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Desk Envy: Why Writers Get Jealous

Posted on July 13, 2020 by tthurai

Do you suffer from ‘desk envy’? I experienced it recently after reading a series of author interviews. In each article, the worthy scribe described their favourite writing venue. For instance: “I sit by my pool in the Algarve with a … Continue reading →

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6 Top Tips: How to Stay Calm When Editing

Posted on April 29, 2019 by tthurai

Editing is a well-kept secret – or maybe the skeleton in the cupboard – depending on your view of it. Yet it plays a critical role in whether your book, article or thesis is outstanding or simply average. Having been … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Stop! 10 tips for getting back in the saddle

Posted on September 10, 2018 by tthurai

We hear a lot about Writer’s Block but never about Writer’s Stop. In my view, you’re far more likely to experience a Stop than a Block to your literary endeavours. Just about anything can constitute a Stop. Illness, bereavement, looking … Continue reading →

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Slobs vs Workaholics: 10 Resolutions for the New Year

Posted on January 1, 2018 by tthurai

It doesn’t matter which category you fall into. Somewhere out there is a resolution that you can keep. The problem for most of us is that many resolutions are of long duration and require a good deal of effort. For that … Continue reading →

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Inspiration and Writers’ Block: Fact or Fallacy?

Posted on November 15, 2016 by tthurai

The tags ‘inspiration’ and ‘writers’ block’ strike terror into the hearts of writers. However, it is possible to debunk these myths with a little common sense. It is a fallacy that you sit around waiting for inspiration. If we all … Continue reading →

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Procrastination? 10 Ways to Spot the Signs

Posted on March 3, 2015 by tthurai

I confess. I’ve been avoiding it. Returning to the section of my novel which I put aside a couple of years ago and to which I must return if I am going to finish the book. Why has this taken … Continue reading →

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