The Writing Desk
The Writing Desk | Anna Gunning | Copywriter
The piece of advice that really changed me as a writer? Learn
grammar. You have to learn and understand the rules before you can break them. More words of wisdom from Anna Gunning, here…
The Writing Desk | Megan Rose | Freelance copywriter
“The best writing just flows naturally once the ideas have had a chance to ferment for a bit in your subconscious. It’s not always possible to write that way, especially when you write for a living, but I think that’s where the best writing comes from.” Meet Megan, here…
The Writing Desk | Christine Armstrong | Author
Christine Armstrong, author of The Mother of All Jobs: How to have children and a career and stay sane(ish). Speaker on diversity at work.
The Writing Desk | Chloe Hall | Bumble & Bloom Media
“The mundaneness and busyness of life gets in everyone’s way but consistently sitting down to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) will not only help you discover the right words, it’s an opportunity to get the wrong ones out too so you know what you don’t want to write or sound like and can go from there and edit your work.” Meet Chloe Hall, winner of The Guardian Start Up of the Year 2014 and the woman behind Instagram’s @chloeeandthezoo
The Writing Desk | Jenny Catton |Copywriter
“The secret to good writing? Allow plenty of thinking time. Often the temptation is to dive in and start writing but I find when you do your research and let ideas mull over for a bit the writing becomes much easier.” Meet copywriter Jenny Catton…
The Writing Desk | Gareth Hancock | That. Content. Shed.
Want your blog to go viral? Ask Gareth Hancock REALLY nicely if you can be his friend. This edition of The Writing Desk went live while I was cooking tea for my kids… I’ve never felt more Kardashian as my Twitter feed went crazy. Read this and you’ll see why… Introducing the fantabulous Gareth. And his shed.
The Writing Desk | Author Andy Maslen
Oh, Maz. Where would we be without you? Co-inventor of the Nurotini (Vodka Martini and prophylactic Nurofen). Wearer of the best shoes. Mentor, dear friend and bon viveur. The David Ogilvy of Salisbury is here – Meet Andy Maslen, author of crime and action thrillers and avid reader of Military Small Arms of the Twentieth Century. Join him for a cheeky Negroni here…
The Writing Desk | Karen Marston | Untamed Writing
I have a Twitter crush. And it’s on Karen Marston. Hysterically funny. Sharp as a tack. And just someone who’s on my must-have-a-pint-with-one-day list. See why with this brilliant trip to The Writing Desk…
The Writing Desk | John Bizzell | Market Research Society
Oh, John. How thou makest me howl with laughter. If you need to cheer your day, read this and then follow John on Twitter. He’s the pithy and acerbic wit that a limited character count was made for. Enjoy. And don’t read it with a mouthful of tea. That’s just asking for trouble.
The Writing Desk | Jo Watson | Ghostwriter • Copywriter • Grammar Geek
Jo Watson is such a naturally talented writer that even the simplest posts she writes on LinkedIn get huge amounts of engagement? Why? I think it’s because she’s attuned to the human condition. And likes a good rant. Find out more here – then find her and her impressive initials on LinkedIn. Enjoy…
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