someone who has changed jobs multiple times over three years, I have written my fair share of cover letters for publishing. I also worked in recruitment and…

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20 Feminist Halloween Costume Ideas

20 Feminist Halloween Costume Ideas

October 4, 2019October 23, 2021 by Ellie Pilcher

20 Feminist Halloween Costume Ideas Halloween is nearly upon us and I thought I would give everyone a heads up to get their costumes in order! Now as a stringent feminist and I don’t believe we should…

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50 Lifestyle Blogpost Ideas

50 Lifestyle Blogpost Ideas

July 18, 2016November 26, 2021 by Ellie Pilcher

50 Lifestyle Blogpost Ideas I am currently going through a blogging slump but I find that reading these sort of posts really help to inspire me. So I am going to write one today. 50…

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