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The Crow's Nest
A personal perspective on writing and creativity and life from a writer who is mostly all at sea, trying to make it to land.
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The Right Way To Live?
This week I was scrolling Substack Notes when a post caught my eye.
Project Joy
Sometimes I write a Substack which is meant for me as much as it’s meant for anyone else and this is definitely one of those times.
Overcoming perfectionism
I’m thrilled to report that I have had a wonderful writing week.
Soulmates
Long-term friendship and why it matters
The art of tolerating uncertainty.
I’ve made excellent progress on my third novel this week, which means I am nearing the halfway point, when I will send it to my editor and see what she thinks.
How to keep writing while life keeps life-ing.
Six things I do when it’s all a bit much
7 Rules for Writers
(from a writer who doesn't believe in rules)
Partying for anxious, sober introverts
The Crow’s Nest is a publication about writing, publishing, mid-life and mental health.
Anxiety is back
and this time she means business
Lessons on success (and otherwise) from Charlie Mackesy.
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