Horoscopes for Horrible People Here is next week’s horoscope for your sign. It doesn’t matter when you read it, or which sign you are, as horoscopes are all made up. Asshole Astrology is now an actual thing. I blame you. I figured some of you wouldn’t want it to become a regular part of Chapter 23 so I set it up as a separate thing instead. That way those of you who want it can come get it. And the rest can do nothing and I will silently judge you. Sign-ups are free for a limited time. Because I love you. And you feel it. All joking aside I’d love […]

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Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23. Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit. “For a writer there is no such thing as an exemplary life.” — Tobias Wolff My birthday is 23 June. I’m trying to relax. This is more difficult than I remember. This month, it’s my birthday, it’s my birthday, I ain’t picking up the phone on my birthday. Don’t…

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Here is next week’s horoscope for your sign. It doesn’t matter when you read it, or which sign you are, as horoscopes are all made up. Everybody knows that astrologers are basically assholes with too much time on their hands and most horoscope writers are failed writers and barely functioning alcoholics. I mean that in a good way. As for you being a horrible person — don’t worry, I’m sure that you’re lovely. Aquarius: You’re being chased by a swarm of angry bees. Luckily they’re far away so if you keep going they won’t be able to catch up with you. Still, remember to be kind to bees — it’s not their fault that they’re […]

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Photo by freestocks.org on Unsplash I can teach you everything you need to know about Twitter with a story about three witches. It gives you a framework for understanding which Twitter strategies are most effective. I’ve Twitter trained individual writers, journalists, and artists. I’ve provided internal staff training to charities and managed the Twitter accounts of businesses, third-sector organizations, and creative industries. I’ve also over 15,000 followers on my personal Twitter account so I must be doing something right. Here’s a guide to get you started, some tips and tricks, and that all-important story. WHAT IS TWITTER? Photo by Kelsey Chance on Unsplash Twitter is a Conversation Imagine a party to which everyone in the world is […]

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