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Orwell’s Writing Rules: How to Write With Clarity

A reflection on George Orwell’s writing rules; six informal guidelines to think clearly and avoid producing meaningless drivel.

A collection of seven strategies I personally use to overcome writer’s block. From unleashing my inner toddler to shaving a yak.

A Day in the Life of a Blogger is the true story of everything I may perhaps be doing within 24 hours. Do I practice what I preach?

A collection of eleven relatable writing quotes that prove we’re not alone in our pursuit to unlock the secrets to the perfect paragraph.

Explore a selection of my reading list with insightful books on critical thinking, decision-making, philosophy, storytelling and more.

A collection of ten storytelling tropes; recurring themes, plot elements or symbolisms that help move a narrative along without us noticing.

A review of Grammarly Premium, a proofreader that can take your writing to the next level. If you know the pros and cons of assisted writing.

A collection of five intriguing Zen stories that all come down to one crucial lesson: There’s really nothing to see here.

A review of the David Sedaris MasterClass on storytelling & humour. Elevate your writing skills with the author of ‘Me Talk Pretty One Day’.

Revisit the critical thinking, philosophy and storytelling posts of the past with The Mind Collection Quiz #11

A guide on how to get better at writing. Learn how to balance the contradictory demands of making good writing seem effortless.