My Job In 5: John Chrimes, Freelance ELT writer

Describe your role I create content for English Language Teaching learning materials including course books, apps and online materials. I produce general titles for adults and teenagers to more specialised content for university students for naval officers and sales managers. I mostly write to tight briefs and deadlines for publishers wishing to launch months not years ahead.What do you like best about your role? Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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