Language and grammar

Sam Horsey explores language and grammar’s long and winding evolution

Leigh James delves into the origins of everyday expressions

Catherine Jones spells out why exaggeration, puffery and empty business jargon make for truly terrible copy

Tessa Parry-Wingfield lets rip about the latest addition to her Dictionary of Banned Words

What’s the best point of view to write your copy from? Anna Metcalfe knows what she prefers

Jo Watson reflects on how children who’ve lived through the pandemic will document it

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

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