Creative Thinking

Ten of the best podcasts for writers

There are so many podcasts about writing now, covering the craft, the business, the pleasures – and the pain. Here are ten of the best.

James Clear’s book Atomic Habits is about making tiny changes for remarkable results

You'll get more out of your year if you take time to set intentions, to plan and dream. Here are some questions to help

I read 83 books in 2021. Here are my favourites, both fiction and non-fiction

Before you look forward to 2022, take some time to review your year just gone.

The editor of The Idler magazine on his new book, and why we should all be a little more idle

These are challenging times. Here are a few things that might help.

Feeling overwhelmed, lacking focus? Gary Keller's The ONE Thing will help you see what's most important – then get it done

Ayana Webb has an impressive business teaching piano online. Whatever your skill, if you can teach it, you can do it too

2021 has not been the easiest year. But it's not too late to start fresh with your creative goals

It's counter-intuitive, but scientifically proven. You get more done if you take a break.

We all need to give it a rest sometimes. But even more so, this year.