Articles by Clare Dodd
Words we need in English
As a writer, I inevitably enjoy the specificity of language. I can still remember the etymological discovery that 'fabula' is the Latin...
Writing and design: a communicative combination
Can design communicate as much as content? And what does it mean to combine the two? Matthew and I met with a couple of editing experts,...
The ultimate brainstorming tool? Review of Scapple
Scapple. Sounds fun so that's a good start. This is a tool that is brought to you from Literature and Latte, the makers of Scrivener.
15 ways to improve your home page
Your home page has to communicate who you are, what you do and what you want visitors to do. It's easier to say than to do well.
50 words that will improve your writing
Stephen King famously gave us three of the most useful words to improve your writing: 'kill your darlings.' You should treat words as...
How to be an editor - tips from the experts
Behind every great writer, there's a great editor. But what exactly do they do? How do they work? What goes through their mind when a brief...
A-Z of better writing
We've put together a little list for you:
10 business clichés that make you sound like an idiot
How did I whittle it down this list of business cliches to just 10? Well I burnt the candle at both ends doing some mind mapping, then I...
Ten writing mistakes that make you look unprofessional
It doesn't matter what industry you work in, or what your job title is – you probably write copy for customers and colleagues. It can be as...