Time was when I felt the aesthetics had to be right for me to do any "proper" writing. And so what you see in the picture would have been almost a sine qua non for me to sit down and write. Fountain pen, hushed atmosphere, oh and preferably on luxurious heavy cream paper please... As I've grown into this writing role however, I've been able to see all those "fripperies" almost as distractions. These days I reckon I could write at the bottom of a swimming pool – assuming the existence of waterproof laptops. Certainly on the Metro here in Sofia, or while walking down the street armed with nothing but a smartphone...

Hey, our little community is growing! That's great to see. Let's talk about time. I used to journal early in the morning, then the day's tasks took over, whether translation or editing. Now that writing IS the task, I find myself writing at all times of the day and evening, and responding to comments when I'm not writing. Of course, it gets easier with practice (we'll talk about writer's block soon). Question Do you have a special writing time, or day?

I've gone through phases of wanting nice leather-bound journals and expensive Japanese fountain pens, and then when I got rid of all my possessions I said goodbye to all of that. Basically, I feel that when things are going well, all of these fripperies don't matter, and that all that count are the words moving from head to page – or screen. Question What about you, do you have favourite materials? Writing rituals?

Happy April 27, 2026! Today marks the official launch of this Skool group – a sanctuary for everyone obsessed with the written word, whether you’re crafting novels, business pitches, news reports, or personal journals. This is a zero-noise space dedicated to one thing: the craft. I’ll be sharing tips, breaking down the dos and don’ts, and sharing exclusive webinars and courses. Why "Human Premium"? The goal here is to help you write better – and more importantly – to go beyond AI. Look, AI is a fantastic tool, but we shouldn’t delegate the joy of writing to a bot any more than we’d delegate the pleasure of a great meal, a sunset, or an intimate moment. There is a spirit, a syncopation, and a soul in human prose that an algorithm simply can't replicate. We set sail soon. Get ready to explore some deep waters. Welcome aboard. In the comments, please share who you are, where you're from, and maybe why you're here?

When I look at all the stuff I write today, between my social media posts, my novel, my book on business writing, and here in Skool, it's clear I am writing more than ever. It's partly because I've decided to take it seriously and try to make a living out of it, but partly also because writing, and noticing stuff to write about, is like a muscle. And the more you practise the easier it gets. What are YOU writing at the moment? Is it personal or work/related, or both?