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We can do hard things

We can do hard things

Making a new story, a song, an artwork is difficult. But we can do hard things – and as creatives, we need to

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tools for writers

The best tools for writers in 2023

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

Read moreThe best tools for writers in 2023
Books for Creatives

The Best Books for Creatives

The best books for creatives. Read on for help with process, productivity, marketing and inspiration!

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William Shaw

William Shaw on a life in crime

William Shaw is now a successful crime writer. But it took 30 years and three failed novels for him to find the audience his writing deserves.

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podcasts for writers

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.

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Tom Hodgkinson

Tom Hodgkinson: the hardest working man in slow business

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

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Why can't I finish?

Why Can’t I Finish This?

Sometimes it's hard to let go of a creative project. So here are seven reasons why you can't seem to finish – and how to get it done

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Writing morning pages can help with creative blocks

Morning pages: writing to unblock and guide creativity

Morning pages are nonsense, and no one but you will ever read them. Yet they're a surprisingly powerful tool for creativity.

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Daisy Buchanan

Daisy Buchanan on writing her love story for greedy girls

Author, journalist, podcaster – and now a best-selling author with Insatiable

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Lou Rhodes

Lou Rhodes on Lamb, lockdown, and her new book for children

Lou should have been touring with her group Lamb in 2020. Instead, she created a children's book

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launching a new career in lockdown

Starting a new career in lockdown

When four peacocks arrived in town, they changed one couple's lives

Read moreStarting a new career in lockdown
Best books for writers

Ten of the Best Books for Writers

Writers love to read – and write –about writing. Here are my favourites.

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