Bye-bye, blog
February 20, 2023
It’s been a while. Here’s where I’ve been, where I’m going, and why breaking up with your habits every once in a while isn’t as scary as you think it might be … More Bye-bye, blog
Category: Writer’s block
“You have to carry the fire…it’s inside you. It was always there. I can see it.”
Make or break tips for starting a new blog
October 16, 2022
Get this part right and and make the right choices and you won’t have to worry yourself over this side of the blogosphere again. Here are my three tips to getting started on your new blog. … More Make or break tips for starting a new blog
What’s your niche? Working out what to blog about
August 8, 2022
You know that you should start a blog, but you’ve no idea what to write about. Have a quick read and work out how to find a niche … More What’s your niche? Working out what to blog about
Success & Failure | Did I meet my 2021 goals?
January 7, 2022
Now that we’ve made it through yet another pandemic-filled year, it’s time for a final reflection. Did I meet my goals this year? And what am I aiming for this year? Are there any lessons that I’ve picked up along the way? … More Success & Failure | Did I meet my 2021 goals?
How I make time for writing as a teacher
July 23, 2021
It is so easy – too easy – with the busyness of the working world winding by, to forget to make meaningful contributions to what you enjoy.
To tackle this, I’ve come up with a few rules and routines to make any habit achievable, even in a profession as busy and full-on as teaching. … More How I make time for writing as a teacher
Creating content: why I plan ahead
September 25, 2020
[4-minute read] “Ever since I revived Hardly Hamilton all the way back in May 2020, things have changed. Here’s how I produce content and why I plan ahead (and why you should do too).” … More Creating content: why I plan ahead
How to make it as a freelance writer
August 7, 2020
[5-minute read] “Here’s my take on how I scored two freelancing jobs, with tips that will hopefully make your life easier.” … More How to make it as a freelance writer
Cheltenham Literature Festival 2018 | Mitch Johnson’s Sweatshops & Footballs
October 19, 2018
[3-minute read] Mitch Johnson’s stage presence is undeniable. His command of crowds is aided, no doubt, by his size. I have no exact figures, but I’d be shocked if he was anywhere close to being under 6’6. ‘Mitch Johnson’ is a strong combination of names, too. The syllables are punchy and emphatic. He could make a career as a bodyguard, for sure, based on a name like that alone. … More Cheltenham Literature Festival 2018 | Mitch Johnson’s Sweatshops & Footballs
Cheltenham Literature Festival 2018 | Kieran Larwood’s Freaks and Peculiars
October 12, 2018
[3-minute read] I watched Kieran Larwood, children’s author, talk books for an hour. Turns out, he’s as good a speaker as he is a writer. … More Cheltenham Literature Festival 2018 | Kieran Larwood’s Freaks and Peculiars
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