Long before I was a writer, I was a psychologist. The study of the whys of what we do drew me like the smell of
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What Readers Really Want
Today is the final instalment of our four week foray into why our readers are drawn to story. We’ve discovered how pervasive story really is,
How Story Affects Us
Continuing in our four post series on the foundation for harnessing your readers’ psychology, today we’re exploring how story affects us. We’ve already explored where
The 5 Keys to Writing with Depression
Anyone that has ready book Grit for Writers knows that I share my personal story of grit and the challenges that mental health means for a
The Power of Grit for Writers
Only one more sleep before Grit for Writers hits Amazon bookshelves! To say I’m excited is an understatement. I wanted to share with you an
Growth Mindset for Writers
It’s not always the people who start out the smartest who end up the smartest. – Alfred Binet, inventor of the IQ test As I’m
Book Review: The Emotional Wound Thesaurus
There are a gazillion writing craft books out there. I personally love them, but that’s because I love to devour information (right now I’m reading
How to Write When You Least Feel Like It
Writing is tough. Sure, there’s the days when we hit our ‘flow’ state; words pour from our minds faster than we can type, plot twists
6 FREE Inspirational Posters for Writers
As we stare down the barrel of 2017 and with a book set to be published in April I’m reflecting on all the wisdom that
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