The worst words? Not necessarily offensive, but yes – words that sound horrid, outdated or nonsensical. Plus quotes from word-hating humans.
Category: Blogs
Proofreading checklist – 7 things a proofreader should check
Looking for a proofreader who’s both a natural at conversational content writing AND has a Countdown-level of attention to detail?
Relax or meditate? How to explain the difference
In short, meditation is all about training our attention to fixate on something – like a light beam. Allowing the body to relax at the same time. Then refocusing when our minds (inevitably) wonder. Whereas relaxation doesn’t use the same focus – but the body and mind still cool down. As a psychotherapist and content […]
How not to write like a robot
1. Avoid cliches Let’s face it, cliches can be awful. Especially corporate ones. Things like ‘let’s take this offline’, or ‘touch base’. Cringe. 2. Write conversationally When people write or speak in a formal way, it’s often a power thing. So if we hear a super formal tone – whoever it’s from – matching it […]
Writing about diets and mental health
A psychological therapist’s bundle of useful info about food’s connection to mental health and dieting.
A physiotherapy writer’s experience of hypermobility
Not only a fitness and physiotherapy writer, physio is a daily practice for our team member Luke.
8 conversational content tips
Our tips on how to write in a human way people can relate to.
UK food writer’s nutritious tale of the 4 Roman pasta classics
Food writer tips – and a tale – from our content writer and foodie Luke.