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Chapter 23 — June 2022
Let’s go. In and out. 20 minutes adventure. Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink … More
Chapter 23 – Review: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers … More
Chapter 23 – Dave McKean on his creative process
The legendary Dave McKean in interview on his creative process. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia The legendary Dave McKean in interview … More
Chapter 23 – My Corona
Never gonna stop? Give it up. Photo by Jake Bradley on Unsplash American friends asked me to write a few words … More
Chapter 23 – Writer’s Notebook: Five Pages Per Day
The daily output of a non-writing writer Photo by Jan Kahánek Do the math. My alphasmart backups for one year came … More
Chapter 23 — May 2022
Disappointment’s a form of caring. Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and … More
Chapter 23 – R.I.P Graffiti Living
I think I look for meaning in the wrong places sometimes If there’s one thing I hate about blogging then … More
Chapter 23 – Writer’s Notebook: Read Once and Destroy!
Typing up old notebooks is a bit like injecting heroin into your eyeball — addictive, painful, and not very good for your … More
Chapter 23 – The post-it notes of a non-writing writer
“Writing sustains me. But wouldn’t it be more accurate to say that it sustains this kind of life? Which does … More
Chapter 23 — April 2022
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – Why do you write? To show the world its own dreams.
When asked what I write, I usually grunt and say, “words”, before making a hasty retreat. When asked why I … More
Chapter 23 – Some notes on presentation skills
A long time ago I had the opportunity to attend Presentation Skills training with the wonderful Jane Oakshott. This was … More
Chapter 23 – Notes from the Trenches — Don’t Break the Chain
I’m attempting to complete both nanoblopomo (blog every day for a month) and nanowrimo (write a 50,000 word novel in … More
Chapter 23 – Notes from the Trenches — Unfriendified Flying Pig Poo
A successful published writer, whose work I adore, made an off-handed remark about nanowrimo on a social media site. Out … More
Chapter 23 — March 2022
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – Notes from the Trenches — Nano Why Mo?!
Last time, I joked that if I wrote what was on my mind I’d probably get sectioned. Today, I’m going … More
Chapter 23 – Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a typewriting monkey
If I wrote about what’s on my mind today, I’d probably get sectioned. So instead, here’s something fun that I … More
Early Access: You can video chat with me on Volley
Hi Have you ever noticed how social media isn’t very sociable? Let’s do something about that. Here’s your invite to … More
Chapter 23 – Evil Pixies and How to Beat Them
Imagine that your head is a room filled with ornate treasure chests, and inside of these chests are all the … More
Chapter 23 – Pictures of scratched vinyl
Sleep deprivation is a wonderful thing. As is listening to music, especially messed up old vinyl. Put the two together … More
Chapter 23 — February 2022
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – graffiti living
I get a lot of people visiting my blog in search of graffiti, but it’s really about writing. Serves me … More
Chapter 23 – Sparky: writers, shamans, creativity and magick
You are in a dark room. So dark that at first you can’t see anything. Pitch black. Then slowly, as … More
Chapter 23 – What do your reading habits say about what you should be writing?
What do your reading habits say about what you should be writing? Just for fun, I decided to use the … More
Chapter 23 – Don’t just do something; sit there!
Time passes. It is going to pass no matter what you do. So, you may as well spend it in … More
Chapter 23 – Save the Hedgehog of Democracy!
On Sunday night the fascist British National Party (BNP) got in — the next morning I rescued a hedgehog as it cowered … More
Chapter 23 — January 2022
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – Lovecraftian Observational Humour
Sometimes I ask questions online, that I already know the answer to, just to glimpse the howling pit of insanity … More
My first attempt at podcasting went horribly wrong
This unedited first take is my first attempt at podcasting. I’m trying to decide between me reading stuff or letting … More
Chapter 23 – We’re partners in crime
You have a voice in my work. You can name characters, choose article topics, or opt to be thanked in … More
Chapter 23 – I’m pleased to tweet you
I will follow you back on any social media platform that we’re both on. For me the main ones are Twitter, Twitter, … More
Chapter 23 – Write Or Die
I play a writer’s version of Russian roulette where every month I have to write things and send them off … More
Chapter 23 – December 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – Word-slinger for Hire
I don’t like being told what to do — but I’m not above taking requests for the new year. Do … More
I used AI to clone my voice
I’m considering recording audio versions of my articles. What would you prefer? A synthetic voice using text to speech. An … More
Summit 21
I’ve just finished a three week stint on Summit 21 — a cohort-based writing course. I’m telling you this because … More
Chapter 23 – November 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Medium Post Notifications
Hi, Here’s a quick update so you know what to expect from me going forward. As you know I write … More
Chapter 23 – Monkey Business
If I wrote about what’s on my mind today, I’d probably get sectioned. So instead, here’s something fun that I … More
Happy Halloween!
Hell by Squirrel Nut Zippers
Music: Hell – Squirrel Nut Zippers Video: Silly Symphony – Hell's Bells 1929
Chapter 23 – October 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – Do you like music?
Do you like music? I like music. I love to share mixes of my favourite music with you. I’d literally … More
Healthy, wealthy, and wise
Whenever I read about how to reduce stress in your life — yet another list post with a picture of pebbles — I get … More
Chapter 23 – We need to talk about your reading habits
What do your reading habits say about what you should be writing? Just for fun, I decided to use the … More
Chapter 23 – What do you need?
I will grant each of you three wishes. You can legit ask me for any three things and I’ll do … More
Chapter 23 – Sometimes I paint
This is a rare sighting of one of my paintings. Tell no-one or I will kick your arse. Unless they … More
Chapter 23 – August 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – You get a book!
You get a book! You get a book! You get a book! Everybody gets a book! Here is your PDF copy … More
Keep calm and say hi on Twitter
Twitter is a trash fire at the moment. I’m done with it except as a place to promote my writing. … More
Chapter 23 – July 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – If I wasn’t a fraud or afraid
I’d write well every day. I’d finish that bloody novel. I’d finish any writing at all. I’d have the courage … More
Chapter 23 – Personal Book Review
Do you have a book that you want me to review? Be that yours or someone else’s. I’ll review your … More
Chapter 23 – June 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Slideshare – Twitter Basics
I made a slide deck of my Twitter training talk based on the handout and article I published previously. I’ve … More
Chapter 23 – Anthology: A Circa Works collection
This isn’t a book about a werewolf, in love with a sexy vampire, who rides to wizard school on a … More
Chapter 23 – May 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – Everything you need to know about Twitter
I can teach you everything you need to know about Twitter with a story about three witches. It gives you … More
Chapter 23 – April 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – And now a word from my sponsor
April Fools! I’m an independent writer. You’re basically an official sponsor if you support me in any way. Either that … More
Chapter 23 – Get access to my notebooks
You can have access to PDF copies of my notebooks — that’s the polite term for thousands of pages of … More
Chapter 23 – March 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – Amurika
I made a playlist about America called Amurika. This was before I heard Rammstein’s ‘Amerika’ which is so good it … More
Chapter 23 – February 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – Reach for the roof and give me all your gold bricks!
This clip of BMO from Adenture Time is EXACTLY how I feel every time I attempt to market myself. That … More
Chapter 23 – Free Prize Inside
I’m just fucking with you. But now that I’ve got your attention… This month I will do a Skype chat … More
Chapter 23 – January 2021
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – Tweet Shirts
People on Twitter keep asking me for merch with something that I said on it. It took me two years … More
Chapter 23 – Welcome
Your support makes my work possible. Please sign up for a paid subscription. Chapter 23 has secret monthly posts and other things … More
Chapter 23 – Happy New Year!
What do you want this year to look like? What do you intend to do once your new years resolutions … More
Chapter 23 – December 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Animals — CocoRosie (Fan-made video. “Heavy on the Magick” — Sigil Art Animation)
Fan-made video for 'Animals' by CocoRosie. Made as part of an art project. "Heavy on the Magick" — CH23 Music: … More
What Japanese Culture and Being an Outsider Can Teach You about Writing [Vocal]
As far back as I can remember I’ve always wanted to be a gaijin. Gangster, I meant Gangster. But, you … More
Chapter 23 – Asshole Astrology
Please give a warm welcome to Asshole Astrology subscribers. Asshole Astrology is my faux horocscope column where I pretend to provide … More
I love you!
Most of Medium’s current in-house content is about the Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus, Coronavirus, Coronavirus. I suspect there's a theme here but I can't quite put my finger on what it is.
Ask Me Anything
I’m starting a new discussion thread on Chapter 23. This is your chance to ask me anything. Please feel … More
Friend Links for Medium in 2020
Here are the Friend Links for my best posts on Medium for 2020. This means that you can read what … More
Chapter 23 – November 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – October 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Nanowrimo Boot Camp [Substack]
It’s nanowrimo again — the time of the year when all common sense goes out of the window and you … More
Chapter 23 – September 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
You’re an Asshole!
Hi everyone, Asshole Astrology is my faux horocscope column where I pretend to provide ‘horoscopes for horrible people.’ It doesn’t … More
Welcome to Chapter 23
Your support makes my work possible. Please sign up for a paid subscription. Chapter 23 has secret monthly posts and … More
Chapter 23 – August 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Bonus post: Asshole Astrology – Week of 17 August 2020
Here is next week’s horoscope for your sign. It doesn’t matter when you read it, or which sign you are, … More
My Corona [Substack]
Photo by Jake Bradley on Unsplash American friends asked me to write a few words about my experience of the coronavirus crisis. … More
Bonus Post: Asshole Astrology — Week of 10 August 2020
Why aren’t my words the focal point of your existence? If they were you would have signed up for … More
Chapter 23 – July 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Asshole Astrology is now an actual thing
Asshole Astrology Horoscopes for Horrible People Here is next week’s horoscope for your sign. It doesn’t matter when you read … More
Chapter 23 – June 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Tough Love Astrology [Substack]
Here is next week’s horoscope for your sign. It doesn’t matter when you read it, or which sign you are, … More
Chapter 23 — Asshole Astrology
Here is next week’s horoscope for your sign. It doesn’t matter when you read it, or which sign you … More
Chapter 23 — Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Twitter* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)
I can teach you everything you need to know about Twitter with a story about three witches. It gives you … More
Chapter 23 – May 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Chapter 23 – April 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More
Mighty Mur’s Writing Feedback to Me on ISBW #332
I love Mur Lafferty — the Hugo award-winning writer and all round badass. Her podcast I Should Be Writing … More
Testing, testing, one two three…
A bit back I recorded my voice without the aid of an external microphone. It sounded horrendous, as you might … More
Chapter 23 – March 2020
Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. … More