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The Trials and Tribulations of a Ghostwriter

I decided to post this because, when applying for writing gigs, most of my work has been published under different names. I have written as Veda for my Decorama and Baby Knows Best shops and under my wife's name, Diane O'Toole, on her author blog .  I have also written content for countless clients' blogs or websites with great success, but you will not see my name attached to any of them. So I decided I would post them here, on my old blog. It is not available to everyone, only by invitation, so the text should not show up in any plagiarism check. Copying any of the content is, therefore,  forbidden to protect my clients' interests. As a ghostwriter, I have to work to the style guide presented, which can be the Chicago manual, AP or the client’s own bespoke guide. Usually, there are strict requirements on where to place keywords and links, the number of keywords, and where to source images from. Sometimes, this can be quite restricting, especially if there is no leeway
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  IT and Cybercrime This is one of many articles I wrote for a client on IT and cybercrime. I was provided several keywords to include (highlighted in yellow) and a fixed word count. Data Backup: Are You Avoiding the Issue? Businesses exist for many reasons, but the main one is to make money, whether that be for profit, to enable growth, or simply to help others. Cashflow is the lifeblood of every business, so it is hardly surprising that data backup takes a back seat when it comes to business planning. Many companies are providing  small business backup solutions, so there is no excuse for not taking this issue seriously. Failure to back up data and systems could cost you dearly one day. The question should be which method to use. Simply keeping copies of key files on a memory stick is not a solution and can lead to prosecution if they get into the wrong hands, so in this article, we look at the options available.   The risk of not backing up regularly What could possibly
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Short Articles on Loctite Glue This is an example from a series of articles I wrote for a client in Canada. I was given several keywords to incorporate into the article, which I have highlighted in yellow. The client provided the format for me to work to—this is the raw version accepted by the client. Meta title: Car glue : Get your motor runnin’!   Meta description: You don’t need to take your car to the shop for every repair. Our guide tells you which car glues to use for simple jobs like fixing rear-view mirrors.   Twitter: Take care of many cosmetic car repairs with the right car glue . Our pointers and sample project will help you get started.   Facebook: If your car’s interior or exterior needs a small cosmetic repair, you can do it yourself using the right car adhesive . Read on to learn about car glues and how to install a rear-view mirror.   Google expert: Does your car interior need a face-lift? Forget the auto shop and use car glues to perform many min
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 Property Workshop Between 2021 and 2024, I wrote over 60 articles for Property Workshop. These included reviews, buying guides, and DIY guides on topics like painting and decorating, tiling, flooring, woodworking, and many more. Here is a list of articles, many of which I illustrated, with links to the PWS website. https://propertyworkshop.com/tiling-flooring/how-to-level-a-wood-floor/ https://propertyworkshop.com/tiling-flooring/how-to-level-a-concrete-floor/ https://propertyworkshop.com/tiling-flooring/how-to-lay-engineered-wood-flooring/ https://propertyworkshop.com/tiling-flooring/how-to-drill-tiles/ https://propertyworkshop.com/plasterwork/how-to-repair-cracks-in-render/ https://propertyworkshop.com/painting-decorating/how-to-paint-over-mould-and-mildew/ https://propertyworkshop.com/saws/how-to-use-a-bandsaw/ https://propertyworkshop.com/tiling-flooring/how-to-lay-laminate-flooring/ https://propertyworkshop.com/insulation/how-to-insulate-your-house/ https://propertyworkshop.com/p
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  MONTH:  JULY 2024 POSTED ON JULY 8, 2024 EDIT "THE WORLD’S GONE MAD" The World’s Gone Mad I think most would agree that the world has indeed gone mad with minority groups getting preferential treatment to the detriment of the majority – like Trans women being allowed into genuine women’s spaces and being allowed to participate in proper women’s sports. The world seems divided between the pros and the antis – if you’re not for something, you must be against it. If you want Britain to stay out of the European Union, you are anti-EU; if you choose not to be vaccinated against COVID-19, you’re anti-vax. If you feel frustrated by what is happening in the world, then you should read this book by Bernard Fryer. Unlike most books on conspiracy theories, this one deals with facts. With its extensive list of citations backing up statements, it is an excellent reference point for those wanting to know what and who is behind the changes we’ve seen over the last twenty years or more. Fr