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Tinker, tailor, soldier, copywriter Tinker, tailor, soldier, copywriter

You’d be surprised what jobs freelance copywriters have had – and what a positive difference it makes to their copywriting.

Heart of the matter Heart of the matter

The most effective headlines get right to the heart of the product’s appeal for maximum emotional impact. Here’s an analysis of one that doesn’t.

This is a grumpy contrarian blog post This is a grumpy contrarian blog post

This is a grumpy contrarian blog post about some aspect of marketing or advertising.

The power of long copy The power of long copy

The astonishingly unorthodox packaging used by Kiehl’s is a lesson in how and when long copy can add major impact.

How times change How times change

Technology has worked wonders over the last 25 years. Here’s my look at some changes in work, music, computers and games.

Behind the digital mask Behind the digital mask

It’s become the norm to create a shining online persona for ourselves. But should we look before we leap into self-promotion?

Misplaced apostrophe at Sainsbury’s Misplaced apostrophe at Sainsbury’s

An example of how poor punctuation can undermine meaning.

Uncreative and proud Uncreative and proud

Is creativity really as useful or valuable a concept as some believe?

Police slogans on trial Police slogans on trial

UK police forces stand accused of having ‘meaningless’ slogans. Is there a charge to answer?