Welcome to Pushing the Pen
Public service corporate writing matters. Every committee paper, board report, entry on the risk register or set of minutes can help shape decisions that affect people’s lives.
Pushing the Pen is a home for public servants who want to write with greater clarity, confidence and purpose. Whether you’re writing your very first committee paper or helping to shape writing culture across your organisation, you’ll find practical guidance, thoughtful ideas and real-world experience here.
Where are you on your writing journey?
- Penprentice – you’ve suddenly been asked to write reports, risks or other corporate documents… and there seems to be no one to show you how.
- FineLiner – you’re developing your existing craft and looking for practical ways to write even more clearly and effectively.
- PenHolder – you look after templates, standards, governance or corporate processes, and want to help others get it right
- Penfluencer – you’re passionate about good writing and seeking to change your organisation’s culture
- Pendronwr – you’re interested in the bigger questions: systems thinking, smart governance, AI and how writing influences thinking and decision-making
Wherever you’re starting from, you’re very welcome! Take what you need – use it for yourself and/or pass it on – and please also bring your own ideas to the table…
Got a resource to share, or a question you’d like explored? Get in touch – this space grows stronger with every contribution.