Things I’ve learned
Two years ago I was employed by Cornwall Council, and starting to wonder whether my team would make it through the next round of job cuts. Funnily enough, it turned out the answer was ‘no’. Six months later, I was … Continued
Borrowing or plagiarism?
Copying or honouring, stealing or developing your own style? With the Rolling Stones in the courts (again) for alleged plagiarism, and the 400th anniversary of the birth of one of the most iconic, inventive writers in English history just around … Continued
Paper Anniversary for HD Words – 1 year on…
When I began this business, a year ago, I wasn’t entirely sure what my day-to-day routine would be like. However, I was fairly sure I’d be writing a lot, every day, and pictured myself almost like the stereotypical Victorian writer … Continued
Writing for an event
Preparing the publicity is an important part of organising an event like a craft fair, concert, or careers fair. Even when planning a wedding you need to bear similar things in mind. Where do you need to publicise the … Continued
When you need a spelling mistake
Sometimes spelling a word wrong makes a point which would be lost if the word was spelled correctly. Like Movember. Or jokes about ‘elf and safety’ in relation to Father Christmas, or gnomes, or The Hobbit. My computer has hiccups … Continued