by Bec Evans | Jun 14, 2015
I’m a productivity nerd – nothing delights me more than a how-to guide on getting organised and getting things done. Over the years I’ve gathered a collection of titles that have inspired me to start writing, helped me deal with distraction, and offered advice...
by Bec Evans | Nov 28, 2014
Journalist and writer Oliver Burkeman says that researching writing habits has made him an ‘amateur expert’ on how to schedule creativity into an over busy and overwhelmed life. He shared his top advice on how to get creative work done while also being...
by Bec Evans | Mar 18, 2014
Last week I presented at the annual conference of the National Association for Writers in Education. I discussed training writers in the practice of writing, whether it can be taught and if there is a role for technology in helping writers to develop their habits. The...
by Bec Evans | Mar 9, 2014
Morning pages hold a fascination for writers. Devotees like Francesca Chessa swear by them as a channel for creativity. Whereas time-pressed would-be writers like me look on in bafflement and wonder how to find the time to undertake such a practice. I go back to...
by Bec Evans | Jan 23, 2014
Anthony Trollope wrote over sixty books whilst working for the General Post Office – famously introducing the post box to Britain. Since its publication in 1883 his autobiography has inspired writers and incited jealousy. I take a closer look at his awesome levels of...
