Seasonal gifts for editorial freelancers 7 December: Business cardsDespite the growth in online promotion and networking, there’s still a place for good old-fashioned business cards. Moo produce lovely cards (and other business stationery), and you can buy a gift card for your favourite freelancer to use on their next Moo order.
Business cards: more useful than Christmas cards…
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Seasonal gifts for editorial freelancers 6 December: TeaMany editors seem to require large amounts of tea to keep them going throughout the day. Connoisseurs might prefer loose-leaf varieties, but teabags are, perhaps, more convenient. I’m a fan of Yorkshire Tea (of course), but if you can get your hands on some Murchie’s Editors’ Blend – even better! (It’s Canadian, but the company will ship to the UK – email them for details!)
Seasonal gifts for editorial freelancers5 December: Reference booksAlthough many freelancers do have online subscriptions for their favourite resources, many prefer an actual physical book. The Society for Editors and Proofreaders has a great list of recommended reference books, from general style guides to more specialised works. Some even attract an SfEP members’ discount!
Seasonal gifts for editorial freelancers4 December: The Roost laptop standThis handy accessory makes using the laptop while travelling a doddle. Whether the destination's a local coffee shop or somewhere further afield, the Roost could well prove to be indispensable.
It’s been tried and tested by editor Kate Haigh, who has first-hand experience of using the Roost while on the road. She loves it!
Seasonal gifts for editorial freelancers3 December: CoffeeMany editors swear by coffee, considering it an editing staple: research shows that editors and writers come high up in the list of professions in terms of coffee consumption. Whether it’s a top-quality instant, some extra special ground coffee or some superior beans, the coffee-drinking freelancer will appreciate a contribution to their daily fix.
Seasonal gifts for editorial freelancers2 December: Editing-themed jewelleryPlenty of choice here, with punctuation marks a particular favourite. The ampersand is a particularly elegant shape, and semi-colons seem popular for earrings. Literary options would also be appropriate.
Seasonal gifts for editorial freelancers1 December: Sit/stand deskI’m starting with this one because it’s a big-ticket item that’ll need a lot of thought! Good for the posture, the circulation and the concentration, standing desks have been a hot topic for a good few years now. There are various things to consider – your own physique, the space you have available, your budget, and your current set-up, to name but a few. And there are plenty of variations on the theme. If you’re lucky enough to know a cabinetmaker, you might decide to go for the customised option. Or you might prefer an add-on to your existing desk (see photo). A treadmill desk is another possibility. If the thought of a visit to IKEA just before Christmas doesn’t fill you with total dread, it might be worth having a look at what they have on offer. |
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