Feb 13, 2025
Why Finishing Your Writing Matters More Than Perfection I recently had a reminder about perfection. In a rush of enthusiasm I set up lots of useful structures for our new Book Forge intake and then emailed all the information to them in a flurry of excitement. Only...
Feb 5, 2025
Writing about your life demands more than therapy. As a writing therapist, I see every day how powerful writing about your life experiences can be. Using writing to unlock deep emotions and long forgotten, or buried memories, can help us understand ourselves better,...
Jan 23, 2025
How to Trust Your Writing Ability One thing all writers have in common is self-doubt. Whether it is the lingering voice of a precious critic or those mind monkeys that take up residence from time to time, it seems we are all equally afflicted. Before we go any further...
Jan 13, 2025
What our nonfiction book writing course offers that others don’t “If there was a 6 star review, they would get it. I can’t say enough positive things about Booksmith Academy and their book writing programme, the Book Forge. If you have a book in your future, I highly...
Dec 2, 2024
Peace can be achieved by grabbing your pen this holiday season The mental load at this time of year can be unbearable. Shopping lists for food, presents, festive events, parties, what the kids are doing, who is coming to stay… it feels never ending some days,...
Nov 20, 2024
Writing in Winter is the best As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, we naturally spend more time indoors and our minds turn to cosy, comforting activities. There are fewer demands on our time as we tend to have fewer social engagements during most of the...
Nov 6, 2024
I remember when I first started writing articles and opinion pieces, back in high school (humpty-something years ago), I would actually brace myself before putting a single word down. I pretty much adopted an alter ego, took on another personality through my writing...
Oct 22, 2024
Rituals can be a game changer for writers Writing a book is more than just putting words on a page—it’s a journey that requires both mental clarity and emotional resilience. At Booksmith Academy, we’ve guided many authors through The Book Forge, and we...
Oct 9, 2024
The importance of clarity in your writing Writing in a simple way is so important. While some might see it as dumbing down, there is a lot to be said for the art of writing plain and simple prose. In this blog we explore clarity in writing and offer some handy tips on...
Sep 4, 2024
Tips on opening chapters, opening pages and opening lines Firsts can be difficult. Nerve-wracking. Full of self-doubt. Fear of judgement. For some writers, a blank page is scarier than Norman Bates in a clown costume. Starting a book can become such an obstacle for...
