On this page you’ll find writing and editing tips, and musings on editorial life.
How to handle repetition… without repeating yourself
Do you remember the 1980s BBC sitcom, ‘Allo ‘Allo! ? Set in Second World War France, it was a gloriously silly parody of uber-drab 1970s drama, Secret Army, about the Resistance working to get British soldiers out of the country…
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To write well, you need to do this…
Read. As much and as widely as you can! Why? Because it exposes you to the key elements of good writing: style, structure, story. Try exploring different genres, go on a journey of book discovery. Find what you like and…
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Why you don’t need to be a perfectionist to write well
Do you need to be a perfectionist to be a good writer? Perfectionism seems to have replaced impostor syndrome as the anxiety du jour. I’m here to tell you: no, it isn’t essential. It isn’t even a prerequisite for what…
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How to self-edit like a pro
Are you writing and wondering what’s the best way to get your draft into shape? You’ve got your content down, now the work of self-editing starts. Great! But first – and this is really important – set it aside, for as…
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How to get and process feedback on your writing
Putting writing out for critique is tough. And brave! But it’s also essential, for writers to work on their craft. For non-fiction writing, it’s absolutely key to ensure what’s being said is clear, understood by the audience, reads well and,…
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How to turn your story into a how-to book
You’re expert in your field and fantastic at what you do. How to shape it into a how-to book? Authors often start with their own story. Storytelling is hardwired into us as humans, it’s innate. We start young, and love the…
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How to focus your content for business readers
Want to know how to write great how-to content for business readers? You’re an expert with terrific knowledge, but can’t quite work out how to present it for them? It’s easy: just take things back to basics. Ask yourself these…
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When you’re a writer, is doing nothing unproductive?
A good question! Well, it depends how you come at the issue. If you’ve stuff you really need to get done, then yes. If you’re writing, then not necessarily. ‘Always be doing’ can be the enemy of creativity. We pressure…
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How does green space boost your writing?
Did you know that a walk in green space can boost your creativity? It’s well-known that access to green space is great for wellbeing – especially in cities. The New Scientist reports that studies have found it also supports creative thinking.…
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