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Could you write about where you live now?

I am a lazy writer. There I said it. In fact, one of the reasons I made a career out of writing was because I could get away with what I call researchless writing. I admit that I write about what I know and where I’ve been and what I’ve done because it meant I did not have to do much extra research before I had a passable article or book written. Sure, I would speak to some experts and interview a few people to case study, but by and large I could write from personal [...]

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You win some, you lose some

It’s been a funny old month. Twice I have been up for awards and both came as a complete surprise. Although it is an honour to receive such accolade, being recognised for my work has never been in my game plan.

At its start I was honoured, along with Robin Pascoe, to receive an award at [...]

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Why you need to be famous

The following is my column from my November Inspirer newsletter, now in its seventh year. To subscribe and pick up a copy of ’50 Steps to a Book in Your Hand’ please go to my website www.joparfitt.com

I often tell my students and clients that they need to be Googleable if they are to impress [...]

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Don't miss this year's Expatica fair in Amsterdam and here Jo Parfitt speak for free

Expatica banner 2008

I was there last year and I am delighted to be there again. Don’t miss the Expatica fair on 12th October. Comedy shows, lots of stalls, tons of things to watch and me speaking about being an expat spouse – don’t miss it!

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