Copywriting technique

09 Nov 2015

The dangers of writing for mass appeal

Phil Williams on how there’s a time and place for keeping things technical.

07 Oct 2015

Why all copywriters should listen to hip hop

Chloe Marshall tells us why hip hop is a discipline worth exploring.

23 Sep 2015

Get rhythm: the importance of melody in writing copy

Darren Thackeray on how to improve the rhythm of the words you write.

24 Aug 2015

Creating shareable content – without reducing the quality

Sue Keogh on how to write shareable copy that will drive the right people to your website.

27 Jul 2015

Your 404 page just lost you a client. Oops!

Alice Still on how to make sure your 404 error page doesn’t let your website down.

01 Jul 2015

When writing charity appeals, be clear you’re asking for money

Smaller charities can’t afford to be coy about asking for money in appeal letters, argues James Barry.

08 Jun 2015

What copywriters can learn from NLP

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) uses the power of words to re-program the brain and change behaviour.

28 May 2015

Is it EVER okay to swear in marketing copy?

Doug Kessler challenges us to think about why swear words are a no-go zone in marketing copy.

22 May 2015

For the love of God, can we all stop saying ‘passionate’?

David McGuire argues that copywriters caught using the word ‘passionate’ should be openly mocked.

13 Apr 2015

How to avoid ‘conjunctionitis’

Confused by conjunctions? Geraldine Jones sets the record straight on how to use and not abuse them.

06 Mar 2015

Press Releases: Four Perennial Hazards and How to Avoid Them

Four big mistake to avoid when drafting press releases.

06 Mar 2015

The evolution of language

Language should reflect the experiences we’ve yet to have, as well as our day-to-day lives.

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