Jon Asbury (@asburyjon) profile picture

Editor and writer for publishers and design agencies.

North Yorkshire
Joined July 2011
POTOOOOOOOO was the name of a renowned 18th century thoroughbred racehorse. It was pronounced β€œpot-eight-Os”.
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CAUGHT out in the wilderness with no toilet paper? Take a leaf out of Bear Grylls' book... (via @scuccadenza)
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Was also given a private tour of #HMSBelfast by Chief Yeoman Kevin Price. What a privilege. What a ship.
Got to love writing for @I_W_M - my meeting this week was around the table on which the allies and Turkey signed their 1918 armistice.
Currently editing a biog of Wellington. Am enjoying tendency of government ministers to challenge each other to duels. Gove vs Hunt anyone?
@missjenburns CV is fine. My email is jonathanasbury at ymail.com - thanks.
@PatkGilmore Great. Email is jonathanasbury at ymail.com. Job is an extension of a 'Playbook' for a tech co.
@missjenburns Talking to client Monday eve. Do you have a CV or website I can pass on? Job is an extension of a 'Playbook' for a tech co.
@SplashCopy Talking to client Monday eve. Do you have a CV or website I can pass on? Job is an extension of a 'Playbook' for a tech co.
Wanted: #Freelance #Copywriter available now to take on a 3-week project for a major technology client (I can't fit it in). Please RT.
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TO AVOID paying the bedroom tax, simply convert your spare bedroom into a Starbucks. (via @Trudski2012)
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Blistering letter from the Tiffin School (v sel grammar) to the Russell Group re: the myth of "facilitating subjects" ht.ly/hfLKD
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Murdoch vs 'Seedy Beebies'? What's next Rupert - why don't you roll up a copy of The Sun and batter a few baby seals to death with it?
The snow keeps falling in North Yorkshire but I've courageously made it to my office. #everydayhero #Iworkfromhome
Araucaria on his gentle art. Lovely stuff. gu.com/p/3d78p/tw via @guardian #crossword
Mate went to jail ..Hated it..depression, fighting, smearing shit on walls... Last time I invite him round to play monopoly cf my postman
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@helenbaker Well you're not alone. I recommend chocolate... and then more work. Courage!
@helenbaker The clue is "first time in five years". You're obviously good. Maybe the brief wasn't.
"Snow moving from the north, turning gradually to news as it hits the south-east." #weatherforecastsubtext
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