Writing

Three things you must know before you start to write

Three crucial things you must know before you start to write

Stop writing! That’s enough ‘content’ already

There’s been a deluge of ‘content’ onto the Internet. We’re drowning in it already – and the Internet is barely into its adolescence. Oh Google, Google, what have you done?

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The seven Cs of story structure

A summary of plot and story structure

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Tell a story in six words

six word stories link and review

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Write like a pro: seven top hints for new writers

Seven top hints for new writers

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Results are in – readers confirm their favourite writing style

Results of the poll on favourite writing styles.

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It’s time to break up with your word processor

Software for writers

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End of an era: online satire will never be the same again

One of the best satirical blogs is about to go offline – lamenting the passing of CARS.

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How to handle too much information

One way to handle too much information.

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To boldly blog: what the Ferengi can teach us about online content

Yesterday I looked at how the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition might apply to copywriting. And now, the conclusion… Today, let’s look at how they might apply to blogging:

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How to be fresh and modern – lessons from the past

William Hazlitt has some interesting things to say about on writing in a familiar style

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Democracy, dictatorship and anarchy: who makes the rules of good English?

English is a mongrel language, one that has evolved over a long period of time, and continues to change. So who decides what the rules of language should be?

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A line in the sand: how to make fewer mistakes and be less ignorant

Fewer or less? This is a grammatical mistake that really gets my goat. The problem is, it’s only my dad and I that seem to care. When I was younger, my father always reprimanded me if I used ‘less’ when I really meant ‘fewer’. Every time I hear someone make this mistake, I hear my [...]

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