Recently, I gained a content design qualification. During the course, I connected with a section based on a subject very close to my heart—accessibility.
My beautiful son, Sidney, is autistic. In the past few years, as I’ve learned more about neurodiversity, bonded with my son, and become a SEND advocate, I’m beginning to understand just how vital accessibility and inclusion is in this world.
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You may not know this, but a few years ago LEGO nearly folded – and what a sad prospect that is.
But, of course, it didn’t. But, how did it save itself from a fast-tracked global demise?
Well, it involves digital data, insight, innovation – but mainly – listening to people and understanding how they think, how they feel. Continue reading
Focus on the page.
You want to look away, don’t you? You want to pop a little Netflix on and have another piece of toast or your sixth coffee of the day, don’t you?
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If you’re an ideas person, running out of them can seem disastrous. A creative block is a pain in the proverbial backside, it can almost feel mentally crippling. But there are ways to overcome a creative block.
At present, there are more than 1.94 billion monthly active Facebook users worldwide. What’s more, Facebook’s Like and Share Buttons are viewed across almost 10 million websites on a daily basis. Continue reading
Whether you’re employed by an organisation, or you run a business from your kitchen, working from home is a pretty sweet deal.
Well, it is if you don’t mind a little isolation and the sight of the same four walls day after day.
Working from home suits me, but it isn’t for everyone. Continue reading
The author must know his countryside, whether real or imaginary, like his hand – Robert Louis Stevenson
Imagine you’ve created the most heroic, heart melting, courage-perspiring hero plus a snarling, devious, and downright dirty nemesis for said hero to battle (or similar, depending on what your story is all about). Now imagine the setting your story is as dull as a dry cracker or simply doesn’t fit around your characters and their various plights.
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Whether you’re a freelance writer, a solo logo designer, or a purveyor of novelty socks, working from home and setting your own hours offers an incredible amount of flexibility and freedom. But, throw a child into the mix, and things can get a little complicated.
I love working for myself, and I love being a dad. It’s a lifestyle that suits me just fine.
Of course, you can put you kid in nursery Monday to Friday, leaving you free to structure your working days at your leisure, but if possible, looking after your child during the week is a hugely rewarding experience. It’s just getting it right timewise can be bloody tough.
I’m by no means an expert work and kindergarten juggler, but I do manage. Yes, I do manage – and if you’re in the same boat as me, wondering how you’re going to get everything done without leaving your little one in the lurch, may I offer you a few tips on things I’ve learned over the past 10 months or so? Continue reading
Whether you’re writing a cover letter, penning your first novel or typing an email to a long-lost cousin in Timbuktu, using grammar correctly helps you make a good impression. Continue reading
This isn’t directly related to literature, music or digital content, but people always say write about you know – and while I don’t want to bore anyone to tears, today I have been sitting at my desk, pondering my first three months as a father. So I thought I would share a few of my discoveries. Continue reading
Catchy Content Writing 