About
A publication about writing better
Better Writing Skills publishes practical, carefully edited articles on writing and on the subjects our readers ask about, written to be used, not just read.
Our approach
Useful first, clever second
Good writing is a skill that can be learned. Our articles break it into steps you can try on the same day: how to get a draft down, how to tighten it, how to structure it for a screen and how to brief or edit other writers.
We avoid jargon and padding, explain our reasoning and give examples. If a rule has exceptions, we say so.
What you will find
Many topics, one goal
Writing craft
Drafting, revising and the habits behind clear prose.
Grammar and style
Punctuation, voice and the choices that shape how writing reads.
Blogging, content and SEO
Planning, structure and writing for people and search.
Copywriting
Headlines and product copy that stay honest.
Freelance life and habits
Briefs, clients, tools and routines for working writers.
How we work
Editorial standards
- Articles are edited for accuracy, clarity and usefulness before publication.
- We cite sources for facts and statistics.
- Guest articles follow the same standards as our own and are labelled where they are sponsored.
- We correct mistakes promptly and openly.
Read our editorial guidelines and sponsored content policy, or write for us.