There are a few things you should know before writing a book. But they’re probably not what you would expect. You haven’t even put pen to paper yet and you ask me how to publish a book. You ask me how to self-publish and how to get readers. You ask me how to format a […]
13 Things I Learned From Aaron Sorkin’s MasterClass Q&A
I’ve just finished listening to Aaron Sorkin talk live and give valuable screenwriting writing advice to me and hundreds of other committed budding screenwriters. The Q&A was just one of the many high-quality goodies students of the Aaron Sorkin Teaches Screenwriting MasterClass have access to. You may have already read my reviews of the entire […]
10 Great Websites For Beginner Writers
Most websites are completely useless for writers. We all love videos of cats and cucumbers and babies eating sour lemons but they aren’t going to do much for our craft. If you want to get started as a writer, instead of trying to find inspiration in your Facebook news feed or your Silk Road wish […]
Whip Yourself Up Into A Fury (Werner Herzog Writing Advice)
Some writers can glide right into their story world at a moment’s notice. No warm up. No worrying about pulling a muscle. No “opening myself up to the Muse” bullshit. Just straight in there like a thief in the night. But other writers (probably 95% of us) need a pre-game ritual. Much the same way […]
How To Co-Author A Book With James Patterson (And MasterClass)
Fancy a chance to co-author a new book with James Patterson? Well now you can! Masterclass have just announced their second James Patterson Co-Author Competition. After the competition’s success last year, resulting in a student called Kacia Bal becoming James Patterson’s co-author, Masterclass are giving us all another shot at teaming up with one of the […]
10 Things Writers Can Learn From Haruki Murakami’s Norwegian Wood
Norwegian Wood is one of the greatest novels of the 20th century and a goldmine of writing advice. If you’re serious about becoming a better writer, you should consider each book you read to be a schooling in the craft of language, character, and story. Today our teacher is Haruki Murakami and our textbook is Norwegian Wood. Stick […]
Werner Herzog Masterclass Review (Week 2)
I’m now on the second week of the Werner Herzog Masterclass for filmmaking. This course has really helped me get through the week. I followed some of the lessons during my lunch break and have looked forward to a masterclass binge all week. The second week of the Werner Herzog Teaches Filmmaking Masterclass was just as […]
Werner Herzog Teaches Filmmaking Masterclass Review (Week 1)
This Werner Herzog Teaches Directing MasterClass review contains affiliate links, which means that, at zero cost to you, I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking one of my links. Signing up for the Werner Herzog Teaches Filmmaking Masterclass was a no-brainer. I’ve just finished Aaron Sorkin’s Screenwriting Masterclass, which I got tremendous value from. I’ve got […]
10 Writing Prompts That Don’t Suck
I love writing prompts. Some people hate them. I totally get that. Bad writing prompts have a distinctly high-school English 101 flavour. But good writing prompts are fun, shake things up, bust you out of a writing funk, and help you hone your craft in new ways. Sometimes all you want to do is write but […]
How To Prepare For NaNoWriMo If You’ve Never Written A Book Before
National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo for the initiated) is a 30-day crash course in what it’s like to be a writer. From November 1 to November 30, you’re going to…. Forsake your relationships Let the laundry pile up Neglect to shower Andddddd……… WRITE A BOOK November is a magical month because writers from all over […]
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