From clearer thinking to the confidence that comes with mastering a skill to processing difficult life events – not to mention the sheer pleasure of creativity – here are some of the ways writing can give your mental health a boost.
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Feeling stuck? Think you’re just not creative? Think again. Here’s how to get those ideas flowing.
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How many words in a novel? Here are the average word counts and page numbers by genre – so that you know what to aim for!
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The London Book Fair is back! And so am I. Here are my top takeaways for authors.
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In this masterclass, writing productivity expert Bec Evans of Prolifiko will guide you with tried and tested approaches that will help you create a writing habit that works for you. She’ll help you find time, support and the systems that keep you going.
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The author of bestselling memoir ‘Love Child’ talks about how to draw a compelling narrative out of the rough material of your life.
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Have you read a book where you felt the wind, tasted the air, and shivered with the protagonist? Learn how to use the setting to breath life and an extra dimension into your stories. Discover tools to bring your location alive.
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There are lots of hashtags out there that are useful to help writers promote their work, connect with other writers, and – well – write. How do you use them, and which should you use?
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Want to write a memoir? My favourite piece of memoir-writing advice is from the late, great Carrie Fisher, author of bestselling memoirs and autobiographical fiction. And also Princess Leia.
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Want to write about nature? Join the author of ‘I Belong Here’ for an enlightening workshop on how to observe and describe the natural world.
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Today is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year. And these are certainly tough times. How can you stay sane, optimistic – and build resilience as a writer?
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If you’ve got some unexpected time on your hands over the holidays, this can be a great time of year to catch up on some reading, do some writing – or simply plan some writing.
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