As a freelance copywriter, I sometimes have to research the meanings of words to check that I’m using them in the right context. What’s interesting is that occasionally I find that certain words used to mean something else entirely. How many words have we been getting wrong for so long that they’re now right? Doped … Continue reading Weird Words – assassins, dogs and buxom bimbos
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Weird Words: 5 words and phrases with grim origins
The English language is an infinite source of fascination, irregularity, confusion and downright weirdness. Starting today I’m going to post a monthly “Weird Words” article, looking at the strange and funny ways words and phrases end up becoming part of the language. This month’s “Weird Words” has a particularly dark tone. (Who doesn’t love a … Continue reading Weird Words: 5 words and phrases with grim origins
Welcome to the new site!
Hello! Welcome to my new copywriting website! My old website is still live for the moment, but my goal with the new site is to better explain and demonstrate the freelance copywriting services I offer to businesses. I will use this blog to post articles about copywriting, writing in general, my love of language and … Continue reading Welcome to the new site!