You cannot assume that every reader will know what words like 'etc' will refer to or included.
Read MoreBookshops I like: The Brick Lane Bookshop
If you can get to Shoreditch in London, be sure to visit the Brick Lane Bookshop. Thiis article tells you why.
Read MoreNew books bulletin launched
Read on for news about my new books-related newsletter. Reviews of books and bookshops, new book announcements, writerly tips, and news about my own works.
Read MoreThe London Book Fair 2018 Seminar Programme
The London Book Fair website now has seminar listings in place. This article lists my top 11 sessions so far.
Read MoreWhat I've been reading: Waterhouse on newspaper style
This book may be thirty years old, but its advice is still pertinent. If you want to have a blitz or crackdown against, or shake-up of, bad writing (all examples of 'tabloidese'), then this is the book for you.
Read MoreLists: Bullets or numbers?
When should you use bullet points, and when numbers? Read on to find out.
Read MoreBookshops I like: Hatchards
How an experience at one of my favourite bookshops warmed me up on a freezing day.
Read MoreBook up for the London Book Fair 2018
It's that time of year again: time to book up a visit to the London Book Fair.
Read MoreNo way to treat freelancers
If you're feeling frustrated or angry at not being paid for your work, you might take solace from the fact that you're not alone, according to recent research.
Read MoreForeword, Preface or Introduction?
Do you know the difference between a Foreword, a Preface and an Introduction? I didn't either until I found an excellent article on the web.
Read MoreReview of Baking with Kafka, by Tom Gauld
Baking with Kaka is a great book, especially if you're a writer and an avid reader.
Read MoreHead in the clouds?
Writing in your head can be a good idea -- and you don't need to type it out.
Read MoreToo tired to write?
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 MorePublished at last!
I recently tried my hand at a completely different form of writing. So what did I learn from the experience?
Read MoreCan creative writing be taught?
Some people say "of course creative writing can be taught", while others say the opposite. I take a slightly more nuanced view.
Read MoreMore copyright-free photos
More lovely photos -- and free to use too!
Read MoreMy writing/publishing process
My preferred method when it comes to writing books won't appeal to everyone, but I thought it might be of interest to some writers. It's based on the principal of specialisation of labour -- the 'labour' in this case being computer applications rather than people.
Read MoreHow to organise your books
If you have a tonne of books, what's the best way of organising them? Here are a few suggestions.
Read MoreJune 21st: National Writing Day
Today is National Writing Day!
Read MoreGetting The Most Out Of Education Conferences -- Now Available On Kobo!
Information about my ebook, Education Conferences, plus where to buy it on Kobo.
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