I’m all about the words on the page. But sometimes it’s good to do something a bit different. So a...
Shorter, simpler, better
Why do we write words that we don't use when we speak? Think about these: Prior to Approximately In addition However...
Two shortlistings in one go
You probably know of Archiboo. Each year they run the Archiboo Web Awards, celebrating everything that architects should be thinking...
Why are so many of us so reluctant to write?
The reasons sometimes seem endless: it’s difficult to get started, difficult to keep going, and difficult to get finished. Part...
Do you need another way of writing about yourself?
Bios have been at the forefront of my mind over the last few weeks. And by ‘bios’ I mean those...
Calling all copywriters…
Are we better at writing about other people than about ourselves? I’ve always been a little wary of the word...
Why do numbers always come down to words?
I’m a words person, not a numbers person. But I know that in business you can’t ignore the numbers, and...
8 ways to make your to-do list a thing of beauty and efficiency
1. Write your to-do list before you do anything else. Write down everything you’re hoping to get done. Then draw...
Top Ten Conversations around Architecture 2018
Last year I wrapped up my year of reading, thinking, writing and breathing architecture with 10 pieces of writing I...
Bring on the verbs!
When we want to describe ourselves, we usually run straight for an adjective. We latch onto words like interesting, unique,...
Speaking plainly
What's wrong with the way architects communicate? And how can they get better at it? Listen to me giving Rion...
Does your heart sink at the thought of writing project descriptions?
Project descriptions often turn into a long and uninspiring series of here’s-one-I-made-earlier moments. But I’ve found a quick-fix way of...
