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{ Thoughts, tips and tidbits from the world of brand copywriting. }
How to bring your brand voice to your copy every day
Find out how to make the copy you write day in day out feel on-brand while still keeping it human.
5 questions thatโll make your copy more effective
Make your copy more effective by asking these six simple questions of your biggest fans.
Should your brand swear?
What is the power of a swear? Why do some brands do it while others donโt? And can you (or should you) swear in your brand copy. Get all the answers here, with plenty of real life examples.
How to build a tone of voice
Youโve decided who your brand is. Youโre intellectual, enthusiastic and creative. Or perhaps youโre thoughtful, optimistic and vibrant. Now, you need to figure out how to bring those traits to life in your copy.
In this post Iโll introduce you to the building blocks of tone of voice. The areas of writing you need to think about and decide upon that will give your writers the structure and goalposts they need to nail your voice every time and on every platform. Think of it like looking in your fridge to decide what to cook for dinner. A block of parmesan, some fresh tomatoes and basil? Looks like weโre having pasta. Minced beef, carrots, some potatoes and an onion? Itโs cottage pie night.
How to align your tone of voice with your brand values
Rather than letting your brand values gather dust, why not use them to shape and inform your brandโs tone of voice?
Should we ever copy copy? Or is copying key to good copy?
How and when do we imitate other brands in marketing and advertising? How much copying is okay? And is originality at all costs really worth striving for?
The best examples of sustainability copywriting to inspire your own purpose paragraphs
If you run a sustainable business or have an element of sustainability to your business, youโre going to want to write about your values. The trouble is sustainability copywriting isnโt easy. So, here are my top tips for hitting the right note with your purpose paragraphs.
How to use tone of voice in tiny ways to delight your customers
Letโs talk about those little, sometimes hidden, opportunities to sprinkle your brand voice like hundreds and thousands on your ice cream. First, Iโll share some real-life examples. Then Iโll tell you how you can find your own opportunities to make your customer experience just that little bit more memorable and special.
Three times I fucked up and how they changed the way I work
From over 123 clients, I can only count three major slip-ups. Here I share what went wrong and what I do differently as a result. Because these three fails are a big part of how I make every future project a success.
How to read more (to write better)
Maybe youโre a business owner who wants to write more confidently for your social media. Perhaps you spend half your working day agonising over an email, wondering why you canโt quite get the words right. Maybe you need to put together a pitch deck or write a winning bid for that funding that will change your companyโs trajectory. Itโs a bit of a writing clichรฉ that to become a better writer you need to become a better reader. But Iโve certainly found it to be true. So, I thought Iโd share my tips on how to read better.
5 things you need to know before you start a newsletter
As social media becomes more and more meh, newsletters are a brilliant alternative. Whilst Iโm not claiming to be any kind of oracle, here are some things you should know before starting an email newsletter of your own.
7 tips for consistent blogging
Everything you read says you need a regular blog. But something always gets in the way. I get it. Writing a blog for your business can feel like a massive drama. But it doesnโt have to. Here are my top tips for blogging for your business without breaking your back.
Tips from screenplay writers thatโll make your copy better
What do a man-eating great white shark, an alien-infested spaceship and a cowboy toy with an overinflated ego have to do with copywriting? Find out as we look at the connections between screenplay writing and copywriting to discover if the tricks of the screen trade could make our copy better.
How can I kick-start my copywriting career?
So, you want to become a copywriter? Good choice! Hereโs a list of the best tips and resources for new copywriters to help you build your portfolio, find your groove and land your first paying client.
What can we learn about creativity by watching The Beatles: Get Back?
The Beatles: Get Back offers unparalleled insight into the bandโs friendships, chemistry and wardrobes. But what struck me most was their incredible yet surprisingly human creative process. So, what can we learn about creativity from four of the most prolific and talented people the world has ever known?
3 big ideas from CopyCon to make your copywriting better
With 16 speakers sharing their wisdom across 13 hours, itโs fair to say that CopyCon21 was a meal, not a snack. In case you missed it, Iโve whittled down some of that expertise into three key themes you can use to make your writing and your business better.
Why you should have a blog for your business
A year ago, I published my first blog post for my business. Here are a few things Iโve learned so far about why blogging for your business is so great.
A step-by-step guide to writing your landing page
Landing pages are a self-contained web page designed to sell a product or service. That means this one page needs to work 10 times harder than any other on your site. If youโre currently sweating over a landing page, donโt worry. Follow my step by step guide and get yours ready to sell.
How to brief your freelance writer
When youโre about to work with a freelance writer, you might feel a lot of pressure. Here, Iโll explain a bit more about the briefing process and what you can do to give your copywriting project the best chance of success.
Revealed: a copywriter's messy first draft
As writers and creatives, we talk a lot about process: how we get from blank page to final version. I donโt know about you, but I never keep my first drafts. The quicker I can save over them, the better. Until now. Iโve decided to lift the hood and share a first draft to start a conversation about process and the hard work and value of what we do.
Iโm Sally, the desk plant killer behind Lumen & Fox ๐
I do brand voice and copywriting for big-hearted businesses.
That means finding the words that bring your bright ideas to life. The words that let you make your mark. Whether itโs copy for your website or powerful messaging to use across every platform, pitch and proposal. I use a fun, creative and uplifting approach to figure out what you want to say and, most importantly, how you want to say it.
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