Have you ever experienced a really productive afternoon? Probably. But can you remember your state of mind? I can, and when I think about it, it’s not what I was expecting. Read more…
I want to tell you a couple of shameful stories. The reason for these confessions will become clear. Then, if you like, you can share some stories of your own. Read more…
I wrote recently about my lack of focus and how I’m combating a wandering mind. But I’m fighting this battle on two fronts! The second is how I organise my day. Read more…
I need to remove distractions. This is not as simple as removing them from my work environment – this is about removing them from my mind. Read more…
There seems to be a drive in today’s society towards voracious consumption. There is so much “content” out there! but it’s important to take some time away from the buzz and enjoy space for thoughts of our own. Read more…
It pays to have other people around you. But it also pays to remember they can’t do the work for you. When it comes down to it, writing is a lonely business. Read more…
It’s true that I have a somewhat on-off relationship with the craft. But no matter what happens, I will always come back to it. Here are some of my reasons, and then I’d like to know yours. Read more…
Another one of those writing maxims and possibly the most obvious, and self-descriptive one of all. So what could I possibly have to say about the advice that “writers write”? Read more…
Behold, another writing maxim; a do-or-die rule that everyone agrees on! Or do they? We’ve tackled such rules before, but are we about to blow “Write Every Day” out the water? Read more…
Pinterest might not be the first choice of social network for writers, but with a little thought, there are certainly ways it can be useful – for research, a way to communicate with readers, and as a promotional tool. Read more…