by Chris Smith | May 28, 2016
Being creative makes us happy – that’s true – but not just because we just enjoy dreaming up new ideas and having flights of fancy. Research tells us that what we really love about creativity is mastering something that is important to us – stretching ourselves...
by Chris Smith | Jan 29, 2016
Psychologist and author of the bestselling book Flow, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, thinks that highly creative people aren’t like us. But he doesn’t buy into the idea of the creative genius either. People who are highly creative don’t have special minds, but they do have...
by Chris Smith | Aug 16, 2015
Whether you’re sharing in a group, asking a friend, or meeting a professional one-to-one, asking for feedback is a test of any writer’s mettle but there are ways to make the process less harrowing. Here are six tips on getting it right. 1. Check your...
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 Heloise Wood | Apr 17, 2014
If you thought getting funding to write a novel sounds too good to be true, think again. Award-winning journalist, aspiring novelist and grant winner Heloise Wood shares her experience and top tips on applying for – and receiving – funding. So you’ve...
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...
