I’ve always loved this video produced by the Guardian newspaper in which the presenter complains about grammar snobs. She starts off by saying: Grammar snobs are patronising, pretentious and just plain wrong This made me laugh, but I do consider myself to be a bit of a grammar snob. I think if you are a Read more about Are you a grammar snob?[…]
One of the things that separates good writing from average or poor writing is the ability to cut out useless words, phrases and clichés. My journalism and copywriting training has taught me the value of writing in simple, plain English that helps your reader. There’s a natural tendency to use complicated and unfamiliar words to Read more about 13 words and phrases that add nothing to your writing[…]
I loved reading this post on Copyblogger. 7 Ways to Bring More Artistry to your writing I think becoming a better writer or producing any form of content is about continual self improvement and learning. As writers we should never become complacent or start to think we know everything. It’s a post that reminds you Read more about How to bring artistry to your writing[…]
Like a lot of people I’ve embraced the virtues of mindfulness in recent years. I first became aware of the term when I read a news paper article about a Buddhist trained monk called Andy Puddicombe who had created his own meditation app and business called Headspace. I learnt that mindfulness is about being in Read more about Mindfulness and writing[…]
Following the death of former South African leader Nelson Mandela last week, tributes and reports on his life have dominated the news agenda. Last week on my blog I wrote my own opinion piece about Mandela. To begin with I wasn’t really sure what I was going to say. Mandela is one of the most Read more about How to be original when everyone’s talking about the same subject[…]