Quick Answer A practical guide to working remotely from anywhere — gear, visas, money, and the stuff nobody warns you about. Updated May 2026. So, I’ve spent the last few years bouncing around from cafés in Bali to beach huts in Thailand, all while juggling deadlines. Crazy, right? If someone had told me a few
Today I decided I want to be traditionally published. Even though I like having the control of self-publishing. Even though I know I can earn more self-publishing. Even though my books routinely outrank and outsell traditionally published books. Even though I don’t need any help with editing, book design or book marketing. I want to be...
I love watching movies about writers and writing, so I binged The Lesson movie one lazy afternoon. It starts with some great quotes on writing and literature. Here’s the setup: a famous writer hires a tutor for his son. So this wannabe writer (with a photographic memory) comes to live with his wife and kid.
I’m writing this as a plan for me to follow as I’ve decided on a slightly reckless “business” idea and wanted to share it with you. Case studies are always useful, and I know a lot of would-be bloggers or even business websites are thinking “should I use AI to write articles for me?” How
I taught English for a few years before getting my MA in Literature. I was pretty awful with younger kids (one 3 year old punched me), but once they got pretty fluent, we could move on to the funner, but weird English stuff. Like all writers, I love a creative metaphor or analogy, but sometimes
Getting more book reviews is a crucial step in the book marketing process for self-published authors. Not only do reviews provide social proof that your book is worth reading, but they can also help improve your book’s visibility on platforms like Amazon and Goodreads. Here are the steps and resources to help you get more
This may seem like a weird post, for a personal blog about creativity, but it’s kind of important. Writers or authors who want to build an audience and sell their work probably want to get traffic. Getting online traffic lets you write from home and be a slob instead of standing in a public market
Designing a room for kids can be a delightful challenge, especially when aiming to create a space that appeals to both boys and girls. A well-designed kids’ room not only provides a cozy, functional space for sleeping and playing but also stimulates creativity and personal growth. Here are some ideas for crafting a cute, gender-neutral...
Fictional characters — the lifeblood of any narrative. They are the entities that give flesh and bone to the abstract ideas of a plot. For writers, they are the medium through which they connect with the readers, invoke emotions and drive the storyline. Let’s delve into the fascinating process of creating and understanding these figments...
Every year, millions of readers turn to self-help and how-to guides seeking practical advice, personal development, and expert insights. Whether it’s mastering a new hobby, improving mental wellness, or enhancing professional skills, these books cater to a vast audience hungry for knowledge. For authors, this presents an exciting...
Not too long ago, I dusted off an ancient book idea and used chatGPT to turn it into an outline and a book proposal. That was a huge weight lifted, because I don’t have the time and energy to focus on the project and it’s a decades-old mess of notes I’ll probably never get around
Diamond painting is a fascinating art form that combines the precision of paint-by-numbers with the sparkle of diamonds. This intricate craft, which involves placing tiny “diamond”-like resin facets onto a coded adhesive canvas to create vibrant mosaic paintings, has exploded in popularity. I stumbled upon the fascinating world of...
