Do Writers Need to Manage Change? Part One.

The experts say CHANGE is one of the most important elements of being successful in life, both on a personal and professional level. Change is also known to be a critical element in business management today. As writers we are very aware of the increasingly competitive market we work in every day. We know that […]

The Characters Readers Love to Hate!

Today I’m talking about Long a character from Starchild Book One: The Age of Akra. I’ve had a few people ask me to explain why I made Long annoying in the first book. Well, this is a good question. I don’t write anything without a reason. So, why would an older brother be so annoying? […]

What makes you a confident writer? Part 3

In part one I explored what makes people confident, revealing their capacity to produce results and self-esteem are two vital elements. In part two, I added by including the well-known fact that sometimes the perception of ourselves has a significant impact on how people perceive us. I also included how to recognise what stops a […]

Artist Interview: How does the artist SEE your face?

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing the very talented Joanne Brooker from The Brooker Studio. I was also lucky enough to have her create a caricature of me. From the little devils in my curly hair to the shape of my nose and chin, Joanne’s understanding of how we see faces provided me […]

What makes you a confident writer? Part 2

Has anyone ever said to you or someone you know “We have every confidence in you.” Have you ever wondered why people say that? Well, it’s a well-known fact that sometimes the perception of ourselves has a significant impact on how people perceive us. The more confident you are perceived the more sure people will […]

What makes you a confident writer? Part 1

Some writers I know are quietly confident while others have a charismatic confidence. What makes them confident? Well, the answer is they have great efficacy (capacity to produce results) and a healthy amount of self-esteem. Confidence is not just about thinking positive and using affirmations. All confidence needs a good foundation which includes setting achievable […]