Tackling the pervasive myth of writers’ block
I was talking about writers’ block yesterday. Here’s a little Christmas gift, the chapter on the subject from this year’s non-fiction book on the business of…
Read articleIt’s the burnout that kills you not the block
You know the question’s coming before they open their mouth. It’s an event somewhere, perhaps a workshop. Someone won’t look you in the eye but all…
Read articleWriting is real work, honest
John Scalzi takes a vituperative and somewhat sweary pop at that scourge of the professional writer — being asked to do things for free — here…
Read articleThe last piece in the writing office jigsaw
My office redesign is now done. I decided the ancient HP mini tower I dragged out of a cupboard didn’t quite cut it. Which probably says…
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