by Kath Walters | Sep 20, 2023 | Writing
To “updo” or “down-do”, that is the question. What does each hairstyle communicate? One says modern, the other says elegant (perhaps). Whenever I work with authors to develop their book ideas, they face the updo and down-do question … in a different form. Every book...
by Kath Walters | Sep 6, 2023 | Writing
I recently went to buy a round brush for blow-drying my hair (y’all know how I feel about my hair). I’d been watching some YouTube videos – as you do – to improve my technique and realised my round brush was too small. (And, before you ask, you are going to learn...
by Kath Walters | Aug 9, 2023 | Writing
Writing a book isn’t just about crafting fascinating content, it’s also about managing your time. But how do you balance productivity and creativity without compromising either? It’s a question many aspiring authors grapple with. You want to write...
by Kath Walters | Aug 2, 2023 | Writing
Despite its many appeals, the idea of writing a brilliant book in 90 days (which my clients do) can increase the risk of imposter syndrome. Sometimes, having written their book, authors may wonder: “If I wrote it fast, can it really be any good?” The Spanish painter...
by Kath Walters | Jul 26, 2023 | Writing
I learned the term “resting b*tch face” (RBF) from a friend who showed me a photo of herself with said expression. Much laughter. RBF is a facial expression that unintentionally makes you look angry or contemptuous, even when you are relaxed or resting. Above is the...
by Kath Walters | Jul 19, 2023 | Writing
Have you ever set aside a whole day, or scheduled a full morning to write, only to find that somehow, the whole time gets wasted? Ouch. To feel it waste away is excruciating. Much of my life is spent wrestling with the hours and minutes hands of the clock. When it’s...