Recent Posts
The Stand-Up Comedown
(Inspired by https://substack.com/@jessdelfino, who did it better!) I’m a writer, first and foremost. There is no page small enough that I can’t hide behind. But… Read more
The Book of Luke
When I first watched the original Star Wars movie, sitting on the edge of my seat so I could take it all in, I never… Read more
My Problem with Authenticity (on LinkedIn)
We all know the creed: be yourself online and lo, you will find your tribe. More importantly, for business, they will find you and know… Read more
The Suitability Gap aka The Information Game
I had the good fortune to share a podcast episode with Nadine Matheson, best-selling author and lawyer. As is often the case with a fast-flowing… Read more
You must be joking!
Recently, on LinkedIn, a bunch of us were lamenting the lack of opportunities for gag writers. It got me thinking about the things I’d tried… Read more
Wellbeing for Writers
When it comes to novel writing it’s a jungle out there* and in there as well. You spend inordinate amounts of time deliberating and procrastinating… Read more
Should Fiction Keep It Real?
I planned to write about the balance between a writer’s life and their inner world, but this piece on the BBC website caught my eye… Read more
Altruism for Authors
I’m a great believer in supporting the writing community wherever possible and whenever practicable. Of course, there is competition for representation, for publication, and for… Read more