Dark Chapter, by Winnie M Li: Book Review

An excellent book on the experience of OCD.

A painful yet beautiful memoir.

Reflections of a psychotherapist.

You might think we don't need evidence for something so obvious - that reading is good for our mental health and our brains in many ways - but if we are to ask for support to promote reading for pleasure, we will be asked for evidence. Now we have it.

Have you ever had that feeling that you are here to do something special? It’s okay, no-one’s looking you can admit it…. Have you ever felt that you want to be a person who makes real changes for the better in the world?

Entrepreneur seems to be the new black, with many people wanting the freedom lifestyle of being able to work as free range rather than office cubical chicken. You might need to peak a little harder and get up early to catch the worm, but I believe a happier life involves not having your wings clipped. Many of us would like to create an income from something that makes everyone else’s lives better. That is the secret dream of the author.

Here's a fun and simple competition for you, with dyslexia-friendly books as the prize!

What makes (some) writing feel powerful?

Over the years I've interviewed many successful writers and here is a selection of some of their 'best bits' of advice to aspiring writers.