Apr 9, 2025
How to master pacing in nonfiction writing and why There are lots of things we can do as nonfiction writers to help our readers absorb information, stay tuned and leave them wanting more. One of them is setting the right pace. Knowing how to deliver information at a...
Apr 2, 2025
Heart vs head is a debate that comes up often in many areas of life, but is it relevant for writers? You may think that it is important, particularly with non-fiction writing, that you write using your head. After all you are sharing knowledge, experience and wisdom,...
Mar 19, 2025
Confidence can be one of the biggest challenges writer’s face. Generally speaking we have no shortage of ideas, we can use tools and professional services if we are unsure about editing, grammar. spelling etc. The thing that stops more people writing than...
Mar 5, 2025
Nonfiction gets a bad rap in the entertainment stakes. It conjures images of dense, unimaginative textbooks or articles that sound like they’ve been written by a brick. But the best nonfiction is informative and just as entertaining and compelling as a great novel. It...
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...
