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Wise words from a writing workshop

Marketing and business development delegates from legal, accountancy and construction firms joined a PM Forum workshop  on persuasive writing. We covered a lot during the session, so I’ve shared just those ideas that the delegates found most valuable. Wise words from a writing workshop. Key takeaways from a writing workshop Read More

2025-10-16T15:44:37+01:00October 16, 2025|Kim's Blog, Marketing|

Persuasive writing – Brand Voice and Tone of Voice

Delegates from law firms in Dublin, Manchester, Buckinghamshire and London joined me at the MBL workshop  on  persuasive writing. Some were lawyers (family, immigration and conveyancing) and some were in marketing/BD roles with a focus on pitches and tenders. We covered material to help craft clear, concise and compelling communications. Read More

2025-02-21T12:37:16+00:00February 21, 2025|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Management Skills, Marketing, Psychology, Selling|

Book review: Unleash the power of storytelling by Rob Biesenbach

I’ve reviewed various storytelling books and this one is the best so far – it’s short (150 pages), practical and provides step-by-step guidance. It was published in 2018 in the USA. Its subtitle is “Win hearts, change minds, get results” and it’s positioned as “a practical guide for the workplace, Read More

2024-11-06T10:53:57+00:00November 6, 2024|Kim's Blog, Marketing, Relationship Management, Selling, Social Media|

Book review: Everybody writes by Ann Handley

I’m always searching for great books to recommend to people who attend my training courses. My previously recommended books on writing are still good and amongst my “go tos”. But I wanted an up-to-date recommendation on a writing book.  I recently researched top marketing books and – surprise – this Read More

2024-10-08T08:07:39+01:00October 8, 2024|Kim's Blog, Management Skills, Marketing, Social Media, Web Sites|

22 tips on being a persuasive writer in professional services

Lawyers (compliance, anti-trust, commercial litigation, personal injury) and marketing professionals joined me at a recent MBL workshop on writing . They engaged in writing exercises. And reviewed the copy of professional services firms. They created their own writing checklist – how to plan, write and review. Persuasive writing convinces the Read More

2023-08-14T10:07:26+01:00August 14, 2023|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Marketing, Selling|
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