by Chris Smith | Nov 8, 2022
Our new book Written: How to keep writing and build a habit that lasts is out this January. So, what is it, why did we write it and how will it help people? (And if you’re here to find out how you can win a proof copy tomorrow, it’s by joining our...
by Chris Smith | Oct 5, 2022
If you’ve followed Prolifiko and our work for any amount of time, you might have figured out that Bec and I are married. If you haven’t, well, now you know. It’s not something we normally write about because our work is about you. But for...
by Bec Evans | Sep 8, 2022
What-if thinking is a powerful tool for writers. It helps novelists create new worlds to shine a light on how we live now. Speculating about the future is not just the preserve of science fiction writers – it can be helpful for all writers as they plan their...
by Bec Evans | Apr 12, 2022
I thought I knew about resilience. For the last decade I’ve been studying writing habits and how writers keep going. After a bereavement, I started to see things differently. It turns out I was wrong about what it means to be resilient. This follow up post considers...
by Bec Evans | Mar 1, 2022
Resilience is a panacea of a personality trait. Becoming more resilient can help us to bounce back from failure and lead to a host of positive outcomes. With a writing life littered with obstacles, it’s the kind of skill writers need to keep going long term. Here’s...
by Bec Evans | Aug 18, 2021
From punchy pep talks to solid science, I’ve been reading books about how to build better habits and keep going for over a decade. These are the ones I turn to again and again when I want a burst of inspiration or help answering a tricky coaching question. Read...