Seize this one essential insight from writing maestro Terry Pratchett
According to a new biography, the author of the Discworld fantasy novels, Terry Pratchett, had a very pragmatic view of his talent and priorities....
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A recent Twitter storm pulled back the curtain on the publishing business and revealed some intriguing secrets about true nature of book sales. It...
The curious case of a magic stone that caused ripples
What do a gross intestinal stone, landmark consumer law and magic have in common? All of those things come together at the King’s Bench of 1603. The...
How to find a compelling voice: stunning advice from a master story-teller
Finding your voice, something that is distinctly you, is not alchemy, it just requires you to be you, says George Saunders, short story supremo A...
7 ways the West Wing finale got it completely wrong
The West Wing broadcast its last episode in 2006 offering clues to the characters' futures. But some of those storylines felt wrong. Here's why....
Wait up – here’s our 9 top social media trends for 2022
There's something remarkable happening out there, beginning with the letter T. And it launches our list of the top social media trends of the year....
How to create the illusion of success – then let your brain do the rest
The old notion of “fake it till you make it” has received a bad rap of late – but here’s the twist: there’s scientific evidence to support the idea....
How to make the impossible happen, step by step
Starting a major project like a novel can be overwhelming at first. Learn from the remarkable Tommy Caldwell about how to conquer the impossible. I...
9 brilliant (and practical) tips on how to tell a great story
What is a story? The age-old question with many answers. Best ask someone who has experience of creating stories that resonate and make us care...