books

  • How Do You Know When A Project Is Finished?

    One could argue that creative projects are never really done. Like any skill, our creative processes and practices improve over time. You are a better writer today than you were yesterday, and you’re definitely a better writer now than you… Continue reading

    How Do You Know When A Project Is Finished?
  • The One Writing Hack That Can Change Everything

    We’ve all heard the writing advice to read as much and as widely as possible. The reason for this advice is fairly simple. If you are a fantasy writer and you only read fantasy novels, you run the risk of… Continue reading

    The One Writing Hack That Can Change Everything
  • Is Social Media Killing Us?

    When people talk about social media, you’d be forgiven for thinking that they were describing a dysfunctional romantic relationship. We’ve all read countless articles and watched news segments about how harmful social media can be. For some, these online platforms… Continue reading

    Is Social Media Killing Us?
  • Writing and Music

    Like good literature, music can invoke powerful emotions, imagery and even inspire spontaneous insights. A bad day can be turned around, even if only temporarily, by listening to an upbeat song or by reading an inspired piece of writing; whether… Continue reading

    Writing and Music
  • Author Interview with Jay Ludowyke

    Dr Jay Ludowyke is an author and academic with a research focus on narrative nonfiction, objects and artefacts. She holds qualifications in writing, history and library services. Her writing has appeared Meniscus, Visible Ink and TEXT. Jay’s debut novel, Carpathia,… Continue reading

    Author Interview with Jay Ludowyke
  • Why You Should Reread Books

    I love re-watching movies. Well…to clarify, I love re-watching movies that I love. Unsurprisingly, I also love rereading books that I love. Though, to be honest, rereading a beloved book from start to finish is a rare event. I certainly… Continue reading

    Why You Should Reread Books