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The Alt-Text Edit: A Human Accessibility Pass for UK Client Copy

The Alt-Text Edit: A Human Accessibility Pass for UK Client Copy

Accessibility editing is often treated as a technical box-ticking exercise, but most of the work is editorial. Here is how UK writers and freelancers can build a repeatable accessibility pass that keeps client copy clear, human, and genuinely usable.

The Tiny Ask That Ate Tuesday: Putting a Fence Around 'Can You Just...'

The Tiny Ask That Ate Tuesday: Putting a Fence Around 'Can You Just...'

The email arrives with a friendly 'can you just...' and somehow by Friday the brief has grown a tail. This is an opinionated, practical guide to scoping small client requests before they eat the week, with email scripts that keep the relationship warm and the boundary clear.

The Kitchen-Table Check: Charity Copy That Respects Donors and Regulators

The Kitchen-Table Check: Charity Copy That Respects Donors and Regulators

UK charity appeals do not have to choose between moving people and treating them like adults. This piece argues for a kitchen-table check — would your nan understand it, trust it, and know what to do next? — and offers a practical checklist for copywriters and comms teams.