Unearthing the past: I need your stories of growing up in South Africa (1962-2024)
I’ve been writing things most of my life. Now, I’m finally starting on an actual book, and I need your help.
Tag: writing
Three things I have learned about starting to write a book
Many people want to be an author. But you can only do that by actually writing. Here’s how to get started…
Why simple writing works, and tips on how to do it
In journalism, in marketing, in notes to your family – keeping your writing simple is the key to success. Here are some tips on making things plain…
The power of ten words in writing (and editing)
The internet abounds with ten-word writing challenges. Why are they so popular, and how can you use them to improve your own writing?
A Beginner’s Guide for Journalists: Taking Notes
Taking notes is one of journalism’s most obvious and yet most under-rated skills. Here are some tips to making the most of that interview…
How to find your writing voice
One of the more mysterious concepts in writing and editing is that of “voice”. Here’s how to find your writing voice (and how I found mine).
How to conquer writing procrastination
Putting things off till later… we all procrastinate. But how to cope when you know you have to write something, and you just don’t want to?
Three things I have learned about starting to write a book
Many people want to be an author. But you can only do that by actually writing. Here’s how to get started…
Why simple writing works, and tips on how to do it
In journalism, in marketing, in notes to your family – keeping your writing simple is the key to success. Here are some tips on making things plain…
The power of ten words in writing (and editing)
The internet abounds with ten-word writing challenges. Why are they so popular, and how can you use them to improve your own writing?
A Beginner’s Guide for Journalists: Taking Notes
Taking notes is one of journalism’s most obvious and yet most under-rated skills. Here are some tips to making the most of that interview…
How to find your writing voice
One of the more mysterious concepts in writing and editing is that of “voice”. Here’s how to find your writing voice (and how I found mine).
How to conquer writing procrastination
Putting things off till later… we all procrastinate. But how to cope when you know you have to write something, and you just don’t want to?