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An Attic Landing Of One's Own
Why painting walls is like writing drafts – and why it’s progress, not perfection, that matters
Sep 25, 2025
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Finding your ‘voice’ in writing (and music, and life)
Some ideas on how to find and develop your voice – whatever kind of keyboard you’re sitting at
Jul 23, 2025
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I Set Up A 'Write-In' In My Hometown. Here Are 5 Things It’s Taught Me
If you build it, they will come (on the first and third Wednesdays of each month)
Jun 30, 2025
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On Imposter Syndrome, And Getting Out Of Our Own Way
There’s no better way to step up for ourselves than to step out of our own way
May 21, 2025
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The Myth Of The ‘Undeniable’ Spec Script
My debut spec screenplay was optioned by a Golden Globe-winning producer, and later Oscar-nominated actors were attached. Was it ‘undeniable’? No.
Apr 23, 2025
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Those Three Little Words That Mean So Much
Learning to ‘trust the process’ can change your life. Trust me. (And the process).
Mar 30, 2025
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You’re not too old, and it’s not too late
Not writing screenplays until my 40s, I thought I was a late bloomer. Then my 88-year-old mum published her first novel.
Feb 23, 2025
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A permission slip from me (and David Lynch)
Even the young Mr Lynch felt he needed permission to be an artist. This is yours.
Jan 26, 2025
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