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Results of the great Draft Mode survey 2021

Take a look at all the charts and graphs following my recent survey of Draft Mode newsletter subscribers.

Results of the great Draft Mode survey 2021
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Motivational messages from middle managers

A silly little doodle I did during a video call has got me thinking about ideas for new characters and stories.

Motivational messages from middle managers
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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.

How to start a book group
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How to convert a Google Doc to Markdown or HTML

Ever want to convert your Google Docs to Markdown or HTML? I have just the Google Chrome extension for you.

How to convert a Google Doc to Markdown or HTML
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Minimum viable podcast – how I showed my work and tested an idea

I made a slightly weird podcast called Leisure Club and I asked you what you thought of it. Here are the results.

Minimum viable podcast – how I showed my work and tested an idea
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Why you should enter writing competitions and submit your work to magazines

Some sensible reasons why entering your work into writing competitions might be a really good idea.

Why you should enter writing competitions and submit your work to magazines
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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.

The heart, mind and murder test for writers