Tag: writing a book

A pile of books arranged for sale in a bookshop.

A Book for Sale: Chapter One

30 January 2026 | Career (and Freelancing), Life

A picture of the finish line at the end of a race, illustrating a blog post about writing a book.

How do you know when you’ve (finally) finished writing a book?

27 January 2026 | Life

A tomato timer, which may help you write a book.

Really Good Methods for writing a book

4 November 2025 | Career (and Freelancing), General

“Why is it taking me so long to write this f**king book?”

11 September 2025 | Life

A person on a beach, reading in the sunshine, to illustrate a blog post about writing a Number One Bestseller.

Number One Bestseller? First, write for YOU

21 August 2025 | Life

Writing a book is an uphill struggle: a picture of two trainer-clad feet ascending stone steps.

Book problems: ‘murky middles’ and editing slumps

17 July 2025 | General, Life

A man flexing his back muscles, to illustrate a blog post about “flexing my writing muscle”.

“I’m just flexing my writing muscle.”

4 July 2025 | Career (and Freelancing), Life

A black-and-write photo of a person sitting at a desk and writing by hand, to illustrate a piece about introvert extrovert writer.

Do you have to be deep and introverted to write well?

25 January 2024 | Career (and Freelancing), General, Life

Three people sitting on a bench, looking down at their watches, to illustrate a blog post about writing schedules.

Does the ‘perfect’ writing schedule exist?

17 January 2024 | General, Life

Book-writing tools and templates: a picture of some pens, pencils and writing implements lined up on a white background.

What tools and templates should I use to help me write a book?

6 December 2023 | General

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