by Bec Evans | Jan 19, 2017
It’s no secret I’m a productivity freak. A friend recently drew a cartoon birthday card of me as Little Miss Just Get It Done and my secret Santa gift from colleagues at work last Christmas was a mug emblazoned with the words: Get Shit Done. At home, my shelves are...
by Bec Evans | Nov 28, 2016
I love tracking. Ever since I was a child I’ve counted and logged a whole bunch of activities. I’m fascinated at how things change over time and like figuring what it means so I can optimise and improve what I do. That’s why I’m now an avid streaker. Technology has...
by Bec Evans | Nov 12, 2016
Habits can transform our lives, they can help us achieve our most ambitious goals and fulfil our deepest dreams. But it’s darn hard to make writing a habit, some might say impossible. Understanding how habits are created and focusing on the first step – how to trigger...
by Chris Smith | Oct 16, 2016
When you’re slap bang in the middle of a writing project it’s hard to keep perspective. It’s easy to think that the thing you’re working on right now is the big one. The best you’ve ever done – perhaps you’ll ever do. But science tells us that every time you think...
by Chris Smith | Sep 17, 2016
Being a highly prolific writer is sneered at in some circles. Some people think there’s a trade-off between quality and quantity. To do truly ‘great work’ – you can’t do very much of it. But science disagrees. Most of the world’s best writers, creatives and innovators...
by Chris Smith | Jul 15, 2016
Working with a writing mentor can transform your writing. Chris Smith was lucky enough to get advice and feedback from a BBC producer for his first comedy script. Here’s what he learnt. I don’t have an infectious disease but if I did, I imagine telling people...
