Squirrel-on-Toast … or Why it’s Time to Redefine Success
I’ve spent a lot of my life feeling afraid about money – or rather, feeling afraid about having no money. It started when I was at university. Most of the…
Read MoreA Rallying Call for Writers
Today, I was talking to someone who’s just starting out as a writer, working on a series of stories for children. ‘When I first started writing I really loved it,’…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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