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Messaging Director Cameron Leberecht explores whether generative AI is really an effective tool for creativity—or if it's just diluting our ideas.

Cameron Leberecht

Jun 2, 2025

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How to discover brand stories that matter, and shape them into a strategy with real impact.

Sam Lightfinch

May 29, 2025

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From shaping brand narratives to writing poems, Allie Oliver shares how great writing starts with being true to yourself and knowing how to make your point of view resonate.

The Subtext Editorial Team

May 28, 2025

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A guide to staying creatively engaged when it feels like the world is unraveling in chaos.

Aurélia de Azambuja

May 22, 2025

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Copywriter Nida Ahmad shares how Dungeons & Dragons became her creative superpower—transforming pandemic isolation into better storytelling, collaboration, and words that hit harder.

Nida Ahmad

May 15, 2025

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Jones Knowles Ritchie's Christopher Sharpe shares his journey from aspiring music journalist to Creative Director — digging into creative icks, the power of a strong point of view, and what it means to "Virgo out."

The Subtext Editorial Team

May 9, 2025

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Our resource library is an ever expanding collection of inspiration curated for writers and creatives. Find helpful tools, recommended books and articles, invaluable websites, and more.

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Discover copywriting insights from three essential books, focusing on language, responsibility, and creativity in branding.

Emily Coyle

May 22, 2024

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The Subtext's outside-the-box gift ideas to inspire and delight the writer or creative in your life.

December 10, 2024

Interviews

Get to the future of advertising with Springboards.ai, where AI tools meet human creativity for faster, more innovative outputs. Pip Bingemann shares the vision of transforming agency workflows.

April 11, 2024

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Think beyond the Moleskine. Ditch the coffee mug with a typewriter on it. This gift list / wish list proves that gifts for copywriters can be thoughtful, without thinking too hard.

December 15, 2023

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Freelance copywriter Gemma Strang dives into the creative benefits of playing board games as copywriters and the best ones you should check out.

December 6, 2024

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Neil Whitfield makes a case for embracing American English, breaking down linguistic differences, and highlighting the evolution and cultural richness of dialects.

September 11, 2024

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Delving into the creative world of 404 pages, showcasing how brands like Heinz and Dominos use them to enhance their brand voice and connect with their audience.

March 5, 2024

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Bite Back’s new identity gives a voice to young activists, challenging food industry giants with bold messaging and a focus on exposing harmful marketing practices.

May 22, 2024

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Pamela Henman celebrates The Subtext's success after one year, encouraging writers to submit raw, bold ideas, offering a space for free expression and creative writing.

July 31, 2024

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