Freelancing Are you tracking time? Ranjani, September 19, 2020June 7, 2025 Whether you’re a freelancer or a salaried employee, those of us who don’t need to fill timesheets, do we track time? Here’s how it helped me. Continue Reading
Freelancing Invoicing tool Ranjani, September 14, 2020June 7, 2025 If you send invoices, get a tool. Continue Reading
Freelancing Design of the text Ranjani, September 9, 2020June 7, 2025 Do you have a home style? As in, do you have a consistent way in which all your deliverables look/feel? Continue Reading
Workplace behaviour Communication is not about ‘conveying’. It is about being understood. Ranjani, September 8, 2020June 10, 2023 You’ve not communicated when you say / post something. You’ve communicated only when the intended recipient has heard and understood you. Continue Reading
Writing Don’t use a word more than once in a sentence. Ranjani, September 5, 2020June 10, 2023 This is a very basic writing tip. Don’t use the same word more than once in a sentence (or even a paragraph) — unless that is the point. Continue Reading
CV / Resume Choose the right samples for your job application. Ranjani, September 4, 2020June 10, 2023 If your potential employer asks for samples, here’s some advice on sending those that are most likely to get you invited for an interview. Continue Reading
Freelancing Do you resolve reviewer comments? Ranjani, September 3, 2020June 10, 2023 Many writers resolve reviewer comments, which is inefficient. It assumes you’ve resolved it. But you can’t decide that; the reviewer should. Continue Reading
Workplace behaviour Are you taking enough notes? Ranjani, September 2, 2020June 10, 2023 Take good notes during conversations, it can save you a whole world of trouble. Here are some things I do while I’m on calls. Continue Reading
Writing Peer reviews Ranjani, September 1, 2020June 7, 2025 Just show your work and ask for an opinion. Continue Reading