Notebook
It’s full of thoughts, ideas, news, links and (occasionally) rants.
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Christmas donation to BookTrust
Instead of sending Christmas cards, we're supporting BookTrust to send books to 40 children who are vulnerable or in care.
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Deliver us from jargon
As the big dictionaries add new words that made headlines in 2019, there's one we'd like to see removed: 'delivered'.
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Five free online resources for copy-editing and proofreading
Copy-editing and proofreading are important skills to master if you write on behalf of any organisation. Here are five resources you can use to help you.
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What's your hourly rate?
Our answer to this question may surprise you. This post explores how we put a price on the value of the words and ideas we give our clients.
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A Christmas gift to the National Literacy Trust
Instead of sending Christmas cards, we've donated £400 to a charity that gives disadvantaged children vital literacy skills.
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How the way you write changes the way you think
Canadian journalist Clive Thompson on why it's sometimes better to write by hand, and sometimes better to type.
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Getting to grips with gender-neutral language
Is there sexist language lurking in your template documents or policies? If so, it's time to root it out.
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When brand language goes off the rails
The tone of voice in West Midlands Railway’s new branding shows it’s all too easy to strike the wrong note if you’re not careful.
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Simple words make for powerful writing
As Winston Churchill knew, great writing doesn’t rely on knowing lots of fancy words, but on using straightforward language effectively.
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Show, don’t tell – a lesson from Bruce Springsteen
An anecdote in the rock star’s autobiography illustrates the importance of showing people what you want them to know instead of telling them.
