Scrapple gets reviewed. Is the mind mapping, note-taking, colour-coding replacement for paper and pen worth the digital switch? Read and find out.
Tag Archives | Editing
Why you should be a punctuation minimalist
At Articulate, we believe that needless punctuation is a speed bump for readers. We’re punctuation minimalists and you should be too. Find out how to make your writing *much* easier to read.
Articulate Talks: Join us in person for ‘Copywriting Secrets’ on 6 June
To celebrate the launch of Articulate Training, we’re hosting a series of Articulate Talks. The first is on 6 June at 6.30 PM at Club Workspace in Chiswick, London. Prices start at a very reasonable £15 if you book in advance (or £8 for students and under-26s with the promo code ‘student’) What [...]
Ten pro writer shortcuts
Amateurs talk about inspiration. Professional writers just go to work. Here are ten techniques that help me get work done more efficiently.
Readability analysis for writers
When you write, you’re working for the reader. Not your boss and not yourself. This is why readability metrics can be helpful. They are a tool to get past your ego and management pressure to write badly. This article explains how they work and gives useful links to readability tools for Word, WordPress, Google, website and free text analysis.
Best of the web on design
Design means many things and involves all sorts of people and ideas: here are just a few of the best from the web.
Review of Grammarly.com
Grammarly is an increasingly popular online grammar-checking. I took it for a spin, and this is the verdict.
How to be an editor – tips from the experts
An editor must manage multiple moving parts from content planning to handling writer’s egos, so we asked some experts for their top tips.
A-Z of better writing
A veritable alphabet of better writing. 26 tips for inspiration, guidance and encouragement.
Spelling mistakes ‘cost millions’ in lost online sales
Don’t let spelling mistakes ruin your reputation or put off potential customers. Links to articles that can help you avoid costly typos.
About
Matthew Stibbe is CEO of Articulate Marketing, Articulate Training and Turbine, the easy, online way to deal with office paperwork. He writes about flying on Golf Hotel Whiskey and Forbes.
