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Music connects beyond words: but writing matters too
A version of this blog will be published in Leading Note – the magazine of the British Association of Music Therapy in May 2022. As someone involved in music education, community music, youth music or music therapy, you’ll understand the power of communication and connection. You’ll also have a deep appreciation of how music connects,…
Read MoreHow to write an annual report that has impact – Part 1: step-by-step guide
If you know your last annual report didn’t do you justice, and you want your next to really pack a punch, there are a few simple steps you can take. This is part one of a three-part blog: a step-by-step guide to the process of writing an annual report. In the second part, I look…
Read More3 simple copywriting tips to help you avoid the fear of the blank page
Writing is a funny thing. Everyone can do it, everyone does do it. Yet lots of people lack confidence or get distracted when they need to write for work. Worries about grammar rules, not being able to summon the right words, and fearing other people’s criticism can completely take the pleasure out of writing. If that’s you or someone…
Read MoreWorking with primary schools to advocate for music education – Q&A with Nicola Hutton
Anita Holford talks with Nicola Hutton a primary music and early phonics specialist who is now a lecturer at Liverpool Hope University.
Read MoreMaking your website more accessible #2: what we learned from the W3C web accessibility course
Making your website more accessible helps you to break down barriers to your organisation and its services. As well as increasing accessibility for disabled people, it’s likely that all your audiences will benefit. There is a lot of information out there about digital accessibility and it can seem overwhelming. In this two-part series (read part…
Read MoreMaking your website more accessible #1: what we learned from the W3C web accessibility course
Making your website accessible is an important part of breaking down barriers to access to your organisation and its services.
Read MoreEight ways that music can support young people’s wellbeing and learning: in ‘catch up’ and beyond
Anita Holford of Writing Services on why it’s important to do everything we can to support young people to make music.
Read MoreUsing social media to grow your reach, relationships and impact – an introduction
Anita Holford of Writing Services shares some advice to help you think about the purpose of social media for your organisation.
Read MoreUsing a theory of change for communications in music/arts organisations and charities
Theories of change and change management theories are being talked about more and more among the clients we work with at Writing Services. They’ve been used for decades in the charities sector (for example, by our clients IRC). More recently, we’ve been talking about them with music and arts organisations like Anthem and Changing Tracks.…
Read MoreREVIEW: The Power of Us by David Price: a must-read if you work in music, arts, charities – and beyond
It’s not often that I buy a book, and then buy two more copies before I’ve even finished it (to give to other people), but I did with this one. And I’ll probably buy more. That’s because David Price writes so engagingly, and with such warmth and insight about subjects that we can all care…
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