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I have a PhD in English Literature and extensive experience in scholarly research in the field. I have taught literature courses at university level and have held postdoctoral research posts in Irish Studies. I have published articles on contemporary fiction in peer-reviewed academic journals and presented papers at academic conferences.
I have also completed the Diploma in Accounting and Business offered by the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), passing the Accountant in Business, Management Accounting, and Financial Accounting exams.
I am an experience writer of product descriptions; blog or forum posts and comments; guides and instruction manuals; fiction; and general website content, including marketing copy with appropriate calls to action and word placement for SEO.
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How to Get the Best From Soccer Practice
This article outlines the general areas on which a successful soccer training session should focus. It mentions ball control, positional play, set pieces, and teamwork. It also suggests some more specific areas of training for defence, midfield, and forwards.
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This outlines the basic rules for playing a game of Texas Hold 'Em poker. It explains the sequence of play from the blinds through the flop, turn, and river, to the showdown. It also introduces some of the game's terminology, such as call, check, raise, and fold, as well as the ideas of buttons, blinds, and burning cards.
Words: 1451 Downloads: 0 Category: Games By: DrJohnWhat Sort of Bicycle Should I Buy?
This is an overview for those thinking about purchasing a bicycle but who are unfamiliar with the range of bicycle models available and unsure of what sort of bike they need. It sets out some basic questions about where and how the bicycle will be used, the answers to which help to determine what sort of bike might suit best. It then outlines the main types of bike available, including road, mountain, cyclocross, and other styles.
Words: 2303 Downloads: 0 Category: Fitness By: DrJohnThe Lowdown on Photographic Filters
This article outlines the types and uses of photographic filters, including ultraviolet, skylight, neutral density and graduated filters. It considers the origins of filters for film photography, but explains how some filter effects cannot be replicated using digital media and editing. It also mentions some basic practicalities of mounting filters on lenses.
Words: 928 Downloads: 0 Category: Visual Arts By: DrJohnChoosing Lenses for Photography
This is a guide to choosing a photographic lens. It describes the distinction between prime and zoom lenses, as well as the significance of focal length, crop factor and aperture. The article relates the features of each lens type to a type of photography, explaining, for example, why a fast zoom lens will be better suited to sports than to landscape photography.
Words: 1119 Downloads: 0 Category: Visual Arts By: DrJohnBeginning to Take Good Photographs
This article offers some tips for new photographers to help them improve their pictures. It outlines guidelines for composition, such as the rule of thirds. It is aimed at beginners and is not specific to any particular type of camera.
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