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66 best writing tools and tips 2021
Links to the best how tos, lists, videos, blog posts and writing tools that I've plucked from the internet over the last 12 months.
How to start a book group
Some exciting tips for starting your own book group based on what me and my own cool book crew do.
The heart, mind and murder test for writers
A few checks you can do to try and work out once and for all if your writing is – you know – any good.
Flip-flopping around
Brilliant book covers, build a daily writing habit, work out your characters 'why', how to write a scene, and the ace Mary Ruefle.
66 best writing tools and tips 2021
Links to the best how tos, lists, videos, blog posts and writing tools that I've plucked from the internet over the last 12 months.
Trick yourself
Christmas stories, a writing trick, distraction-free writing apps, George Saunders on revision, and how to market a book.
Drowning in drafts
Me on a podcast, books for writers, how to write an ace newsletter, build a short story collection, and a Pomodoro to do app.
Pieces 13: Time is up
It's the last edition of Pieces and a chance to reflect on what went well and what I need to do in the future.
Pieces 12: Small changes
The writing retreat seems a long time ago already as I face up to reality, but still manage to make a little progress.
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