Writer
There’s a photograph somewhere…probably lost now, buried under decades of shit and cigarette ash…of Charles Bukowski sitting at his typewriter, beer in hand, face like a road map of bad…
There’s a moment… a tiny, easily missed flicker of transition… when you walk into a British pub and feel the world slip into a lower gear. The air shifts. Your…
There’s a particular kind of freedom that comes with sitting down to write something that doesn’t need to optimise for anything except the truth as you see it. No keywords.…
There’s a peculiar new religion rising among creators.It doesn’t have saints or sermons, just a collection of smug Instagram carousels and the occasional tweet about “staying true to your art.”…
There’s a strange comfort in being needed. It anchors you. Even the smallest act… feeding a dog, answering a message, helping someone find their way… ties you to the fabric…
I’ve noticed a strange phenomenon lately. Everyone’s talking about being real.Authenticity has become the new aesthetic… the digital equivalent of distressed wood. “Be vulnerable.”“Show your story.”“Add value.” You can’t scroll…
(Even if You’re Just Starting Out) Let’s be honest, writing a blog post that both ranks on Google and converts real people is a bit like juggling while riding a…
You stare at the screen. The sentence you loved last night now looks like it’s been mugged by your inner critic.Too dramatic, you think. Too flat. Too obvious. Too… something.…
Finding Your Voice as a Writer Let’s be honest: “Find your voice” has become one of those phrases that gets thrown around so often it’s started to sound like spiritual…
The Eccentricity Advantage
Why Being the Odd One Out Might Be Your Greatest Asset I’ve been called eccentric more times than I can count. Sometimes it’s said with affection, other times with a…