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14 alternatives to writing
For when 'just write' is just wrong
Are you a planner or a pantser?
How I changed my approach to novel planning
Say hello to Unslush on Substack
Exciting changes to my humble newsletter
Not this week but next
This is the last email sent pre-Substack
How to start a book group
Ever been in a public house and watched a table full of seriously cool people talking about books and thought, “Man, they look seriously cool. I would like to be one those people.”? Well, I did. And now I am. My long-time pal and former co-English degree taker Hannah asked
Permanent Post-it note
Just a quick note to say that this will be my last or next-to-last email sent in this format via (the generally excellent) Revue [http://getrevue.co/?utm_campaign=TFTWS&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Revue%20newsletter] . I’ve decided to up sticks again and try something a
My no-phone holiday
Last time I wrote to you I was about to go on holiday and announced it would be a no-laptop affair [https://www.iainbroome.com/188905/], which would be totally fine because I had my phone with me for any work emergencies. On day one, I dunked my phone in
My no-laptop holiday
In just a few hours, I'll be heading with the tribe to Denmark for two weeks. Two whole weeks! It's been almost exactly two-and-a-half years since I became self-employed [http://verymeta.com/]. I've enjoyed the experience hugely and it's been a great
Organise your whatnots
I ran a plain English workshop with a company in London last week. I stayed over at my sister-in-law's and got to spend a few hours travelling the city on my own. It took me back to what I now recognise as a terribly exciting and formative period
10 albums to write to
The music that helps me pump out the words.
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