How I turned blog posts into a bookFive tips to turn old blog posts into a book and find new readersApr 11Apr 11
How to use Mastodon without feeling lostSo the social media hellsc…sorry, landscape is a bit chaotic these days. Like many people, I decided to stop using Twitter as much as…Aug 2, 20231Aug 2, 20231
How I track my writing ideas in 2023I’ve moved on from my Google form and now use Notion (with a custom database) to track my writing ideas.May 2, 2023May 2, 2023
Defeating writer’s block in the face of deadlinesThe worst time to suddenly not be able to write is several hours before writing is dueJul 7, 20211Jul 7, 20211
Thoughts on Thinking (Two Tweets)Do you think in words or abstract ideas? And do people who think in ideas find it hard to brainstorm with others?Feb 4, 2020Feb 4, 2020
Published inThe Writing CooperativeHow I keep track of my writing ideasIdeas for new articles or blog posts come when you least expect it. On the bus. At work. Right before you fall asleep.Jan 15, 20194Jan 15, 20194
Why science needs musiciansA few weeks ago, I gave a talk at the Francis Crick Institute in London. This is one of the world’s top research institutes, but I was…Nov 18, 2018Nov 18, 2018
When music is a distractionSometimes music helps you study. Other times it’s a major annoyance. What’s going on, and why are all the scientific studies so different?Jun 21, 20181Jun 21, 20181
Can music help you study?Do you listen to music while you study? Some people swear by it, others can’t stand it. What does science say?Jun 20, 20181Jun 20, 20181
Why some performers rarely get paidSome musicians – and many scientists – don’t get paid to entertain you. Here’s why.Jun 12, 2018Jun 12, 2018