National Read a Book Day - My Top Childhood Memories!
September 6th is National Read a Book Day and who am I to miss an opportunity to do just that? To mark the occasion, I thought I’d think about the books that I grew up with, so here are 10 books that are firmly cemented in my mind from my childhood - did you read any of them yourself?
Writing Tips from Famous Authors
Where better to look for advice on writing than some of the world’s most successful authors. Here are some of my favourite quotes about writing from famous authors to get you motivated!
25 Common Spelling Mistakes
Even if English is your native language, chances are you’ve made an error at some point. Here are 25 common British English spelling mistakes that often get picked up during the proofreading process. How many would you get right?
The Etymology of Copywriting
Why do I proclaim to write ‘copy’ and read ‘proof’? What does that actually mean? In this blog post, I take a quick look at the etymology of five key copywriting and proofreading terms and compare learning grammar to learning magic…
Spot the Mistakes! 10 Cringeworthy Grammatical Errors Found Online
The internet is rife with grammatical errors but some of the best (and funniest) are those found in the real world. Take a look at these 10 images of cringeworthy mistakes found on the internet - can you spot the grammatical errors in these real life examples?