Jack London: work through rejection.

Jack London is one of my favourite writers. He grabbed life by the scruff of the neck. By the time … More

Fall down. Stand up. Try again.

Anthony Bourdain said ‘there is art left to be made in this world’. I think he was right. After a brief hiatus, I’m returning to writing.

We made it. 100 days of writing comes to an end: what did I learn?

Hard choices, easy life. Easy choices, hard life.

When you feel stuck, look to those you admire – to the movies and books you love. Study them deeply. … More

Spielberg is a legendary filmmaker: his attitude to dealing with creative roadblocks is something we can all learn from.

“The word “realist” often comes with some negative connotations. Realists, according to conventional wisdom, can be practical to a fault; … More

View this post on Instagram "Every bad situation is a blues song waiting to happen." Remembering singer Amy Winehouse who … More

University is finally done and dusted – I graduated yesterday. Believe it or not, I also got the chance to deliver a speech at the ceremony.

‘When you do something you’re really proud of, get rid of it and try something else. I had a very … More