Experimental Writing Explained – And Why It Still Matters.
How much of life is experimental? Would you be sipping your morning coffee if no one had dared to pluck that first wild bean? As a kid, I once sat on the edge of a rainwater tank, cape tied tight, ready to test gravity, launching into the great unknown of my own backyard. Every time […]
How We Choose What We Publish at Wordmonger:
Choice is a curious, wonderful thing, personal like a quiet walk on a deserted beach or crowded like a dance floor packed tight as sardines. It’s messy, thrilling, and ultimately yours. Say yes or say no or nothing at all; either way, you’ve made a choice. The inner chorus can be loud: “Don’t do it! […]
How to Read Slowly in a Fast World
In a world that sprints, slow reading isn’t a speed, it’s a setting. Mine starts at night: I crawl into bed, tilt the bedside lamp so no stray shards of light catch my eyes, and aim that beam at the page. With my favourite reading glasses on and my chin angled just so, I nestle […]
Why Editing Is the Most Important Part of Writing
Editing transforms roast lamb with vegetables into a feast, or savory mince on toast into an eye fillet steak chef’s special. It’s the feeling of wearing a well-tailored suit instead of those uncomfortable shorts that ride up your leg. The question arises: what makes the cut? What is good compared with what is best? Editing […]
The Difference Between Content and Literature
Let’s talk about fishing, shopping in Paris, or perhaps a holiday in the Greek Islands or a cruise. We are going to need content. Content is a group of words aimed at promotion, focusing on clarity and audience engagement. Ideally, it includes SEO-optimized language, leveraging a mix of keyword research, high-quality content creation, on-page optimization, […]
How AI is changing the publishing industry
An ostrich with its head firmly planted in the sand comes to mind, this was me just a few moons ago. Things have changed. I attended a very nice marketing seminar where my head was politely encouraged out of my nice, familiar sandpit. So, the drum is, as I was instructed, “if your business is […]