Notebook

For writers, notebooks are where ideas come to life. This blog is a space for sharing our news and ideas with you.

• 50 Delicious links about writing, words and language

  Noted by Matt on 21.12.10

  Words & language

  Following rumours that Yahoo! might close its social bookmarking service Delicious, we’re highlighting 50 great word-themed links from our account.

• BBC News - How English evolved into a global language http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12017753

  Tweeted on 20.12.10

• RT @simplebits: 99% of running a business is copywriting.

  Tweeted on 20.12.10

• A Christmas deskoration

  Noted by Matt on 16.12.10

  Our news

  To help our clients add a bit of sparkle to their workspace, we gave them each a special Christmas deskoration.

• The most engaging stories are about feelings, as this nice work from @ActionAidUK shows: http://bit.ly/actionaidfeelings

  Tweeted on 15.12.10

• We love these haiku #seocopywriting tips from @heatherlloyd: http://bit.ly/gYy8wM

  Tweeted on 14.12.10

• RT @AdamShawBiz Mind Your Language - my little guide to the history of business words http://j.mp/fkQQsN

  Tweeted on 07.12.10

• @clear_thinking Yes -> “Typographical errors and broken links hurt a site’s credibility more than most people imagine.” http://bit.ly/3fhOTy

  Tweeted on 19.11.10

• Why brand language matters

  Noted by Matt on 16.11.10

  Brand language

  In this short video, Wolff Olins creative director Mike Benson talks about the secrets of successful brand language — and why it’s vital to discover them.

• Great stories demand drama. Don’t be afraid of writing about the problems you faced and how you overcame them. #businesswriting

  Tweeted on 09.11.10