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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
