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 22, 2016
If your writing projects are stuck you need a plus-minus-equals. This system from Ryan Holiday involves finding three different types of supportive people to keep you moving forward and in the right direction. These are people who you learn from, people who you learn...
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...
by Bec Evans | Jun 12, 2016
Starting a new creative project is such a buzz, but sticking with it sucks. Some people seem blessed with marathon-level endurance needed to complete long-term goals while the rest of us flit from idea to idea. But, take heart! Research shows that perseverance isn’t...
