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Next time you need a dose of inspiration, try cracking open a fantasy novel. Turns out, 1,000-page epics are great for creativity.

Claire Barham

Jan 23, 2025

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Innovation this, technology that. So, what's the story? Startups that ground their message in storytelling bring fresh perspectives to familiar concepts, and have a leading edge in a saturated space.

Maor Ofek

Jan 23, 2025

Verbal Archive

How research-driven copywriting reshaped Lancaster County Career & Technology Center to highlight ambition and hands-on learning.

Trevor Stauffer

Jan 21, 2025

Verbal Archive

Ayoh adds a dash of verbal sauce to the classic sandwich sidekick with Molly Baz's signature flair, embodied in its playful, old-school-inspired verbal identity by CENTER.

Thomas Pokorn

Jan 13, 2025

Interviews

Meet Will Nicklin, Head of Copy at How&How (and mid-run brainstorming enthusiast). Here, he sheds light on what skills truly matter, favorite ways to procrastinate and fresh ideas to make our industry more inclusive.

The Subtext Editorial Team

Jan 9, 2025

Interviews

Tom Hoare, Senior Copywriter at Koto, shares insights on crafting verbal identities, effective team collaboration and advice for thriving in the industry

The Subtext Editorial Team

Dec 20, 2024

Resources

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.

Verbal Archive

StreetEasy’s verbal identity and NYC-centric campaigns resonate with locals, using wit and authenticity to stand out in the city’s real estate market.

Jason Ferguson

Apr 29, 2024

Featured

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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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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Loah’s playful tagline charms, but does the rest of their messaging hit the mark? A review of the highs and lows of their brand identity and copy.

March 29, 2024

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Discover the journey behind Between The Lines, Zosia Swidlicka's zine exploring the often overlooked but vital role of brand language in shaping a brand’s identity.

April 10, 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

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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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Hanna Sorbito shares her unique insights on producing great copywriting as a bilingual copywriter.

October 28, 2024

Submissions

At The Subtext, we celebrate great writing and fresh perspectives. Have an article idea, new work to showcase or an interview request? We can't wait to hear from you.