Reading might seem like a separate hobby to writing… …especially if you are struggling to find time to write you might think that sitting reading a book is a waste of time, let me explain why it is so important. Many moons ago when I was a teacher, part of...
Emotions can hit us when we least expect them Every day we are caught unawares by our emotions; a song comes on the radio, someone walks past wearing a familiar scent or a storyline on a TV show strikes a chord and from nowhere we are crying. Surely when you are...
5 reasons why you should write a nonfiction book Has the thought ever crossed your mind that you could write a nonfiction book? A guide book, a memoir, how-to, self-help, a cookbook. If not, why not? What’s holding you back? Maybe you’re one of those people who has...
Write like nobody’s watching Let’s talk about feeling the fear and doing it anyway. How many things have you wanted to do in your life, but have stopped short? Self-doubt, fear of failure or being judged can choke our willingness to go out and do that scary but...
Introducing Booksmith Academy! We will be opening our doors to you in October! A few months ago now, a seed of an idea was planted in our heads by our friend Lisa Williams. She couldn’t understand why we weren’t working together and suggested we start an...
