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Web writing, editing and 
usability workshop in Edinburgh at Edinburgh Training Centre, off Royal Mile, Edinburgh

May 30, 2013 all day
I have just fixed up a Spring date (30 May) for my popular web writing course in Edinburgh.This is a rare Scottish opportunity for you and your colleagues to attend this popular public workshop which is otherwise held in London. Over the last 12 years, I have run inhouse courses for staff from 20 of the largest companies in the Glasgow / Edinburgh area, mainly working on e-government and financial service projects.  I have recently worked for the UN in Norway and Rome, and over the last 18…See More
Mar 11
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Dawn Baird commented on Malcolm Davison's blog post 'Paying peanuts'
"Malcolm, I agree with pretty much every word in your article. The only way to stop this is for all writers to stop taking work with agencies and clients who won't pay for it. This is a tall order I know. But, educating new writers is something…"
Feb 15
Malcolm Davison posted a blog post

Reject the ivory tower

Many web and print editors prefer to live in an ivory tower and put barriers up to protect themselves.This can involve:avoiding phone calls by using voicemail and answerphoneshaving over-protective secretariesnot replying to emailskeeping their email address privateIn my view, they will almost certainly be losing some of the best content from potential contributors.…See More
Oct 13, 2012
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Malcolm Davison posted a blog post

Paying peanuts

Over the last few years we have seen much more competition in the web copywriting marketplace. Finances may be tight, but should we really be looking to dramatically reduce writing costs? Malcolm Davison of writingfortheweb.co.uk highlights some jaw dropping prices, and recalls an unhappy turn of events for some freelance writers and how he crossed swords with some Whitehall mandarins.Check out the full…See More
Aug 25, 2012
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Malcolm Davison posted an event

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October 24, 2012 from 9am to 5pm
For 13 years Malcolm Davison has pioneered and perfected web writing techniques. This one day workshop is a rare Scottish opportunity for you and your colleagues to attend this popular public workshop which is otherwise held in London. You will find out how you can improve your website or intranet, so you can better engage with your web readers.Learn how to adapt your web content so that your readers can access the content more easily using their tablet PCs and smart phones. Malcolm has…See More
Aug 25, 2012
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Web writing, editing and 
usability workshop in Edinburgh at Edinburgh Training Centre, off Royal Mile, Edinburgh

May 2, 2012 all day
My many friends in Scotland will be interested to learn that I have just fixed up a Spring date (2 May) for my popular web writing course in Edinburgh.This is a rare Scottish opportunity for you and your colleagues to attend this popular public workshop which is otherwise held in London. Over the last ten years, I have run inhouse courses for staff from 20 of the largest companies in the Glasgow / Edinburgh area, mainly working on e-government and financial service projects.  Last year I worked…See More
Feb 29, 2012
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Malcolm Davison posted a blog post

Curators' nightmare

Over the last year we have seen the rapid rise of news aggregation called 'content curation'. In this item I look at why we should think very carefully before we install and use curation software and discusses the legal issues entailed, and suggests we restrain ourselves from adopting this misleading jargon. Check out my article.See More
Feb 15, 2012
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"My many friends in Scotland will be pleased to learn that I have set 3 May for my popular web writing course in Edinburgh. Hope to see you!"
Feb 15, 2012
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Web writing, editing and 
usability workshop in Edinburgh at Edinburgh Training Centre, off Royal Mile, Edinburgh

May 3, 2012 all day
My many friends in Scotland will be interested to learn that I have just fixed up a Spring date (2 May) for my popular web writing course in Edinburgh.This is a rare Scottish opportunity for you and your colleagues to attend this popular public workshop which is otherwise held in London. Over the last ten years, I have run inhouse courses for staff from 20 of the largest companies in the Glasgow / Edinburgh area, mainly working on e-government and financial service projects.  Last year I worked…See More
Feb 15, 2012
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Malcolm Davison and Interface3 are now friends
Oct 21, 2011
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Web writing, editing and 
usability workshop in Edinburgh at Edinburgh Training Centre, off Royal Mile, Edinburgh

October 6, 2011 all day
For 11 years Malcolm Davison has pioneered and perfected web writing techniques. This one day workshop is a rare Scottish opportunity for you and your colleagues to attend this popular public workshop which is otherwise held in London.He has also worked for most of the financial institutions in Scotland and many of the Scottish Government departments. Most recently he has trained staff and provided consultancy to the UN in Norway and Italy.5% Early Bird discount expires 9 September. …See More
Aug 18, 2011
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Malcolm Davison left a comment for Lynne Keary
"Hi Lynne, I see you are interested in my web writing workshop. I also have been admiring your great portraits - black and white is such a powerful medium. I qualified as a professional photographer too and I was Chairman of Sussex BIPP for a couple…"
Mar 12, 2011
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Web writing, editing and usability workshop at just off Royal Mile, Edinburgh

April 7, 2011 from 9:15am to 5pm
UK's leading web writing training provider gives another local workshop for Scottish businesses on how to improve web content for intranets and websites.Malcolm has worked at the UN, the European Commission, leading UK and European-mainland companies and Whitehall departments.He will show you some websites that have been transformed through the introduction of good web writing practice.Who are your key target readers? You will consider what the appropriate style of writing is appropriate and…See More
Mar 9, 2011
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Malcolm Davison posted an event
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Web writing, editing and usability workshop at just off Royal Mile, Edinburgh

April 7, 2011 from 9:15am to 5pm
UK's leading web writing training provider gives another local workshop for Scottish businesses on how to improve web content for intranets and websites.Malcolm has worked at the UN, the European Commission, leading UK and European-mainland companies and Whitehall departments.He will show you some websites that have been transformed through the introduction of good web writing practice.Who are your key target readers? You will consider what the appropriate style of writing is appropriate and…See More
Jan 14, 2011
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Julian Taylor and Malcolm Davison are now friends
Oct 5, 2010

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Malcolm Davison's Blog

Reject the ivory tower

Many web and print editors prefer to live in an ivory tower and put barriers up to protect themselves.

This can involve:

  • avoiding phone calls by using voicemail and answerphones
  • having over-protective secretaries
  • not replying to emails
  • keeping their email address private



In my view, they will almost certainly be losing some of the best content from potential contributors.…

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Posted on October 13, 2012 at 11:44

Paying peanuts

Over the last few years we have seen much more competition in the web copywriting marketplace. Finances may be tight, but should we really be looking to dramatically reduce writing costs? Malcolm Davison of writingfortheweb.co.uk highlights some jaw dropping prices, and recalls an unhappy turn of events for some freelance writers and how he crossed swords with some Whitehall mandarins.

Check…

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Posted on August 25, 2012 at 11:50 — 1 Comment

How to bury important information

Malcolm Davison, managing director of writingfortheweb.co.uk, makes the point that we should consider the best way to convey our important information. Downloadable documents can prove to be a barrrier to good communication. Malcolm gives a couple of examples.

Also a reminder about the public web writing course in Edinburgh on 2 May. Don't miss this, the UK's leading web content course, it won't be back to Scotland until the Autumn!…

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Posted on April 10, 2012 at 16:57

Curators' nightmare

Over the last year we have seen the rapid rise of news aggregation called 'content curation'. In this item I look at why we should think very carefully before we install and use curation software and discusses the legal issues entailed, and suggests we restrain ourselves from adopting this misleading jargon. Check out my article.

Posted on February 15, 2012 at 10:28

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At 11:41 on August 24, 2010, Malcolm Davison said…
Thanks Nicola for your helpful welcome. I look forward to exploring further and taking part
At 11:25 on August 24, 2010, Nicola Sinclair said…
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