The process
This is the process: Do some work. Just start. Work on it until the excitement of fresh ideas crumbles on contact with reality into the… Read More »The process
art
The practice school
This is the PRACTICE school of writing. Like running, the more you do it, the better you get at it. Some days you don’t want… Read More »The practice school
Joseph Conrad on art, writing and reaching your audience
All art, therefore, appeals primarily to the senses, and the artistic aim when expressing itself in written words must also make its appeal through the… Read More »Joseph Conrad on art, writing and reaching your audience
Seeds (3): becoming Beatrix Potter
1866 Helen Beatrix Potter born in London. 1876 Beatrix Potter has already been doing a lot of drawing and painting. This watercolour is from 1876,… Read More »Seeds (3): becoming Beatrix Potter
Vision. Positioning. Execution. (2)
Four types of vision: Vision of what is: the good, the bad… and the missing. Vision of possibilities: seeing what could be, or what could… Read More »Vision. Positioning. Execution. (2)
Compound interest
We all know about compound interest in the world of money. Save £100 a month for thirty years at one percent interest** and you’ll have… Read More »Compound interest
The Gift
Everything changes if you can see the thing you’re doing as a gift. Doing it as a gift transforms the thing you don’t want to… Read More »The Gift
On making stuff: that Steve Jobs quote
When you grow up you tend to get told the world is the way it is and your life is just to live your life… Read More »On making stuff: that Steve Jobs quote
In their hands
Make something people can use. Put it in their hands. See what happens. If they’re eager to pay – attention, time, money – you’re onto… Read More »In their hands
Stan Lee (1922-2018) – What If?
Stan Lee was brilliant and prolific. We know him for Spiderman, the X-men, the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, Black Panther… for being the driving force… Read More »Stan Lee (1922-2018) – What If?