To Write with Wild Abandon

✍️ How Your Definition of Success Affects Your Success as a Writer

...or, How to Not Stumble into a Ditch. Graham Norton compares failure to a very wide channel we can fall into if our definition of success is too…

Aug 4 • Graham Strong

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July 2026

✍️ What Are You Willing to Sacrifice for Your Art?

...or, All Touch, All Touch, and No Contact - a new documentary on Carole Pope made me reflect on my own artistic path. What sacrifices are you willing…

Jul 28 • Graham Strong

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✍️ A Trick for Adding Conflict to Your Story

...or, Why My Story is No Picnic - Mild-mannered writers like me avoid conflict for their characters. Here's why the only ones getting hurt are my…

Jul 21 • Graham Strong

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✍️ Graham's First Law of Writing

...or, the Rules of the Writing Road - There is only one rule when it comes to writing. The rest are tips and guidelines to help you get there.

Jul 7 • Graham Strong

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June 2026

✍️ What Book Clubs Taught Me about Writing for Myself

...or, You Can’t Judge a Reader by Its Cover - Book clubs can give you as a writer keen insights into what works for readers and what doesn't.

Jun 23 • Graham Strong

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✍️ Symbolism is a Double-edged Sword – with a Dull Second Edge

…or, the Doo Doo Dos and Da Da Don’ts of Connecting with Readers through Symbols - symbolism only works when readers get the symbol. Easier said than…

Jun 16 • Graham Strong

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✍️ Indisputable* Mathematical Proof that Writing Fun = Writing Creativity and Production

or, Graham's Second Law of Writing - I've always said that fun is essential to good writing. Now, I have mathematical proof! Find out how it all adds…

Jun 2 • Graham Strong

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May 2026

✍️ Why You Should Try Zero Draft Writing

or, A Sure-fire, Money-back-guaranteed Way to Get Your Creativity Flowing - Okay, now I'm literally begging you. Try Zero Draft Writing! Here's why...

May 26 • Graham Strong

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✍️ Cliff Diving for Writers

or, Why I Take a Flying Leap - Writing is a leap of faith, and I often don't know where a piece will go. Here's why it almost always works out.

May 19 • Graham Strong

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✍️ What is Story?

Asking for a Friend... You'd think that every writer would know what story is. Turns out, maybe I didn't. Here's what I learned and how it improved my…

May 12 • Graham Strong

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April 2026

✍️ Two Words that Will Boost Your Creativity Immediately

or, Tomorrow Never Knows - During a recent Oasis revisit, I came across a Noel Gallagher interview that struck a chord and is good writing advice for us…

Apr 28 • Graham Strong

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✍️ How to Make Sure No One Confuses Your Writing for AI (Maybe)

or, How Drinking Cappuccino at a Little Café in Paris overlooking the Eiffel Tower... - A few ideas on how to avoid unjust accusations of AI in your…

Apr 14 • Graham Strong

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