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Writing tools: iPhone plug-in microphone

by Matthew Stibbe on February 11, 2010

I have recorded a few interviews recently using my iPhone and its built-in voice memo application. I sent them away for transcription (I’ve found a couple of ways of getting this done online for about $30-60/hour of recording) but the quality wasn’t that great for the typist. However, I think I’ve found the answer: the [...]

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How to write faster – learn Teeline shorthand

by Matthew Stibbe on February 1, 2010

Ambitious journalism student, Alex Cooper, introduces us to Teeline Shorthand with his debut guest post for Bad Language.
In this article I will go through the basic structure of Teeline Shorthand, a brief history and some tips for learning it along the way.
Teeline was invented by James Hill in 1970. It is aimed at a self-taught [...]

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How to use quotations in your writing – 10 expert tips

by Matthew Stibbe on November 16, 2009

Quotations can make an article, press release or case study real or they can make them deathly dull. As a writer, it’s your choice. You have complete control over how you quote people and a few simple techniques can make all the difference.

Go to the top. One reason to include a quotation is to [...]

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