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Wackywriting and the cult of Innocent Wackywriting and the cult of Innocent

My thought on the Innocent tone: where it came from, and where it might go from here.

The star that was Steve The star that was Steve

Steve Jobs made Apple in his own image: secretive, focused, brilliant. What will it do without him?

SEO and the long tail SEO and the long tail

Why it’s not a good idea to hunt for the big fish…

It’s all lies It’s all lies

Leo Burnett’s campaign for Rice Krispies Squares works by breaking all the rules.

On pronouncing Quinoa On pronouncing Quinoa

My opinion on the right way to pronounce the word ‘Quinoa’.

Sainsbury’s slogans through the years Sainsbury’s slogans through the years

A review of Sainsbury’s slogans, from ‘Quality perfect, prices lower’ through to ‘Live well for less’.

Plain English Patrol 1 Plain English Patrol 1

Three examples of unclear writing from my everyday life, and how I’d improve them.

On not being paid On not being paid

As a freelancer, how should you respond when customers decide not to pay?

How social media ruined our lives How social media ruined our lives

Social media – so much to answer for. Here’s the case for the prosecution…