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A writer’s edition from Ophira

Dear members – You may have noticed that I (Ophira) have been writing for the Post a little more regularly these days. But then again, maybe you haven’t — in my last piece I got mistaken for Abi in the comments, something I took as a compliment. The truth is I’ve given up the idle life of the freelancer (tax returns, arsehole editors, constant financial insecurity) for the hectic life of a full-time reporter for Mill Media (a liveable income, and Jack as my editor, who seems alright).

Sounds good — but there’s a catch. Mainly due to the fact that I live in rural West Yorkshire, and partly due to the fact that I mostly write niche special interest pieces that appeal to a relatively small pocket of society, I’m currently functioning as Mill Media’s ‘Roving Reporter’ — a title bestowed upon me by the powers that be. This means I’m writing for The Post, but also for The Mill over in Manchester, and The Dispatch in Birmingham, a delightful three-hour slog away. And with the exciting news th…