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How to Write an Introduction: Your Three-Step Guide to Doing It Better, and Doing It Faster

How to Write an Introduction: Your Three-Step Guide to Doing It Better, and Doing It Faster

Whatever you’re working on, you too can write excellent introductions by rethinking your writing process, and by taking a tip from journalism. 1.    Write Your Introduction Last Seriously. That’s because I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve seen writers stuck at the first sentence because they’re trying to write the introduction first. But […]

Why I’ll Probably Never Stop Playing Deadline Chicken

Why I’ll Probably Never Stop Playing Deadline Chicken

Failing to start work well before the deadline is down to sheer laziness, right? Wrong, says an article in Wired magazine. Here’s why I think this idea has significance for writers. Several years ago, I wrote a chapter in a textbook about supporting student writing. I pitched my idea to the editor in plenty of time […]

Hectic Mum Finds Inner Peace Through Writing

Hectic Mum Finds Inner Peace Through Writing

Can you relate to that feeling of always doing, doing, doing and not ‘being’? Of filling your day with lots of activity and yet getting to the end of it feeling like you haven’t actually achieved anything or developed yourself in any way? That’s me at the moment and that’s why writing has become an […]

A Surfeit of Superlatives

A Surfeit of Superlatives

Even if you think a product, invention or idea is the best thing since sliced bread, it pays to stay low-key when writing about it. In this killer article I’ll grab your attention like a boss and tell you exactly why my assertion is a total game changer for persuasive writing. If that last sentence hasn’t […]

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Speechwriting tips to help make sure you don’t send your audience to sleep

Have you ever listened to a speech so rambling and tedious that you felt a tidal wave of relief when it finally ended? Yup, me too. These … [Read More...] about Speechwriting tips to help make sure you don’t send your audience to sleep

Your Incredibly Useful Guide to Working with a Copywriter

Thinking of working with a copywriter but don’t know what to expect? Here’s an explanation of how I like to work with my clients, and some advice to … [Read More...] about Your Incredibly Useful Guide to Working with a Copywriter

Too Much Information! How to Find Quality Information Online

Not so long ago if you were writing an essay or doing research there were only books and journals, and looking for information often entailed a trip … [Read More...] about Too Much Information! How to Find Quality Information Online

Writing Tools (that will help make your life so much easier)

Writing’s hard. And, unfortunately, nothing’s ever going to take the place of putting your bum in your chair, your fingers to your keyboard (or pen to … [Read More...] about Writing Tools (that will help make your life so much easier)

Brilliant Books to Read if You Want to be a Better Writer

You want to be a better writer. But there are masses of books about writing and creativity out there. (A quick search on Amazon.co.uk shows over … [Read More...] about Brilliant Books to Read if You Want to be a Better Writer