Why I don’t rely on being inspired to write

Some days are easier than others. I have days when the words pour out with such ease that it can be hard to keep up. But I also have days when I'll open my laptop to write and after 30 minutes I've gone back and forth on the same few sentences and I have a … Continue reading Why I don’t rely on being inspired to write →

Acknowledgments

Growing up I don't think I ever read the acknowledgements of many books. I suppose, I probably just thought that's nothing to do with me, it's for the people being acknowledged. But recently I started thinking about who I'd acknowledge if I ever wrote a book and it was quite fun. I sat and asked … Continue reading Acknowledgments →

It might not be great for the environment but…

... I'm still going to do it. I find it easier to write down my words by hand, perhaps because I write quicker than I can type. I can never manage to keep up with myself when I'm writing from my laptop. The keyboard and screen of a phone, computer or laptop is no comparison … Continue reading It might not be great for the environment but… →

Reasons to stop checking the stats

Focus on doing things that are helpful and try not to get distracted by the seemingly significant things that are also known as stuff. If 764 people read this post, I might come to the conclusion that I should write 'Reasons to...' posts more or that this length or writing style is the winning combo. … Continue reading Reasons to stop checking the stats →

I, you and we

I'm a personal journal/diary writer. It's my trade of 10+ years and from doing that writing in first person using 'I' is something that comes naturally to me. But when writing in a space for other people to read I've started to realise that unless I'm writing for you to get to know me then … Continue reading I, you and we →

When you’re not in-flow

Having a daily writing practice means that writers block isn't an excuse I can use. There are days when writing feels a little more rigid and I suppose I feel 'blocked' but I don't feed it because whether I feel in-flow or totally out of flow I still have to write and share something. I … Continue reading When you’re not in-flow →

Tortured writers and the appeal of tragedy

And sometimes we write simply out of necessity. It's not that we have groundbreaking points to make or ideas to share but instead that we feel drawn to putting pen to paper or tapping away at keys. It's something we do for ourselves, everyone else is secondary because no matter how many people read, comment … Continue reading Tortured writers and the appeal of tragedy →

Alphabet soup

One afternoon I decided that instead of going to lunch at the usual place with the usual people, I would have alphabet soup. This means nothing more than I sat alone with my headphones in listening to music ranging from The Preatures to Chance the Rapper and The Stone Roses to Amine. I was sat … Continue reading Alphabet soup →

Making notes, things to remember

I recently found a scrap of paper with a few sentences scrawled on it. I’d forgotten about this particular moment but as I read my words it all came flooding back. I’d written down some thoughts about a conversation I had with someone over lunch. It was from around 4 years ago which reminded me … Continue reading Making notes, things to remember →