I was clearing out some cupboards yesterday and came across an article which I had ripped out of The Sunday Telegraph way back in 2004. It was all about how Mr Men creator Roger Hargreaves had created the characters with one aim in mind: to make some serious money! In 2004 the Mr Men empire… Continue reading The story behind the Mr Men
Yesterday I achieved my 100th follower. Yippee!! (OK, perhaps not earth-shattering for you, but the ground definitely moved a little for me.) The blogger who unwittingly participated in this historic moment is Tazein (thank you Tazein!) who writes an inspirational blog called ‘Transcending Borders’. One of my favourite posts is Be you (if you are always trying to… Continue reading A historic blog moment (for two reasons)
This is definitely the year of new beginnings for me.First I took part in a 30 Day 'Screw Work, Let's Play' Challenge.Then I created my first postcard designs (something I have always wanted to do).Now I am about to embark on another, even more exciting new beginning, which is also something I have always wanted… Continue reading A new approach to new beginnings
This weekend TamrahJo nominated me for a Leibster award. You may remember her from my previous Work that feels like play post. She is a consummate player (in the nicest sense of the word) and her words of support and advice have kept me going on more than one occasion when I felt like giving… Continue reading 11 random things you didn’t know about me
My first postcard designs have come back from Moo.com! (Cue big grin). I have always wanted to create a product I can sell. When I was a kid I told my mum I wanted to sell cups of tea to passing drivers. (See - entrepreneurial from an early age.) Sadly, my business plan was slightly… Continue reading I’ve finally done something I’ve always wanted to do!
A few weeks ago I interviewed Julian Ranger for my Spark Stories project. Julian is an entrepreneur who sold his company for £19 million and could have retired to a life of leisure but instead opted to continue doing what he loves (namely, “doing my own thing” and building businesses). You may be wondering whether… Continue reading An entrepreneur’s top 5 tips for success
Here is a conversation I have with myself quite regularly: ME 1: You are too immature. Writing children’s books and collecting children’s illustrations and cards and prints. Really! It’s time you grew up. ME 2: But David Walliams hasn’t grown up. And he’s written several bestselling children’s books. ME 1: It’s OK for David Walliams.… Continue reading You don’t have to grow up (not entirely)
Jia left a comment on my last post Never ask these people for their opinion in which she posted a great 2-minute video which completely sums up what I was saying. It’s so good, I thought I’d share it here (thanks Jia!):
Why do we do it to ourselves? We have an idea for a book we want to write; a business we want to set up; or a product we want to create…and we feel an urge to ask someone what they think. So who do we turn to? Someone who has actually written a book,… Continue reading Never ask these people for their opinion (unless your goal is to feel utterly demoralised)
As a writer, no one understands my pain…my frustration...my anguish…my torment…except Snoopy, who is a dude of the highest proportions:
Katherine Bassford 