Mar 18, 2026
Reading. You might be wondering why we are talking about reading when we usually focus on writing. Well, as we have reminded our community so many times before, our favourite quote is this one from Pam Allyn: “Reading is like breathing in and writing is like...
Jan 21, 2026
The first words are always the hardest. It doesn’t matter whether you are writing a blog, a letter, a birthday card or a book, making a start is always the biggest challenge. I have just sat for a good ten minutes deciding how to start this blog. Why are they...
Dec 9, 2025
Do you create a writing vision board? As the new year approaches, many of us start to think about everything we have achieved this year, but also what we want to achieve in the coming year. A vision board is a magical way to spend a few hours really look at what it is...
Dec 3, 2025
How to find your true purpose, passion and motivation in nonfiction writing Have you ever noticed that people will often ask about what you’re writing, but rarely why you’re writing it? Even when you mention you’re writing a book – a whole book – have you...
Nov 19, 2025
How to know what to keep and what to cull Let’s get straight into it. Memoirs are highlight reels, not hefty director’s cuts. Nobody wants to read a day-by-day account of your life. I don’t care if you’re Taylor Swift or Jeff Goldblum (two celebs I’m very curious...
