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Family Christmas Games Ideas 2025
My annual Christmas tradition returns! Some handpicked family Christmas games ideas that all ages can play, that cost next to nothing, take minimal prep, but produce lots of laughs - and sometimes, memories that get retold year after year. Here are my recommendations...
Get your Content into the Christmas Spirit
The Christmas season is just around the corner, and it’s something the world will be talking about for at least four weeks – so get a bit of the action for your content, and have a think about how to make the most of the #festive hashtagging to get yourself noticed,...
Six Signs your Brand Voice is in need of a Tune-Up
You set the language and tone when you started out – but is it still the right song to sing, to reach the audience you really want? Here's why it’s so important to make sure your brand voice is in tune with your business today, and six signs that it might not be…...
What Should Your Brand Messaging Be?
It's a crucial thing to get sorted for your business, ideally before you start writing for it - a bit like figuring out what a pub's vibe is before you open the doors - but it can be one of the most difficult and daunting things to crack. So let's look at what brand...
Our Teenage Digital Detox – how it was for him, and for us
Firstborns are magical. They look up at you with those enormous eyes and you want to give them everything – a life free from trouble and distress, with all the rich experiences the world can offer. Then they turn into teenagers, and present you with the cost of the...
Are your Case Studies Different from your Blog Posts?
They make great additions to your blog and they are perfect for sharing on social media - but really, your case studies are separate entities and serve different purposes. Here's why your case studies are different from your blog posts, and why they work so well...
Changing the Pace of your Words for the Summer Slowdown
The business place slows in summer, and so do our brains. Here's why changing the pace of your words for the summer slowdown is a good plan, and how to tweak your writing to do it. Summer is a weird time in business. Even if you’re not a slave to the school terms...
What AI Can’t Write and Why It Matters
AI is incredible. Oh yes, I definitely use it. It's revolutionised how I research and prepare to write something, and it’s incredible for coming up with new ideas for my own content that hadn’t occurred to me. It’s a tremendously powerful tool and you’d be mad not to...
