Language and grammar

Kirsten Irving takes a look at the issue of gendered pronouns

Is using military metaphors helpful when we’re talking about sickness and disease? Louise Shanahan doesn’t think so.

Mike Garner’s tips on how to write in a way that your audience understands.

Leigh James explores the pleasures of playful language

Alice Hollis’ top 3 no-nos for tech company blogs

Collective Content’s quick guide to how to use commas properly

Are digital writing tools like Grammarly a threat to copywriters? Katherine Wildman thinks not.

Jo Watson has no time for grammar pendants. Here’s why.

You don’t have to use stuffy, formal language in your content. Matthew Drzymala explains why.

Leigh James shows how using ‘but’ can stop you getting your point across.

Anna Metcalfe waxes lyrical about a punctuation bugbear.

What’s the Battle of Hastings got to do with effective copywriting? Tom Cross explains.

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