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The Writing Guy episodes
- Episode 175, the origin of 'taboo'Hard on the heels of yesterday's episode on the unmentionable c-word, Scott uncovers the etymology of the word 'taboo'.7 min
- Episode 174, the etymology of the c-wordIn light of a recent study into the usage of swear words in English conversation, Scott looks at the origins of the c-word.10 min
- Episode 173, a poetic elevator pitch?!Have you nailed yours? Scott shares his rhyming couplet version as the Elevator Bard.8 min
- Episode 172, John Dryden's 390th birthday, England's first Poet LaureateScott commemorates this great poet, playwright, scholar...and alumnus of his old school, Westminster.9 min
- Episode 171, another five headline writing techniquesAfter remembering the death in 1850 of French writer, Honoré de Balzac, Scott shares more techniques for crafting powerful headlines and subject lines.11 min
- Episode 170, you can't go wrong with plain EnglishInspired by Miriam Chigodho's phrase, Scott reminds us again of the power of plain English.9 min
- Episode 169, Ted Hughes's birthdayFormer Poet Laureate Ted Hughes was born this day in 1930 in Yorkshire. Scott reads his poem 'The Jaguar'.9 min
- Episode 168, the written word has never been more importantWith so many decision-makers working from home, the written word is coming into its own. Scott shares four techniques for crafting powerful email subject lines.11 min
- Episode 167, rhetorica II's 15 techniquesScott shares all 15 writing techniques, captured in three 5-letter acronyms.9 min
- Episode 166, the death of William BlakeScott remembers one of our great national poets, who was also a visionary, mystic, artist and inventor.11 min
About The Writing Guy
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A daily exploration of the written word from a seasoned writer and writing skills trainer, to help you improve your English writing skills. The pod covers persuasive writing, therapeutic writing,…
rhythm, poetry and poetic meter, grammar, punctuation and voice.