You know you’ve seen it at the end of a book, but what does it mean? What is an epilogue actually? Why not just call it, “Last Chapter”? Who thought up this word, “Epilogue,” anyway? And if you’re a writer, should you end your book with one? When I was working on my latest book, […]

Perhaps you’ve heard the old publishing proverb: The first page sells the book; the last page sells the next book. I’m convinced there’s a mammoth grain of truth in that. The beginning and the end of any story are critical elements that you really want to nail. Today, we’re going to focus on how to […]

Following the release of his book Department of Mind-Blowing Theories in 2020, which brought together his extensive work for New Scientist magazine, London-based cartoonist and illustrator Tom Gauld has announced the publication of another collection of cartoons – this time featuring his weekly comic strips for the Guardian. Released by Canongate, Revenge of the Librarians […]

Do you enjoy a good whodunit? So do I. It’s my pleasure to share with you some fun, quirky, story ideas for writing mysteries. (This is the fourth in my series of story ideas, by the way.  If you’re interested in the others, check out 20 fantasy story ideas, 20 sci-fi story ideas, and 20 romance story ideas.) […]

The pickle brand is seeing in the milestone with a new visual and verbal identity that toasts home comforts After Branston Pickle’s new logo and packaging design, both by This Way Up, were revealed earlier this summer, the condiments brand is launching a refreshed identity led by Wonderhood Studios. The new visual and verbal identity […]

You want to write, but when you sit down to get started, you realize you don’t have a novel idea. Or perhaps you have so many, you’re having a hard time choosing the best novel idea. Or maybe, you already have a novel idea, but you just aren’t sure if it’s any good. Never fear, […]

A new exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art examines the ever blurring lines between advertising and art photography, and how the two worlds have influenced each other “As platforms shifted with the advent of online art viewing, digital publications, and the arrival of social media, commercial and art images butted up against […]

For the writer, there’s nothing harder than writing the first chapter and final chapter of a book. It is here that all of your perfectionism rears its ugly head calling for a full halt to your progress. I’ve written and rewritten my first chapter dozens of times, and I’m not alone. Most writers struggle to […]

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 […]