Be Kind to Writers and Editors Month
September is Be Kind to Writers and Editors Month. Here are some reasons why writers and editors deserve appreciation.
9 September 2022 by
Laura Kelly
Some of the greatest bestselling novels were initially rejected
You'd be surprised at the pitfalls some of the greatest works of our time faced. What bestselling novels initially got rejection letters?
30 August 2022 by Laura Kelly
2022 content marketing conference reveals most-hated jargon
Using too much insider terminology can make your content inaccessible and unhelpful to your target market. Which should you avoid?
12 August 2022 by Laura Kelly
The history of the paperback
Saturday 30th July is Paperback Book Day. Learn about the history of this medium.
29 July 2022 by Laura Kelly
5 copywriting lessons from Mad Men’s Don Draper
Don Draper, the protagonist of the TV show Mad Men, continues to inspire copywriting professionals. We'll cover 5 of his most valuable lessons.
7 July 2022 by Laura Kelly
The best UK spots for literary tourism
Literary tourism is a way for book lovers to travel. Here are some locations that inspired some of the greatest literary works.
15 June 2022 by Laura Kelly
A lesson from Nabokov: how to write for the senses
Metaphors are one of the most powerful devices. Nabokov was synaesthetic. What is synaesthesia and how can it help you craft interesting metaphors?
20 May 2022 by Laura Kelly
The greatest insults in Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was deft with wonderfully worded insults in his works. Here are some of our favourites.
22 April 2022 by Laura Kelly
Why Pfizer is using plain language
The readability of health information is important, especially during a pandemic. Find out why Pfizer has decided to use plain language materials.
14 April 2022 by Laura Kelly
Great podcasts to improve your writing skills
Looking for inspiration in an easy-to-consume format? Look no further than writing podcasts. We've rounded up a handful we particularly like.
18 March 2022 by Laura Kelly
Genuine VS toxic positivity in language: communicating with empathy
Can positivity be toxic? We’ll investigate the concept of toxic positivity. From this, we'll learn how we can communicate authentically.
4 March 2022 by Laura Kelly
Plain language history: Basic English
Basic English was a concept created in 1930. It promised to make the English language more accessible. We’ll cover Basic English, who created it and what it promised.
8 February 2022 by Laura Kelly
