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Writing Your Book: 10 Ways to Get Inspiration for it
If you’re writing a book, you probably have already envisioned the end result. A gorgeous, glossy book with an incredible cover, that will reel in piles of cash. But, rewind a bit and the numerous challenges along the way can be very daunting – one of the main obstacles being writer’s block. Buckle your seat belt up and brace yourself, for after this post you’ll be a hundred miles closer to your end result. PART 1: Distance Yourself 1. Go for a walk Step outside into the brisk, fresh air to move away from the surroundings of your book. Your brain will feel relaxed and its writing ‘ideas maker’ will…
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Empress Dowager Cixi: A Biography to Read with Me
Dowager Empress Cixi revolutionised China, despite numerous obstacles in her way, including the inferior view of women at the time. Read this empowering biography with me, going behind the scenes and discovering what Cixi was really like, not just the common misconceptions. Jung Chang’s writing will keep you hooked all the way through as we travel through the years that shaped Empress Dowager Cixi, and that she used to shape China. (This post contains affiliate links, where I will get a small commision to support the website. At no extra cost to you!)