Nobody Warned Me It Would Feel Like This
Two novels in progress, a head full of doubt, and what nobody tells you about writing long-form fiction.
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? A Deep Psychological & Technical Academic Breakdown
We subjected the world's oldest joke to psychological profiling, structural analysis, and a frankly unnecessary amount of academic rigour. The chicken had…
7 Essential Cinematography Tips I Wish I’d Known Before Picking Up a Camera
These are the cinematography tips I had to learn the hard way — from the rule of thirds to getting off Auto.…
Why Amateur Theatre Is Better Than Professional
It's not about polish or budget. It's about love. A Front of House Manager makes the case for why your local amateur…
The Stage Is Not Dying. It’s Waking Up.
Theatre attendance is booming nationally — but south east venues are fighting for survival. Why live performance matters more than ever, and…
7 Proven Ways to Find Filmmaking Ideas (That Actually Stick)
Where do great film ideas come from? From homage, instinct, and a Garth Brooks song — here's how I find my projects…
Stealing Hours: The Games That Keep Me Sane
From managing Kings Lynn Town to Champions League glory to losing entire nights to Civilisation, here's what I play when life finally…
Why I Write About Grimsby (and Apparently Wales) When I Live in Kent
A wry, personal look at why a man who's lived in Kent for over a decade still writes about Grimsby — and…
My Website Is Now Fully Pirate-Themed and I Cannot Fully Explain Why
My website just went full pirate-themed overnight—no strategy, no reason, just vibes. Here's the confused, honest story behind the rebrand.
Why Every Brilliant Idea I Have Arrives at 2am and Leaves by Breakfast
A comical confession about the brilliant 2am writing ideas that feel genius in the dark and ridiculous by breakfast — and what…