Our early lives often damage us. We’re told it’s The Way Things Are, and people buy in. But holding on to that leads to fighting a better future.
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Stuck in the swamp of victim mythology
People who can’t let go of the past need a story to explain why today’s world doesn’t work for them. The convenient answer is: it’s you.
Politics, peace, truth, and who we want to be
Out in the world of current affairs, it feels like things are reaching points of tension before whatever the next chapter is. On Brexit, MPs have realised that something might actually happen and might have actual consequences. Over in the States, the Republicans are perpetrating ever more outrageous awfulness, and more people are waking up […]
Does your website need a spring clean?
Here in the UK it feels like we’ve been waiting a long time for spring this year! But now that sunnier days are here, thoughts naturally turn to clearing out the old and bringing in the fresh and new. Are you looking at your website and thinking it could use a sweep through, but not […]
The power of colour for building your authentic brand
Perhaps the most immediate impression we get from websites, documents or other materials is the colour scheme. This isn’t just about looking pretty. There’s a field called colour psychology that says different colours give us particular messages. The choices you make here can strengthen your message or create a jarring effect that makes it harder […]
How to write for the web to turn visitors into readers
If you’re trying to reach an audience you probably write web pages, blog articles and maybe guest blogs, and social media posts. Here’s some guidance and a checklist to help you do it better so you can engage your audience with your message. You can’t just throw text on the page and expect it to […]