The joy of outsourcing
Finding it hard to let go, but need words - fast? Sara shares her tips for successfully outsourcing your marketing copy. Plus, a handy matrix to help you justify it to the boss. Read more
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Tone of voice, not groan of voice
Too many brands are trying too hard to make their tone of voice shout louder than the crowd – without considering the potential implications for their relevance, their credibility and, in some cases, their dignity. Read more
The Writers’ guide to interviewing
A good interview is about more than choosing the perfect person to speak with. It also takes a fair bit of prep. This 6-step guide will make sure you've covered off all the important stuff (and in good time), so you can focus on getting the most from your interview. Read more
What have the Romans ever done for us?
To that long list John Cleese mentioned in The Life of Brian, we can add the Five Canons of Rhetoric - or the basis of good writing. But what's been good for two thousand years seems to have fallen by the wayside of late. Read more
10 things clients never tell you about content marketing
In business, what people say and what they really mean are often two very different things. Here's Sara's cheat sheet to spotting the real meaning behind your next content marketing brief. Read more
Word exchange in the UK
Elizabeth from our Writers Australia office dishes the dirt on her visit to the Writers office in Blighty. Warning: contains copy, with legs. Read more
The birth of a copywriter
My name’s Sean. I’m 23. And I’ve just spent the last month with Writers in their Bristol HQ doing work experience. I’ve had a great time, but there are a few things I’d like to say about it. Read more
7 must-have digital tools for marketers
Ok, AI is here to stay. But this just means our audience will be craving humanity more than ever. And while this digital marketing revolution means cut-through campaigns and content will need to combine tech and creativity, it’s good to know new tools are here to help us save time and resources. Read more
The man who knew too much
Meet Joe. He's a smart guy, with a brain the size of a planet. He's invented the best widget in the world. Read his story. Spoiler: things don't end well for Joe. Read more
No, a robot won’t be taking my job
These days, everyone seems desperate to tell me robots will take my job. The problem is, these people don’t understand what writers actually do. And yeah, maybe it’s sort of our fault. Read more