It’s time to descend

Last time Trump won, in 2016, I encouraged, rallied, gave the pep talk. I called you to stand up, be loud, be the change you wanted to see in the world. I said it was more important than ever to hold the light, have your say, raise your voice. And it was. But this...

Sometimes it’s good to suck at writing

Because then you also know when you’re doing your best work. Without the dud sentences, without the stilted descriptions and turgid dialogue, you wouldn’t know when you’re flying. Sometimes I set out to write the worst possible prose I can, just to...

Power Words

There are words, and there are words. You most likely know what I mean. Words that have power and meaning, that connect us with who we are just by being said or written. I like to think of certain words as power words. These are words that energise, inspire, make you...