Zoe Simmonsjournalist, copywriter, author & editor | Journalist
Zoe Simmonsjournalist, copywriter, author & editor
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25.01.2022 I took an exciting trip to the Chinese takeaway shop near my house last week Where have you holidayed to in lockdown? El Backyardo? Loungeroom-berg? Pray for your Victorian friends; we don’t even have this #MissYouKmart
24.01.2022 Ooooh I wrote a resume for a client a little while ago, who just messaged me this great news! If I’ve worked with you, please feel free to share your good news and results! I love to hear my words make a differencebig or small [Image description: a message that readsyour resume scores me a job! Thank you so much.]
24.01.2022 Oh my [image description: a meme that reads English lesson for the day: proper spacing between words is important. Below is an image of a small cardboard sign over an eftpos machine that, instead of pen is broken says penis broken. Please use finger.]
24.01.2022 The older I get, the more I can relate to Aunty Acid Anyone else?
21.01.2022 I’M VERY PASSIONATE OXFORD COMMAS, OKAY?! Can any other writers relate? I feel attacked
20.01.2022 This was a comment left on my profile picture Mmm yeah no thanks. I wonder if this ever works!
20.01.2022 I think this company should seriously consider hiring an editor next time PS: do you need an editor or proofreader? Because here I am! [image description: a packet of meat with the words: it’s for the people meat. Quality meats made from people like you!]... #Editor #Editing #proofreading #proofreader #Copywriter #supportsmallbusiness
20.01.2022 So, 2020’s been a pretty shocking year to say the least. Bushfires, floods, COVID . . . It’s been one thing after another. But a lot of good things happened, too! ... We have a lot to be grateful for. And when we remember and focus on all we haverather than all we’ve missed out onlife feels easier to deal with. So tell me: what good things have happened to you this year? Have you achieved something you’re proud of? Tell me in the comments I’ll start!
20.01.2022 I can’t believe this was a year ago! Take note. Endometriosis is SUCH a horrific disease to live with. It is so freaking painful, and impacts every single facet of my lifeand the lives of hundreds of thousands of others.
19.01.2022 I am NOT sorry for sharing this masterpiece Who else was obsessed with this growing up? #HarryPotterForever
19.01.2022 I’m going live later today on Obsessed Hub to talk about the bushfires. Eeeeek! Super nervous.
17.01.2022 The latest announcement for #MelbourneLockdown
14.01.2022 I’d like a refund, please [Image description: 2020, rated 1/5 stars. Very bad, would not recommend.]
14.01.2022 Any other introverts feel me here? (so glad for lessening restrictions though!)
13.01.2022 Yeah after 2020, our standards aren’t exactly high [Image description; a meme that reads: Dear 2021, you have literally been handed the easiest job in history. You don’t need to be the best year ever. You don’t even need to be too 20. You have one fucking job. Be better than 2020. Please don’t screw that up. Sincerely, everybody.]
11.01.2022 Hello, I pitched my book about the Black Summer bushfires on the NSW south coast to a publisher for the first time today. AHHHHHHHH! Cross your fingers and toes for me.... I’m so excited!
09.01.2022 Oh, I LOVE my job As a massive word nerdwho grew up editing everything and anythingit blows my mind I now get to do this professionally. I care a lot about the work I do and the services I provide: so it makes my day to hear kind words like this.... Thanks Naomi! [Image description: a recommendation for Zoe Simmons. It reads: I hired Zoe to proofread my copy, as well as copywriting projects for my clients. Zoe is not only super meticulous, but she leaves helpful suggestions for copy changes and word swaps. I was delighted with the changes she suggested. I could tell Zoe fully immersed herself in the projects and wanted me to present the best work possible. I really appreciated the extra effort she put in. This has made Zoe one of my go-to proofreaders. I can’t recommend her highly enough!] #Copywriting #Editing #freelancewriter #copywriter #copywritingservices #editingservices #Editor #proofreading #proofreaders #womeninbusiness
09.01.2022 For those of us who lived through the Black Summer bushfires, New Year’s Eve feels eerie. Because last year, there were no fireworks. No parties.... No dancing, no singing, no welcoming in the new year with laughter and joy. I spent last New Year’s Eve being woken up early in the morning to the news: get out, the fire is coming. We rushed to the evacuation centre, with fire all around us. Everything we’d ever known; burning. It’s the most surreal thing to experience. The sky turned deep, dark red. Black smoke whirled above, with ash raining from the sky. It blinded us; choked usand the smoke was so thick it made our heads hurt. With no power, no electricity and (for the most part) no reception, we didn’t know where the fire was, where it was going, or if the people we loved were alive. I vividly remember on NYE as the clock struck twelve. And it was silent, aside from the dozens and dozens of fire trucks that zoomed past all through the night. I saw people in cities celebrating on social mediawhile we feared for our lives. Like I said, surreal. Now, a year later, it’s hard to find the words. I’m happy, because we are safe. We aren’t burning. But I’m on edge, waiting for dangeras if the fire can sense our fear. And it’s not something you can understand if you haven’t lived through it. To my fellow south coasters: be gentle with yourself today. It’s a hard day; but remember to find joy in the small moments. Take a deep breath. We are alive We are here. We are safe. Happy New Year
07.01.2022 OH MY GOSH! There are a whopping 1400+ people who like this page. 1400+!!!!... I am blown away. And I wanted to thank each and every one of you for your support. Whether you’re a long-time fan of the work I do, you dig the dank memes, or you’ve simply forgotten you even follow this page: thank you. Truly. I’ve dreamed of being a writer since I was a little kid. And your support means I get to do that! As a journalist, as a copywriter, as an author and as an editor. Every like, every comment, and every share counts. I’m am SO grateful for your support. Seriously! From the bottom of my heart and soul: thank you. It means I can write stories that matter, and make a difference in the world: whether it’s helping someone feel heard, taking down wrong doers, supporting a business to find their perfect words, giving you a smile or giggle, or even making ONE person feel like they’re not alone. I believe writing can change the world; or at least SOMEONE’s world. Thank you for helping me to do that. I love you all. #Copywriter #Journalist #Editor
06.01.2022 I helped Shirley write her website copy, product descriptions and product packaging. So glad to hear my skills can make a real difference to real people and their businesses! #SupportSmallBusiness #Copywriting #Copywriter #SEOCopywriting
04.01.2022 Love this I know it’s hard. I know it sometimes seems hopeless; but it’s not. There is always hope. Just put one foot in front of the other foot.... Credit to @CarryChalk for this! Check out their Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/carrychalk/?hl=en [Image description: a sidewalk with words written in chalk: one day, you will tell your story of how you e overcome what you’re going through now, and it will become part of someone else’s survival guide.] #MentalHealth #Hope #EndTheStigma
03.01.2022 Love hearing feedback from my awesome clients! Cindy runs Prettify, an online Melbourne boutique that sells stylish and comfortable clothes for busy women. I helped write Cindy’s about page, undertook SEO keyword research (and implemented it on her about page), and even helped create a snazzy new tag line!... You can check out Cindy’s gorgeous clothes here: https://prettify.com.au/ Need words for your business? Get in touch. I can’t wait to meet you. [Image description: a review from Cindy, a client of Zoe Simmons. The review says: Love Zoe’s work! Highly recommended. Zoe has helped us rewrite our about us page and SEO keyword research for our website. Absolutely happy with how it turned out. Thank you so much!]
02.01.2022 Woo hoo! I've finally hit 15k words on my book. I know that might not seem like much, but I'm proud. I've managed to write this book while not only running my own #copywriting business, but while working four days a week in government communications, too.... The book tells the bushfire stories of the people from my hometown of Batemans Bay, myself included. The good, the bad, and how we survived. It's been such a hard book to write. The sheer amount of trauma of everyone involved makes it a mammoth task alone: but I'm determined to keep going. I don't want people to forget what we went through. I don't want people to forget that even now, we're still hurting. I don't want people to battles we had to overcome, and the people we lost. We might no longer be on your screens, but the bushfires will live with each and every one of us forever--and that's why it's so important to share these stories. 15k down, like 50k to go, I guess? #Bushfires #AustralianBushfires #NSWBushfires #NSWFires #AustralianFires #BatemansBay #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
01.01.2022 Oh, hey thereguess who is officially a published author? A big shout out to the incredible Kathy Divine: it was an honour to play even a small part in this project. My contribution explored ethical journalismand how it really isn’t hard to be ethical: you just have to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. I’m so excited to finally hold a copy in my hands! ... The Golden Age of Politics is OUT NOW! [Image description: Zoe holds The Golden Age of Politics, a small pink book she helped write. The book cover reads: Golden Age of Politics. Inspired, ethical politics for a peaceful, thriving world.]
01.01.2022 WOW throw back to my uni days and my first ever time in front of the camera! Excuse the poor sound quality; I’m not an expert videographer and uni was stressful. But look at that hair!!!!
