What is planning, anyway? (you know, for your book)

This is an excerpt from an eBook I’m writing at present, that you’ll be able to download for FREE pretty soon. If you’re short on time and just want me to give you a nudge when the eBook’s available, pop your name in the box on the right to get...

Your plan = your power

This is an excerpt from an eBook I’m writing at present, that you’ll be able to download for FREE pretty soon. (And I’m just going to say that it’s taking a LOT of restraint to be this low-key about it. I’m loving this eBook so hard right...

On knitting and urgency

It’s been a while. How are you all? I hope your celebrations and New Year have been beautiful, filled with the things you love. Possibly even with a tiny bit of time squeezed in somewhere for writing! For my part: life has moved apace for me and the community I...

When fear is the bridge

Fear is a big one for writers. There. I’ve said it. (Not that you didn’t know already) You know how it is: you write, and you write, and you write… by yourself, for yourself and your own enjoyment, and that’s all fine, good and comfortable....

The ‘ability’ in accountability

I’ve been thinking a lot about accountability lately. It’s something that we love to hate. (and if you’ve not got a heap of time, please click here and tell me how you like your accountability to look. Thanks!) We need it, but wish we didn’t....

Are you a Proper Writer? (Part II)

Last week I was talking about what you think a Proper Writer does. Who they are, what they do, how they live, and especially, what characteristics make them a Writer. Inside everyone who writes there lives a Stereotypical Writer, and that’s who we were defining...