So you think you can write? How to avoid simple mistakes in your writing

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We all make mistakes in life, there’s no denying that. I’m not perfect and have been known to drop a few clangers from time to time. Sometimes we’re in too much of a rush to bother checking our work and that’s when the simplest of mistakes fall through the proverbial crack, potentially having a catastrophic impact that either completely changes…

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9 tips to writing catchy headlines

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Learning how to write a catchy headline is an important part of any writing process.  A well written, catchy headline acts as an attention grabbing “hook” that engages with your reader and encourages them to read on… And writing catchy headlines isn’t just appropriate for brochures designed to sell a product or service – it is relevant for all your…

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Why feature article writing is good for the soul

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Being asked to write a feature article is a great opportunity to showcase your research and writing skills and allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise on a topic or issue that informs, educates, persuades or simply entertains your readers. Most of my feature article writing experience has been for IHS Jane’s Airport Review, a niche publication aimed at…

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How a good copywriting quote wins business

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Compiling a copywriting quote can be a time consuming experience but one that is important to get right, for both the client and the copywriter. Quoting for copywriting jobs, whether it’s a DL flyer or 10 page website is not always a straight forward exercise and the more complex the job, the longer it takes to write the quote. Sometimes…

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Copywriting tip: the importance of asking the right questions

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A feature article I wrote for IHS Jane’s Airport Review was published online last week. Before embarking on this 3000-word project, I spent time researching the areas my piece needed to cover. Part of the research time involved forming the right questions which is a crucial part of any writing, including feature articles, and an important process to go through…

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Tips on how to use apostrophes correctly in your writing

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Today I’m wearing an Adidas t-shirt with the words “”How’s Second Taste” on the front. Adidas’s intention for the wearer of said beautiful pink t-shirt and passers-by admiring it is to read “How’s” as “How Does”. Only problem is that “How’s” is not an accepted abbreviation for “How Does” but is correct for “How is”. However, “How Is Second Taste”…

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When to use capital letters in writing

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Has technology completely wiped out the rules when we communicate in writing? Why don’t we apply correct spelling, grammar and punctuation in social media, text messaging and chat rooms? We’re living in such a fast pace world that crossing our “t”s and dotting our “i”s is less important than getting the message out. As long as our audience gets the…

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