Writing resources

If you want to know about my take on writing (and other things), this is the place to be.

I’ve been blogging since 2012 and have written 200+ blogs you can browse. Go to the blogs.

There’s also an e-book on content marketing. Go to the e-book.

There’s a newsletter archive where you can browse previous editions of my monthly email newsletter. Go to the newsletter archive.

And if you want to learn new skills, I’ve created three copywriting e-courses that cover the basics. Go to the e-courses.

The human is what you’re paying for – and what you need

Published 4th March 2026

in Musings

Have you read Something Big Is Happening by Matt Shumer, CEO and Co-Founder of OthersideAI? It’s the piece where he sets out the argument that AI is about to up-end...

The three best copywriting tips I know

Published 25th February 2026

in Writing tips

There are three pieces of advice that I think help elevate any piece of copy and give it a professional edge. Here they are. Cut the first paragraph Almost invariably,...

Challenging the grammar police

Published 28th January 2026

in Thoughts on writing

Tutting at people who write ‘should of’ instead of ‘should have’. Despairing about new words such as ‘gifting’ or ‘twixmas’. Bemoaning younger generations who no longer use full stops. In...

What if we’re improving productivity at the expense of quality?

Published 8th January 2026

in Writing and AI

Since the start of the LLM (large language model) era, the quality of cover letters used to apply for jobs has increased substantially. Researchers have found that before LLMs, when...

I’m on a mission

Published 16th December 2025

in Thoughts on writing

I’m on a mission to help organisations – and the people in them – to write in a way their readers can easily understand and trust. There are huge advantages...

Five tips to make your report more readable

Published 30th October 2025

in Writing tips

When you write a report, guidance or insight, it’s because you have something important, useful or interesting to say. But what if no one actually reads it? Your important, useful...

Content marketing e-book

Your content marketing options from no budget to big budget is a 6 step guide that takes you from strategic thinking to practical action so you can get content marketing working for your business.

PDF file, 1MB

Free e-courses

Nearly 4,500 people have taken my copywriting e-courses. Each one has been designed for business owners and marketing executives who find themselves writing marketing copy. The e-courses are made up of video tutorials and written exercises and are packed with straightforward advice and easy-to-implement tips that will help you get better results from your marketing.

How to write better copy

This course is perfect for business owners who love what they do but somehow can’t translate that to paper. It would also be valuable for marketing executives who have copywriting in their job description but get the jitters every time they open Word.

How to write good web copy

This course is perfect for business owners who want to make more of their website. It’s also ideal for web executives who want to improve their web copywriting skills.

How to write a good case study

This course is perfect for technical managers who need to turn their everyday experiences into compelling copy.

Looking for bespoke writing skills training?

My bespoke writing skills workshops equip your team with the skills they need to be more confident and effective writers.

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