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Who is Nexus Publishing? Originally from a small town called Darlaston – about ten miles north of Birmingham – I moved to West Sussex about ten years ago to help develop one of the first online retailers. Having recently moved to Shropshire I am now enjoying the working from home life in a semi rural location. I have been a freelance writer and journalist for about fifteen years. Eight of them were spent doing various other jobs such as bookshop assistant, print finisher and returns clerk for a large library supplier, with the writing taking up evenings and any of my spare time. As you can see, much of my life so far has been spent working with books and publishing of one kind or another. My time as an employee came to a conclusion some six years ago with redundancy, so I took the opportunity – and the money – to see if I could survive as a full-time freelance writer. That was five years ago. There have been some lean times – just ask my wife, Joanne. But after tasting the freelance life, there’s no going back.

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Keeping Fit

Friday, May 30th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

Working form home can be a very sedentary affair as long hours at the keyboard aren’t that great for your health. Over the last year or so I have been taking an early morning walk before diving into the days work.

Where my house is means that I climb a fairly steep hill on the first leg of my walk. The whole thing only takes 20 minutes at a brisk pace, but I do feel fitter and above all else, it gives me some fresh air and a chance to get in the right mindset for the day’s work.

It’s odd as I’m taking my walk to see everyone else coming out of their houses, get into their cars and start their commute to work. Whereas I’m heading home to get my day started. How different my working experience has been over the last 6 years. I know which one I prefer!

If you can’t get out and about regularly, then some kind of exercise at your desk is a good idea. I came across some desk exercises on wikiHow the other day. Sometimes I catch myself hunching my back, or sitting at an odd angle. At the time it feels OK, but when you try and stand up, you really feel those muscles complaining. All homeworkers need to protect their health. What’s your exercise regime like?

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