The Messy Guide to Making Stuff
I used to believe that everything I created – be it a book, a business, a relationship, a home – had to be perfect. And perfect first time. As a…
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The Art of Crafting a Great Second Draft
As Hemingway once said: ‘The first draft of anything is shit’, and when I’m coaching other writers I always advise they give themselves permission to write badly first time round. If…
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What to do When Your Dream Bubble Bursts
Recently, my son and I went on a mini road-trip adventure in America. My son is football-mad (soccer-mad for US readers) and has been following the fortunes of an American team…
Read MoreTop Ten Tips for Young (or New) Writers
When I was a teenager I thought that my passion for books and writing was going to save me. From the ages of fourteen to sixteen I’d rebelled against the…
Read MoreIn Celebration of Celebrity Publishing
I’ve been invited to take part in a panel discussion on celebrity children’s publishing. One of the questions up for discussion is: “Books by celebrities are often looked on as…
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