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Want to tell your story and make real connections? Learn the secret…
Want to tell your story and make real connections? Learn the secret... What's the big secret? … The story is not about you! How can your story possibly not be about you? You're...
Your stories gathering tumbleweed? You’re probably doing THIS wrong…
Is nobody reading your stories? You're probably doing THIS wrong... You write a story/article/100,000 word novelised biography, put it out there... and nothing. Nada. Zip. Zilch....
Four things you should NEVER say to a writer
There are some awful things you might have said to a friend who loves writing. You probably said them in all innocence. Allow me to explain why you should never, ever repeat...
Do YOU have what it takes to write a book?
It seems that every other person these days has a book in them, whether it's a book to tell their own story, a novel, or a book to complement their business. Do you recognise...
Writing Your Business Book: Know This BEFORE You Start…
Planning a business book? You want to write a business book so that people will see you as the expert in your field? You want potential clients to be desperate to work with you?...
Three Myths About Good Writing Debunked
There are many myths about what makes good writing. Here I debunk three of them... 1. Good writing needs to be grammatically correct. Not always. Controversial? Not particularly...
I’ve Got An Idea For A Story…
“I've got an idea... but I haven't got a clue where to start.” If I had a penny for every time I've heard those words! What is that fear of getting started all about? It can be...
Why We All Love A Villain
I can't be the only one who is more interested in what a villain gets up to than the struggles of a goody-two-shoes hero. We are taught from the time we are very small that we...
Why You Should Never Write a Book
So what if you've always had that idea to write a novel? Big deal if the fabulous life events of a family member ought to be recorded for posterity in a book? Nobody actually...