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Time and time again: why it always takes longer than you expect

Meandering thoughts on the passage of time, and some techniques for beating imposter syndrome.

What I wish I’d known 3 years ago about becoming a freelance designer

And why freelancing could be the best way to take back control of your life, and your creativity.

Can I pay my rent by writing this month, instead of doing graphic design?

I don't feel ready. And if I'm honest, I feel a bit scared to be writing this. But I know that there won't ever be a "right time" to do this....

Why Seth Godin taught himself InDesign

Listening to Jeff Goins interview fellow author Seth Godin yesterday, I was expecting the conversation to focus on writing. For the most part it did of course, and anyone who...

How I Write (Part 1)

People seem to be inexhaustibly curious about what kind of pencil an artist does her drawing with, or which particular brand of pen† an author uses to write. The digital...

Don’t start your business with an idea

Are you the kind of person who’s always getting excited about new ideas for businesses? But then struggling to get them off the ground? Find out why you might have...

Excuses, excuses

Four shitty excuses that are stopping you getting stuff done, and how to zap them from your life 

How to play like a 74 year old

Want to age proof your brain and body? Stephen Jepson has a lifestyle recipe which might work for you...

We’re all kind of weird and twisted and drowning

You know all those thoughts and feelings you have, that you're not sure are normal? Here's the thing. Everyone else has them too...

My biggest mistakes and failures of 2014 (plus some of the good bits)

An honest reflection on the year, and why defining objectives is better than setting resolutions.