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Is The Dream Dead?
This blog began in 2004. Back then, my life was changing fast, and I was dreaming of a future...
This blog began in 2004. Back then, my life was changing fast, and I was dreaming of a future...
When we embark on ambitious projects we hope our friends will support us. It doesn't always turn out that...
Do we ever outgrow our origins? It’s a question I ponder in a recent essay published at Across The...
Critics used to play an important role in popular culture. But many people think we’re better off without them....
The latest edition of Writerly contains an essay I wrote. Publishing in journals like this is part of a...
For the past six months, I’ve been on the Granta Writing Memoir Workshop. It’s been one of the most...
An Instagram ad got me thinking about what it means to grow old with style.
I've tried to avoid thinking about writing during this holiday. But today I failed and the day on the...
In the aviation sector, five dangerous attitudes have been shown to contribute to tragic accidents. What are these attitudes...
Those little self-introductions at the start of meetings and Zoom calls can feel tedious. But maybe having to introduce...
Creatives are often encouraged to find like-minded others for support and encouragement. But is there another important reason we...
A canon is a collection of inspired work. Learn how crafting your own canon can improve your creative...
This blog has been running since 2004 and boasts over 2,200 articles. As the year draws to a close...
You’ve probably seen the news. Twitter is in turmoil. Since Elon Musk took over on October 27th there’s been...
The self-help literature encourages us to have a clear sense of purpose. But defining our mission isn’t always easy....
In amongst moving house and travelling I managed to read the following four books in July