Proofreading requires focus and concentration – often over protracted periods of time. So, what are the perfect conditions for proofreading?

Over the past decade technology has given us a bewildering number of new ways to communicate and, fun and useful as they may be, they are also ruthlessly efficient at distracting us from whatever it is we are trying to achieve.

Most of us can agree on the benefits of exercise as a break from our screens but that walk, jog or run might also help when we’re working in front of them.

I know it’s not for everyone but I adore working from home. I don’t waste time and energy commuting (although I do miss out on valuable reading time on the train); I don’t have to wash my hair every day; and I have the cat and the dog to keep me company. Remote working has been shown to reduce stress,