Handy hints
Seeing as we are in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, with millions of people either in lockdown or self-isolating, many previously face-to-face activities are starting to be carried out online. I thought this true story might serve both as a cautionary tale and as some light relief.
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Aching feet, by Terry Freedman
Some ideas about what to do if you’re stuck at home because of Covid-19-related advice regarding social contact.
Read MoreHere are some practical things a writer can do in the current (Covid-19) circumstances.
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No time! By Terry Freedman
Most of us live in the real world rather than an ideal one, and sometimes find it almost impossible to find enough time to write productively. Here are seven things you can try to help ensure that when you do have time you’re not at a loss for words.
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A different way of thinking! Photo of a notice outside Chives cafe in London, by Terry Freedman
How to use an Oulipo technique involving proverbs to get through writer’s block.
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Empty bench and table, by Terry Freedman
How about forgetting all that “She said…”, “He said…” stuff? There is real power in a piece of prose or poetry where you can “hear” only one side of the conversation.
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Frustration, by Terry Freedman
What can you do if your printer tells you there’s a paper jam even though there isn’t? Try this solution.
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Editing Alt text in Mailerlite, by Terry Freedman
Using your own drawings and photos? Make sure you protect your intellectual property as best you can.
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Things may not be as bad as they seem…. Illustration: The Scream, by Terry Freedman, with apologies to Munch.
Losing a client doesn’t have to be a complete disaster.
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Diverted Traffic, by Terry Freedman
People should say what they mean. One way of doing so would be to use the correct word. Another way would be to use objective facts rather than subjective value judgements.
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Photo from Stencil. Licence: CC0
Another article in the 'bad writing' series, 7 Features of Bad Writing suggests some common characteristics of poor prose. Any one of these 'sins' would serve as an indicator, especially if they occur more than once or twice.
Read MoreWhen should you use bullet points, and when numbers? Read on to find out.
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Photo from Stencil. Licence: CC0
If you're too tired to write, AND you wear glasses, maybe this is the solution. One of these days I'll learn, and I'm hoping this post will serve as a reminder -- to myself!
Read MoreIf you have a tonne of books, what's the best way of organising them? Here are a few suggestions.
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High Street Kensington: more than just a station. Come out of the station, turn left, and it's a nice walk or short bus ride to Olympia, where #LBF17 was held. Photo by Terry Freedman 2017
What I learnt on the last day of the London Book Fair 2017.
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With apologies to Edvard Munch
What could be worse than losing all of your carefully crafted work? Here are 5 ways to protect yourself against that happening.
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The iCloud.com dashboard
If you use the Notes app on an Apple device like an iPad, and wish to access your notes from an Android device, such as an HTC smartphone, here's a work-around.
Read MoreA handy hint for writing on the move.
Read MoreIf you have an ebook reader or app, especially the Kindle, then you're in luck. Here are 5 free and low-cost services from which you can obtain new books every day!
Read MoreIf you use a device like a phone, laptop or netbook, here's a handy tip to help you enjoy more writing time between battery charges.
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