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{ Thoughts, tips and tidbits from the world of brand copywriting. }
How the stories we tell can help change the world
What we say matters. Before you publish your next newsletter, blog post or tweet, ask yourself which deep narratives youโre supporting and how you can use the stories you tell to advocate for a fairer future.
How to feel more confident when youโre quaking inside
When do you feel your most confident? And what kinds of situations leave you quaking? Confidence is like a muscle, something you have to nurture, strengthen and train over time. One day youโre barely able to lift a tin of soup, then before you know it, youโre bench-pressing boulders. So, how do we train our confidence muscle? I took to Twitter to find out.
Why work with a sustainability copywriter
If youโre a business and youโre thinking of working with a copywriter, it may be that a sustainable copywriter is on your list. Here, I make the case for working with a sustainable copywriter (full disclosure: because I am one).
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 to find your brand tone of voice
When we think of some of the most famous brands in the world, they stand out because wherever you encounter them, they sound and feel the same. The good news is, you can get all that juicy personality goodness for your business. No matter what you sell or how many people you employ. All you need is a brand tone of voice.
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.
How to choose an ethical bank
If youโre casting about for a sustainable switch that feels important, practical and is achievable in a day, here it is: change your bank. Switching to a responsible provider is a strong statement against unethical practices and a guarantee that your money is being used to make life better. Find out why and how here.
How to close the gender pay gap
The UK gender pay gap means that for every ยฃ1 a man puts in the bank, women get just ยฃ0.82. Hereโs how you can help close the gap in your industry.
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?
How to have a feminist Christmas
Itโs the most wonderful time of the yearโฆ except for women. Christmas brings with it a finger-food buffet full of extra responsibilities, pressures and stress for us gals. So, this year, have yourself a feminist Christmas with these tips and switches.
Why I turned tracking off on my newsletter
Most of the emails you receive โ whether from a small business or a corporate behemoth โ track your interaction with them. I recently decided to turn off tracking on my email newsletter. Find out why I did it and how it went down.
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.
What you need to know about working pro bono
โNever work for freeโ goes the old freelancing adage. But sometimes we want to offer our skills to worthy causes without attaching an invoice. If youโre thinking of taking on a pro bono gig, check out this guide to making it work for you, your business and your clients.
The equal economy: balancing the scales in a world that devalues the work of women
Itโs 2021 and womenโs work both in and out of the home is undervalued and underpaid. We need big change to shake things up and break the cycle. Here are some of the inequalities women in the UK still face and my fantasy equality policies. Letโs imagine whatโs possible. Letโs dare to dream of a world beyond the patriarchy.
Why you should work a four-day week
As working life becomes more flexible, many are talking about the benefits of a four-day week. For purely selfless reasons, I gave it a try. Find out how I got on and get tips for your own four-day week here.
What you can do to make your freelance business more sustainable
You recycle, try to eat less meat and watch news items about the climate with concern. But how can you make a difference as a freelancer or small business? This handy beginners guide will help you take your first steps to running a business with a positive impact.
Vanderful: promoting a positive future through play
Imagine a dog, a cat and their humans rolling into your town in a vintage Volkswagen campervan. Youโd look twice. In 2019, Vikki, Francesco, Federico, Bronzo the dog and Zuzu the cat founded Vanderful: an organisation dedicated to delivering performing arts and surf craftsmanship workshops to children. Follow their incredible journey through Africa and Europe here.
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.
How intuition can help you run your business better
As business owners and freelancers, we often have to make important decisions. Without a team to turn to, what tools do we use to make those decisions? We might look at facts, figures, evidence, history. But is there a place for intuition? Find out how to harness your intuition to run your business better.
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.
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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