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During Ramadan, I wound down my business work even though it wasn’t an intentional decision. It was the product of exhaustion due to running around after a toddler whilst fasting. So, I put on hold all but essential business work and focused on the blessed month. However, now that Ramadan has come to an end,Continue reading “Balancing Motherhood And Entrepreneurship: My Tips On Productivity”

I have previously mentioned in one of my blogs that I will be expanding my services to include line editing. This will allow me to serve those Muslim writers who are happy with the plot, themes, and characters in their story, but are still not quite ready for their work to be copyedited or proofread.Continue reading “What Is Line Editing?”

I’m writing this blog because as a Muslim editor, I have noticed that I have been receiving a lot of queries from authors who would like a copyedit and proofread of their work. However, after reviewing the manuscript, I have noticed that it’s not quite ready for a copyedit or proofread. There are four stagesContinue reading “When Is Your Work Ready For A Copyedit And Proofread?”

Anyone can experience symptoms of burnout, but I feel that it’s so common for parents and it isn’t talked about enough. We just take it as part and parcel of the role and often feel guilty for experiencing it. I’m just a Muslim editor, not a mental health practitioner; however, I would like to shareContinue reading “Tips To Battle Parental Burnout: My Experience”

I have been planning on writing this blog for about a week now and every time I have sat down to do so, I have been the queen of procrastination—I have made the excuse that there’s always a task that is more of a priority than this one. I realise that this is primarily becauseContinue reading “When Business Is Slow As A Freelancer”

My first Ramadan as a mother came as a surprise to me. Before the month started, I was aware that my productivity levels during the month will be lower than previous ones. Nevertheless, I did not envision the month to be like it was. I had no free time to dedicate to extra prayers andContinue reading “My Reflections On Ramadan With A Young Child”

As a business owner, I understand the temptation to keep all tasks in-house. When I set out to create a logo for my proofreading and copyediting business, I drew up an exact sketch of what I wanted my logo to look like; however, somewhere along the process I realised that I do not know theContinue reading “The Importance Of A Properly Edited & Proofread Copy”

My Experience I can begin by giving you a textbook definition of Imposter Syndrome; however, I will spare you that because I know Google is more than adequate for that. Nevertheless, I do want to give you an insight into my experience of Imposter Syndrome and what helps me overcome these feelings. I’ve dealt withContinue reading “Imposter Syndrome: My Experience And How I Deal With It”

I am not an author. However, I do feel that as a new business owner, I can relate to the vulnerability and often awkwardness that an author feels when first sharing their work. An editor is one of the first people that you trust with your manuscript; therefore, it is helpful to know what youContinue reading “What To Look For In An Editor”

Self-doubt can make progress stagnant and crush dreams. Whether you’re a best-selling author, an experienced doctor, or a world-renowned singer, we all at times doubt our abilities. Therefore, it’s no surprise that as we embark on a new project, the fear of failure and feelings of imposter syndrome are more exaggerated than ever. Am IContinue reading “The Importance Of Mindset When Starting Something New”