Writing is hard enough as it is so why not use a bit of extra help with a writing app? Whether you’re blogging, need help structuring your novel or just need reliable grammar checker, there’s a mac app out there for you! But with so many options out there, how do you know which one…
Working from home sounds great – until you’re hunched over a kitchen table, shifting in an uncomfortable chair and fighting distractions all day. A lousy setup doesn’t just hurt your back – it drains your focus, zaps your energy and makes every task feel twice as hard. But a great home office? It boosts concentration…
A great writer needs three things: a great idea, consistency and a reliable laptop. You can’t afford to be battling with a clunky keyboard or scrambling for a charger when inspiration strikes. The best writing laptop should support your writing sessions and really disappear into the background so you can focus on what truly matters:…
You sit down, ready to dive into your writing, but within minutes, you’re shifting uncomfortably in your chair. Your back starts aching, your legs feel stiff, and before you know it, you’re more focused on your discomfort than your words. Sound familiar? The right writing desk chair can change everything. A good chair isn’t just…
A good writing laptop doesn’t need to be packed with power – it just needs to support your writing sessions. That means a comfortable keyboard, long battery life and a screen that won’t leave your eyes sore after an hour. Everything else? Nice to have, but not essential. You’re not after a gaming laptop here but just…
In all great stories, there’s a hero facing impossible odds – or a villain scheming to bring everything crashing down. But Frodo didn’t risk his life trekking into Mordor because he fancied a change of scenery, and Katniss Everdeen didn’t volunteer for the Hunger Games because she was in the mood for a bit of…
If you’ve ever had your writing critiqued, chances are someone has told you to ‘avoid passive voice’. English teachers and editors often discourage it because it can make sentences feel wordy, unclear, or detached. So, what exactly is the passive voice, when should you use it, and how does it differ from the active voice?…
Stories rely on narrators to guide readers through the plot, reveal characters’ motives, and shape the narrative. But what happens when you can’t fully trust the narrator? That’s where the concept of the unreliable narrator comes in – a literary technique that adds intrigue, complexity, and often a little deception to storytelling. It adds a lot…
From Atticus Finch to Katniss Everdeen, iconic names stand out because they reflect personality, background, and sometimes even the plot itself. More than any other element, characters are what readers connect with the most, which is why they stay in their mind long after finishing a novel! But creating an iconic name that sticks with your readers…
Writing is one of the most versatile forms of human expression, capable of capturing the imagination and distilling complex ideas into something tangible. Yet, the age old question remains: is writing an art or craft?! In this blog, I’ll explain the distinction between writing as an art and craft and explain why embracing both is…