Communications & marketing for music/arts
How to write an annual report that has impact – Part 3: key messages
Do you sometimes struggle to tell people who you are, what you do, and why they should be interested? Part 3 of my blog on How to write an annual report that has impact focuses on key messages.
Read MoreHow to write an annual report that has impact – Part 2: persuasive writing
The second in a three-part blog describing how to write an annual report that has impact. This blog focuses on persuasive writing.
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 MoreMusic connects beyond words: but writing matters too
A version of this blog was 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, beyond…
Read MoreSix ways that communications can help music education hubs realise their ED&I goals
First published on LinkedIn in October 2022. The National Plans for Music Education in England and Wales both have a clear focus on inclusion. In England, it’s one of the strategic functions of a music education hub. In Wales, there will be national and local EDI policies and initiatives to address barriers to music education.…
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 MoreREVIEW: Demystifying music education research – Anita Collins’ new online course
Anita Holford of Writing Services reviews Dr Anita Collins’ ‘Bigger Better Brains starter course’.
Read More10 useful questions to ask when planning your social media content
Are you responsible for/do you ‘do’ social media for your organisation? ? Struggling with engagement? Here are ten tips (no.1 is above!): Would you like to get more attention on social media, attract more followers and get more engagement from those who already follow you? We have an ‘on-demand’ short online course that can…
Read MoreInfluencing and advocating for your charity, arts or music organisation – part 2 decision science
Advocating for your cause following the Covid-19 pandemic using empathy, behaviour change and decision science – part 2.
Read MoreAdvocating for music in schools – 5 tips for heads of music/performing arts, music co-ordinators and music teachers
Advocating for music in schools after the pandemic – 5 tips for heads of music/performing arts, music co-ordinators and music teachers.
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