Book Writing Tips – Write your book easier
You’ve decided to write a book. Great. Now, do you want to write it the hard way or the easy way? Writing a book is not easy Writing a book is not easy. I’ve written and finished ten of them and started more than 25 others that I haven’t finished. If it was easy, I would […]
The Best Reason to Write a Book Right Now
Have you ever thought that one day you might want to write a book? Perhaps you even wrote it down on your bucket list – write a book, become an author But is that still a good idea? And should you do it right now? In this post, I’ll help you choose. I’ll share nine […]
Best Books 2017 for Business and Life
Best Books 2017 Best Books 2017? Over the past decade – since I started Book Rapper – I’ve often been asked by friends and colleagues to recommend my best books to read. During this time, I’ve read over 450 books fuelled by an annual goal to read 50 books. This year (2017) I made it […]
1000 Blog Posts – Podcast
1000 blog posts – today! It’s official. Today – this very blog post – I have now written and published 1000 blog posts on this website. Three cheers for me! Yes, That’s a bit self-indulgent and I’m proud of this result – that’s a lot of writing over a ten-year period. Ideas Architect Podcast In […]
Write Better Right Now – Book Review
Write Better Right Now – Book Review Write better? We could all use a little help here and this book might be just what you need. (Here is another book in our series: Best Books for Writers and Authors.) Some books you read are like a raging bushfire. They start small, quickly get of control […]
Why We Write: Book Review
Why We Write – Book Review Editor Meredith Maran has compiled a peek behind the curtain of some of the world’s best writers in her book, Why We Write. She secured 20 acclaimed authors to share their thoughts on how and why they do what they do. Each of the authors has written a short […]
Roy Peter Clark: How to Write Short
Review of Roy Peter Clark: How to Write Short – Word Craft for Fast Times In a classic Simpson’s episode (aren’t they all classics…) dutiful wife Marge is cooking Homer microwave meatloaf. The usually impatient husband is beside himself waiting… Homer: Is it done yet? Is it done yet? Marge: Your meatloaf will be ready […]
Best Books for Writers and Authors
Best Books for Writers and Authors What are the best books for writers and authors? I’ve been reading a lot of books – as usual – and in particular, books to help me with my writing. Here is my list of best books for writers and authors. I’ll add more as I read them. Plus […]
Stephen King – On Writing Book Review
Stephen King is one of the best-selling authors on the planet. I’ve just finished reading his book On Writing – A Memoir of the Craft. It’s kinda strange to say that a book sneaked up behind me and hit me over the head. And, that’s about what it feels like right now. Stephen King on […]
Andrew Melville – The Weave
Andrew Melville is an Auckland based communications expert. He is a master storyteller and facilitator who has worked as a journalist, radio broadcaster, University lecturer and community leader. His life’s work has been all about bringing people together through clear communication, stories and working with the specific and unique aspects of culture. Andrew Melville Podcast […]