Skip to content

The Red Pen of Doom

Conventional wisdom about writing is conventionally wrong.

  • About this blog
  • About me
  • Get in touch
  • 33 ways to fight lies, propaganda and oppression

Streets of Minneapolis by Springsteen–and 9 more protest songs

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

The past, present, and future of thriller villains

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023

Do you have what it takes to take what I have?

June 1, 2023February 5, 2026

Why every man must read a romance – and every woman a thriller

July 10, 2019February 5, 2026

Let’s get real about the hot mess of spell-check, grammar and editing tools

January 23, 2019February 5, 2026

The secret truth about writing

October 3, 2018February 5, 2026

Why are all writers lazy bums?

September 12, 2018February 5, 2026

One man’s love letter to romance authors and readers

August 17, 2018February 5, 2026

Robin Boyes: ‘The heart must be moved’

June 7, 2017February 5, 2026

Epic Black Car deserves good owner; are you worthy?

November 1, 2011February 5, 2026

MTV won’t play music videos, so I will: DAY 1 = 1981

January 3, 2026

CEILINGS by Lizzy McAlpine is a freaking masterpiece

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Why KING OF KILLERS deserves to be hunted down by Betty Gilpin

January 28, 2025January 26, 2025

JUNGLE invigorates music videos by going old school

January 27, 2025January 26, 2025

Why you DOOMSCROLL and how to stop it

October 30, 2024February 5, 2026

The storytelling genius of HALF OF MY HOMETOWN by Kelsea Ballerini

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Top 7 reasons why OpenAI is doomed doomed DOOMED

October 19, 2024

Why the movie RUN LOLA RUN is a freaking masterpiece

June 11, 2024June 9, 2024

For sale: Magical Box Full of Interwebs

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Posts navigation

Older posts

Sign up here

Join 3,194 other subscribers

Connect on Twitter

Follow @speechwriterguy

Praise for this silly blog

"In my insomniacal Twitter meanderings I find the miracle of @speechwriterguy. Follow him. He makes energetic sense about words. And life."

@CharlesCrawford, former British Ambassador turned speechwriter, writer, mediator, trainer, blogger. Founder member of ADRg Ambassadors LLP

"Informative, funny, blunt & quirky, @speechwriterguy 's blog is a must if you really give a damn about language & communication."

@DavidWeedmark of Ottawa, Canada, acclaimed poet and novelist with a penchant for dark roast coffee; passionately curious.

Categories

  • 1 Survival Sunday (41)
  • 2 Music Video Monday (174)
  • 3 Tinseltown Tuesday (129)
  • 4 Writing Secrets Wednesday (112)
  • 5 Random Thursday (120)
  • 6 Friendly Friday (27)
  • 7 Media Strategy Saturday (36)
  • Uncategorized (5)

blogrollcenter.com
best blogs
best blogs
The Red Pen of Doom - OnToplist.com

Blog at WordPress.com.
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • The Red Pen of Doom
    • Join 3,194 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • The Red Pen of Doom
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...