The Writing Guy

Scott shares Before and After versions of email snippets, from a recent client webinar.

Walking: humans have walked the earth for millions of years. It's in our DNA. Scott muses about the link between rhythm and persuasive writing.

Today is the 955th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Scott chronicles its impact on English and its marker as the end of the Anglo-Saxon era.

Moved by a message from 'The 12 Week Year's' Brian Moran, Scott explores the impact of an elemental idea wrapped up in a simple question.

Scott reminds us of the magical power of two simple, personal words to use in our writing.

To celebrate episode 200, Scott reads a letter from a native American arrested (and shot with rubber bullets) for peacefully protesting against a pipeline that will move 760,000 gallons of tar sands oil a day from Alberta to Lake Superior.

On World Mental Health Day, Scott reads a short extract from Robert Macfarlane's book 'The Old Ways'.

Scott reads Robert Macfarlane's introduction to 'The Old Ways', hailed as one of the great works of nature writing.

Rather than 'we-ing' all over the prospect, Scott asserts that showing we understand their pain points is a better way to get their attention.

On National Poetry Day, Scott shares his draft poem inspired by William Blake's iconic hymn, on the subject of choice.