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Dr. Isabel Dollar

@drdollarisback.bsky.social

Early modernist turned copy-editor; all about the words, wordes, wyrdes.

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Last week, Prepressers attended Publishing Scotland's summer drinks reception, bidding farewell to outgoing CEO Marion Sinclair and celebrating BookSource's 30th anniversary. It was lovely to hear about two very inspiring journeys while networking over cake.πŸŽ‚ #PrepressOutings

18.08.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We had some fun off the clock yesterday and explored the Tay! (It was warmer than it looks).

14.08.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday some of our Prepressers took to the Tay for a kayaking tour of Perth!πŸ›Ά

They paddled from Willowgate right into the city centre, enjoyed spectacular views of Moncreiffe Island and even had time for a dip in the water at sunset.πŸŒ‡ #PrepressPeople #PrepressOutings

14.08.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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We've completed the @walkingscotland.bsky.social spring Step Count Challenge! Congratulations to our winning team, Hot Off the Prepress, who took 2,204,296 steps. Bipedal to the Metal were hot on their heels, with 2,154,130 steps. Here are some photos our challengers took on their wanders.πŸŒ²πŸ‘

01.07.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

We've been swapping iambic feet for Imperial feet and upping the mileage here at Prepress!

12.06.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image is of a bumblebee amid purple flowers.

Image is of a bumblebee amid purple flowers.

Our teams are stepping up a storm after week 4 of the Step Count Challenge!

Bipedal to the Metal have taken 800,785 steps and Hot Off the Prepress have taken 1,030,681. Together, they’ve walked nearly 816 miles (the distance from Perth to Stockholm)🏞️ #StepCountChallenge

02.06.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Keen to apply for our publishing internship? You don’t need an English degree! Prepressers have studied everything from Translation and Philosophy to Physiological Sciences and Aerospace Engineering, so you'll fit right in!🏫 www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2025/03/27/s... #WorkInPublishing

08.05.2025 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At Prepress we understand the importance of getting up and moving during the workday. Our lunchtime workout class helps us destress while taking time away from screens. Lucky for us, more movement = more steps! Here's today's team ready for their barre class.🩰 #StepCountChallenge

06.05.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer 2025 internship Applications are now open for our publishing internship for summer 2025.

Just 3 days left to apply for our summer internship! We want help producing reports and articles for a range of clients, so we welcome applicants with backgrounds in law, STEM, social sciences and the humanities.🌍 www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2025/03/27/s... #PaidInternship #PublishingInternship

06.05.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Paths For All's spring step count challenge starts today!🌷 Each year our employees team up to complete as many steps as possible in 8 weeks, competing with other companies but also against their colleagues to see who can step the most. @pathsforall.bsky.social #StepCountChallenge

05.05.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The business of being paid: invoicing without apology The ability to talk about money is a curious thing. Some people feel uncomfortable discussing financial matters – whether it’s others knowing how much you're paid or, in the case of business, asking d...

Let’s talk about invoicing. When done properly, it’s nothing to apologise for!

Cash flow and financial stability are key to a thriving business, but good invoicing practice can also help foster professional relationships.

Read our new blog post here: www.prepress-projects.co.uk?p=11704 πŸ’Έ

24.04.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are looking for a Senior Editor We are looking for a highly experienced editor to help us provide world-class editing and document production support to publishers and public sector organisations worldwide.

Our Senior Editors manage client projects, check colleagues’ work and prepare schedules, in addition to editing and writing. We're looking for people with substantial publishing experience for this Perth-based role.πŸ” #PublishingJobs #EditingJobs www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2025/03/25/w...

17.04.2025 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prepress Projects publishing services Prepress Projects publishing services Personal service Attention to detail Solid experience Focused on results Prepress Projects ha...

Thinking of applying to work for us? Here are some top tips for making your application stand out.

1. Do your research.
2. Make your cover letter count.
3. Focus on our field.
4. Check your application carefully.
5. Let your personality shine through.

www.prepress-projects.co.uk/careers/appl... βœ…

18.04.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are looking for a Senior Editor We are looking for a highly experienced editor to help us provide world-class editing and document production support to publishers and public sector organisations worldwide.

There's less than a week before applications close for our Senior Editor vacancy!⏰ If you have substantial publishing experience and excellent organisational skills, this might be the job for you. #EditingJobs #WorkInPublishing www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2025/03/25/w...

22.04.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are looking for a Senior Editor We are looking for a highly experienced editor to help us provide world-class editing and document production support to publishers and public sector organisations worldwide.

Prepress Projects is looking for a Senior Editor with substantial editing and project management experience. The salary starts at Β£30,000 per year and applications close on 25 April!πŸƒ #PublishingJobs #EditingJobs www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2025/03/25/w...

11.04.2025 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer 2025 internship Applications are now open for our publishing internship for summer 2025.

Publishing internship in Scotland! Gain solid publishing experience and skills while earning a salary of Β£2047 a month. Apply now for this entry-level position at our employee-owned companyπŸ“¨ www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2025/03/27/s... #PublishingInternship #WorkInPublishing

15.04.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy 1st work anniversary to Isabel, our resident coffee expert and step count challenge coordinator! Her favourite things about Prepress are learning from colleagues and collaborating on impactful work. Thank you, Isabel, for your invaluable contributions.β˜•οΈβ­οΈ #PrepressPeople

16.04.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer 2025 internship Applications are now open for our publishing internship for summer 2025.

Calling all publishing hopefuls: our publishing internship programme just went live!🀩
Come join our talented editors and gain paid experience. Apply before Friday 9 May to have a chance to work with us – we can't wait to hear from you.πŸ“ #WorkInPublishing www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2025/03/27/s...

27.03.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Yesterday we held our all-hands meeting to discuss recent activities, team wins and company goals. These meetings are a great way for us to get together and learn what is happening in other areas of the business!

We finished our morning with a lovely lunch from Heaven Scent.πŸ₯ͺπŸ«’πŸ°

04.04.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are looking for a Senior Editor We are looking for a highly experienced editor to help us provide world-class editing and document production support to publishers and public sector organisations worldwide.

We're hiring!πŸ“¨

Prepress is looking for senior editors with substantial copy-editing experience and proven project management skills.

Find out more about applying to become part of our independent, Perth-based publishing services company here: www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2025/03/25/w...

25.03.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our compass: introducing our vision and mission statements Our newly defined statements encapsulate the core values that drive our company: commitment to excellence, client focus, trust, teamwork, flexibility, integrity and a dedication to sustainable practic...

We at Prepress are continuously looking to the future, so we asked our employees to help put our commitment to excellence into words by describing where we're going (vision) and how we're going to get there (mission). Read about our vision and mission at www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2025/02/24/o...

24.02.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week at book club we designed our very own bingo cards based on tropes we think will appear in our 2025 reads. The appearance of a talking animal is very likely🐹, and we're also expecting time travel and interesting accents. Predict your winner below!πŸ† #PrepressBookclubbers

21.02.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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This week we're celebrating Rhiannon's 20th work anniversary. At Prepress, Rhiannon has tried her hand at many things, including copy-editing, typesetting and XML development. She is now part of our fantastic tech teamπŸ§‘β€πŸ’». Thank you for your hard work, Rhiannon, and congrats!⭐️

30.01.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations, Rhiannon!

30.01.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fifteen things not to do when applying for a job with us This is the first post in a two-part series giving advice on applying to work for us. This post concentrates on what not to do. There will be a follow-up post soon with details of positive ways to imp...

Things not to do when applying for our senior editor role:

- forget to send a cover letter
- make spelling errors
- address the cover letter wrongly
- refer to the wrong job
- misspell our company name

See our website for more tips: www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2017/04/17/f...

28.01.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

It’s official, Prepress has joined Bluesky!🩡

Hello to our new and returning social media followers – we’re so excited to welcome you to our wonderful publishing bubble.

Follow us to hear about our fantastic #PrepressPeople, intriguing book club picks and maybe even an exciting vacancy or twoβ€¦πŸ‘€

15.01.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re looking for an experienced editor to join our team. Do you have the experience and skills we need? Apply by 7 February.
#editing #publishingjobs #copyediting #jobsinpublishing
www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2025/01/14/s...

15.01.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Twelve things you should do when applying to work with us As promised, here is the second part of our two-part series on improving your chances of getting a job interview with us. The first part dealt with what not to do when applying for our jobs. This part...

Applying to work with us? We recommend taking a look at our list of things to do when submitting your application.βœοΈβœ… #WorkInPublishing #EditingJobs www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2017/04/19/t...

17.01.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Applications are open for a senior editor role here at Prepress. We're looking for experienced publishing professionals with impressive management and editing skills. Salary range Β£30,000 to Β£37,500.πŸ“ #EditingJobs #WorkInPublishing www.prepress-projects.co.uk/2025/01/14/s...

23.01.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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