Mary Queen of the High Street episode one: Lessons in what the Big Society is really all about
Mary Queen of the High Street is not really about retail or the high street. It’s about politics. It’s about economic policy. It’s about local government planning. It’s about the kind of place we want to live.
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Selling suits: The Great Gatsby and brand storytelling
I have a confession to make: I’m not particularly interested in formal menswear. So yesterday I was surprised to find myself staring longingly into the window of the Brooks Brothers flagship store on Regent Street.
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Not seeing is believing
I’m not normally one for the more left-field of art exhibitions, but last year’s show at the Hayward Gallery, Invisible: Art About the Unseen 1957-2012, made me think about how the subconscious parts of our brains make connections that influence and even determine what we value and appreciate, and as a result how we make choices.
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Waxing Lyrical
The Brit Awards take place in London this week and it’s got our minds turned to songwriting as a form of storytelling. Continue reading
Six Tips for Writing Betterer
It doesn’t matter if you’re penning a poem or filling out a feedback form, sometimes writing can be damned difficult. Here are some tips that might make it easier.
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