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The latest update: 30th/09/2026 A few months ago, a friend of mine contacted me for advice on a possible scam. Then last week another friend came across the same scam but from a different sender. A third said they had been receiving these scams for a while now. All three authors have agreed to share their emails, but they have asked me to hide their identities so they do not become further targets. Here is…
Method Writing is the writing version of Method Acting. According to Arc Studio Method Writing is “A writer or author who uses a writing technique in which he/she identifies emotionally with a character in the story and assumes that character’s persona in the telling.” The best way for you to write an authentic character is if you know them well. For those who have worked in theatre or on screen – no matter what job…
Writing is a phenomenal experience; it’s even more so once you’ve published. But before that, protecting your ideas and manuscript is a top priority. You need to learn how to handle your files, use technology, filter out people with ill intentions, make backups, and more. Then you need to learn how to protect yourself online, keep your privacy safe, and keep your social media secure. Please note: I will update this post as I learn…
According to the Oxford Dictionary, rituals have many definitions but are mostly“a series of actions or type of behaviour regularly and invariably followed by someone.” Why are rituals important to writers? Well, rituals are mental cues to trigger the flow state, or meditative state, in which a creative is at the height of their concentration. Rituals help circumvent unavoidable stress. Sometimes there are things in your life that you cannot remove. Even if you are…
With all that effort placed on writing, it’s important to keep our work somewhere safe. And organised. When I was younger, I used to write my ideas on post-its. And as you guessed it, I misplaced most of them. Sometimes I found them after a quick search, other times I found them years later hidden all the way at the back of a drawer, plastered or wedged into the wood. As I got older, I…
These lists are not comprehensive, and I will add books and resources as time goes by. If you have any friendly suggestions, please contact me and I will review and add them. The latest update: 24th/08/2026 NON-FICTION Autobiography/Biography: Comics: General Non-Fiction: Heavy Reading: This next list is of books contains many books I think every adult needs to read. Please note that some of these books are heavy on the soul. Parents Books: Personal Growth:…
