Seagull and the chip
Writing rarely feels graceful, it feels like rummaging in a bin for treasure. Discover why stubbornness, scrappiness, and a healthy dose of humour are the real superpowers behind every story worth telling.
Revision advice
Negative space
In writing, as in life, the loudest truths are often the ones left unspoken. Mastering the art of negative space isn’t about withholding for the sake of mystery. It’s about trusting your reader to lean in, to feel the weight of the silences, and to find meaning in the gaps. Let your stories breathe. Sometimes a pause, a glance, or a missing word says more than a page of explanation ever could.
The Lie of the Perfect First Draft: Glorious Garbage and the Joy of Revision
The perfect first draft is a myth — and believing in it is one of the quickest ways to lose your momentum as a writer. Real writing starts with chaos: clunky sentences, messy ideas, and metaphors that wander off drunk. Embrace the glorious mess. It’s not failure; it’s the forge where true stories are born.