Managing the procrastination problemThe foremost expert on procrastination opens his seminal book of research on the subject by admitting he’s never delayed, deferred or put…Apr 19, 2023Apr 19, 2023
The ups and downs of writing confidenceLast week I delivered a workshop on how to build writing confidence to a packed room. I mean, who doesn’t want to be more confident in…Apr 19, 2023Apr 19, 2023
What’s the one thing you’ve learned?When writers talk about their books, they often start with a story about their initial idea. I wrote about this time-honoured opener in…Apr 19, 2023Apr 19, 2023
How a writing block led to a breakthroughWhen writers do promotional talks they often share the backstory of their book: where, when and how they were struck by a spark of…Apr 19, 2023Apr 19, 2023
The perfect routine doesn’t exist: imperfect advice from Oliver BurkemanOliver Burkeman believes current thinking about productivity is a trap. There is no such thing as the perfect time management approach or…Jan 23, 2023Jan 23, 2023
Being a Writer — Getting it Written: A Conversation with Oliver BurkemanTo celebrate the launch of ‘Written: How to Keep Writing and Build a Habit That Lasts’ co-authors Bec Evans and Chris Smith explore what…Jan 11, 2023Jan 11, 2023
The most productive (not) writing dayYesterday I had a writing day. I cleared my calendar, scheduled it in, met up with an author accountability buddy in the most perfect…Nov 24, 2022Nov 24, 2022
The power of ‘if’: how imagining the future helps writersWhat-if thinking is a powerful tool for writers. It helps novelists create new worlds to shine a light on how we live now. Speculating…Sep 8, 2022Sep 8, 2022
The resilience to keep writingFor the last decade I’ve been studying writing habits and how writers keep going. Turns out what I thought about resilience is wrong.Apr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2022
The complete guide to working with beta readersEverything you need to know about working with beta readers — who they are, the benefits of using them and practical tips on how to…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022