How to find your direction, in work and life
Hint: despite the advice in self-help books, it's not about following your passion
Creative Thinking
Helping you to live your most creative life
The best tools for writers in 2026
All you really need to write is a pen and paper. But this list of tools and resources will help you do more – and earn more from your work
A look inside my tech stack
The apps and tools I use the most as a writer – and as a coach
Make time for the work you want to do
It's easy to put off creative work. To say you don't have time. But if it's important, you need to make the time. Here's how.
Use your creative assets
Make your archive work for you. Old work should be out there, doing PR for you, representing you, earning more. Here's how.
How to make 10k more from your creative work
Make the time and space to dream big. And notice when you keep yourself small.
How to earn an extra £1000 a month
Money matters. So here's how you earn £1000 more.
How to make more money
A few suggestions to help you make a little extra this month. Because times are tough, and we all deserve to be paid for our creativity.
Ten of the Best Books for Writers
Writers love to read – and write – about writing. Here are my favourites.
In praise of inconvenience
We're being force-fed convenience, apps that take the effort out of everything. But some things are worthwhile because they're hard. Creative work, for instance..
12 ways to make life better. Instantly.
Running on empty? Here are 12 tips to make life feel better, more juicy and creative. Instantly.
How to find focus in an increasingly distracted world
What I learned from re-reading Cal Newport’s book Deep Work