by lesley | Jan 28, 2026 | Author Guide
When I talk to people about writing a book, the responses are pretty evenly split between: “I’ve been meaning to get around to writing a book.” And “I could never write a book.” (And, of course, there are a few people who have already achieved author status!) Both...
by lesley | Jan 21, 2026 | Author Guide
You might hear fiction authors discussing ‘narrative arcs’ and ‘plotting’, but even non-fiction books need stories. Why? Because people engage more and remember better when there’s a story that brings your point to life. The difference between a fictional story and...
by lesley | Jan 14, 2026 | Author Guide
I recently read an excellent post on LinkedIn about ‘inspiration’. The point was being made by a commercial copywriter, that professional writers can’t afford to wait for inspiration or we’d never be able to sustain a business! When you’re facing the task of writing...
by lesley | Dec 29, 2025 | Business
Banks like to see your business plan if you’re asking for loan or overdraft facilities – although they’re heavily focused on the numbers. Potential business partners also like to see your plan, whether it’s for the project you’ll be sharing or your full business...
by lesley | Sep 19, 2025 | Business
Nobody would describe me as ‘techy’, I’m a words person, not a technology geek, but AI definitely excites me. The potential is almost beyond belief. For small businesses it offers opportunities to do some things that weren’t possible without expensive expert help...
