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

Leigh James explores the pleasures of playful language

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.

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

Alice Hollis takes us through some of her word-related bugbears.

Fuschia Hutton on how having another language may help you add a string to your copywriting bow.

No-nonsense advice from Andy Nattan on banishing jargon and corpspeak from business writing.

Sarah Townsend’s rundown of frequently made word blunders and mix-ups.

Felicity Wild on how to stop yourself from sliding into copywriting lingo.

Sophie Deal shares 10 words she’d love to have at her disposal.