Category: writing

  • An experiment in phonelessness

    The plot thus far In 2017, I lost a new smartphone. In the aftermath of its disappearance I decided not to replace it, a feat which I managed for about a month, with an additional few weeks on an old Nokia phone. During this time I found life more serene, serendipitous, and I was happier. […]

  • On writing at speed

    Exactly three weeks ago, on 14th January 2019, I began a draft of my first novel. I won’t discuss its contents here, but I thought I’d write about the experience of writing at speed. Driving that train First of all, how quickly have I written? As of today, my word count is 42,903 words, written […]