Life insurance is a purchase which most people only make a couple of times in their lives. It’s a process that is further complicated by the antiquated nature of the industry, which typically relies on outdated legacy systems and unreliable manual processes. Tech startup Modern Life was founded in the hope of upending traditional approaches […]

How long does it take to write a book? Writing the first draft of a book is a grueling, intimidating process. But it doesn’t have to be a slow process. Ask one hundred writers how long it takes them to write their first drafts and you’ll get one hundred different answers. There is no perfect […]

Soho House is known for its luxe members-only clubs around the world, as well as a growing array of offshoots, like its plush homeware and skincare ranges. So the new Soho House magazine may surprise those who would expect the dimmed lights and muted luxury of those spaces to be translated onto its pages. Yet […]

It doesn’t take any research to know that historical fiction writers love spending time in history books, digital archives, museum exhibits, and library collections—and that’s just in our spare time! But how do we keep that research from overshadowing the actual writing of our books? How do you research a historical novel without getting lost […]

There’s been a rapid rise in on-demand grocery delivery apps, complete with similarly snappy names and attention-grabbing branding. But can they compete with traditional supermarkets amid the cost of living crisis? Convenience culture has transformed almost every aspect of consumers’ daily lives over the course of the last decade. For many of us, it’s hard […]

One of the questions a new children’s picture book author often asks is, “What do I do about pictures? Do I have illustrate my children’s book myself? If not, how do I find someone to help?” If you’re asking these questions, you aren’t alone! Today let’s look at what to do about illustration for your […]

Thinking about going international, but wondering whether you’ll sink or swim? As your business has been continually growing, you’ve decided it’s time to go global. The problem is, you’re worried about your pockets being deep enough for a global marketing budget. What if I told you a global presence was possible for any business? It’s […]

Cover art: Max Löeffler, Début Art Leadership is under much scrutiny these days as we see our governments, businesses and institutions grapple with ongoing challenges, crises and disruption. What is clear is that the people at the top of organisations are key to how they develop and address the varied needs of those working with […]

Hello, friends! Last time, I shared 20 fantasy story ideas to get your brain moving. This time, it’s my pleasure to go from earth to space. It’s time for…*drum roll* sci-fi story ideas! Need even more ideas? Check out our top 100 short story ideas for every genre here. Twenty Out of this World Story Ideas Just so you know, […]

A few months back, a “collaborative design collective” emerged seemingly out of the blue called Radio Cairo. While Radio Cairo isn’t actually a radio station, the designs created by the group draw heavily on Cairo’s music scene, aiming to “revive the local visual languages of Cairo’s music industry” through imagery referencing everything from the region’s […]