by Charlie | Mar 31, 2022 | Writing Life
The idea that it’s good to celebrate your success isn’t new, but I think sometimes people dismiss this as silly and unimportant or think that their small wins aren’t important enough to count. Actually it’s really powerful, and you...
by Charlie | Jan 18, 2019 | Writing Life
I’m just back from the first writing retreat of the year with a really lovely bunch of writers. We had a few chats over the week about the value of time away from normal life to think differently, and for me that brought up the way we think the same things over...
by Charlie | Aug 23, 2017 | Writing Life
I met an artist recently. He exhibits globally in major exhibitions and lectures at universities, so it’s fair to say he’s quite good. I was lucky enough to visit his studio, and it was an eye-opening look at a successful creative process. The thing that...
by Charlie | Dec 14, 2016 | Writing Life
So. It’s that time of year when we all have those conversations that go something like… “What do you want for Christmas?” “Eh. Don’t know. What about you?” “Haven’t really thought of anything yet.” Useful. Present-buying is HARD. Until you ask...
by Charlie | Feb 20, 2015 | Writing Life, Writing Tips
If you’ve known me a while you’ll know I love a good goal (2015 writing planner anyone?). Actually I think they’re essential if you want to live a fulfilling life. You can just drift about waiting for interesting stuff to happen to you and end up...
by Charlie | Feb 6, 2015 | Writing Life, Writing Tips
I’ve been thinking recently about how the roller coaster of writing is a little like the ups and downs a novel’s protagonist goes through. So what can you learn from storytelling about being the hero of your own journey, whether that’s writing your...