Well… hello. It’s been a while, hasn’t it? And if I’m being honest, I’ve missed this. The writing, that is. The process. The way it feels to spill all this nonsense into words until something resembling a story emerges. It’s like going back to the gym after a long break. Painful, but oh so satisfying.

Right, let’s get into it. I’ve been a bit off the grid. After Nius, I felt like I had exorcised my demons. The need to write wasn’t gone, but it was definitely on a serious vacation. But it turns out, you can’t suppress a beast that’s wired to write. I might not have been cranking out novels, but I’ve been busy. My new venture, Herbal Biohacker, launched and took up a big chunk of my brain and time. We put together nearly 300 blogs, thanks to my amazing friend Claire, on everything from ADHD to Autism to the lovely chaos of modern life. Fun, fulfilling… but enough already.

The Writing Process (AKA: Where the Magic Happens)

You see, what I really missed was the art of creative writing. Sure, I can talk your ear off about cloud migrations and project management, but that doesn’t exactly make your heart race, does it? At Herbal Biohacker, I wrote some of the most soul-searching pieces on mental health, psychology, and healing. That was cool for a while. But man, I’ve been itching to write about the real thrills. Like chasing cock. That sweet, dirty hunt that’s more satisfying than an entire day of SEO (no offense, SEO).

I might’ve dipped my toes into the shallow end with Nifty from time to time, but the real writing? It was calling me. The kind where I clear my head, sit down, and let the words flow. I’ve written 16 books and a tonne of short stories. While I’m no expert (who is?), I know enough to help others who are just starting to tap into their writing process.

My Own Process: A Hot Mess of Creativity

Here’s the thing about me: I sit down, stare at a blank document, and tell myself, “Right, let’s figure out what this next book is going to be about.” Spoiler: I start with a mess of ideas that make absolutely no sense. I’ll end up writing about the middle of the book before I even know what’s going on. One minute, I’m trying to decide where to start. The next minute, I’m rethinking the whole plot and questioning why I’m writing in the first place.

It’s a battle. I’ll get two pages in and then, suddenly, something clicks. I find my rhythm and the story starts revealing itself.

And sometimes, you’ve got to start somewhere completely random. Like that time I wrote, “The cat sat on the mat, then quickly glanced over her shoulder as though ready for battle, yawned when there was no imminent danger, and returned to watching the world beyond the rain-streaked window.” Totally irrelevant, but it worked. It’s how I get my brain in gear. Sometimes you’ve got to write something that doesn’t matter to get to the stuff that does.

I think singers do this with their voices. Sing a variety of notes to practice before going onstage and enthralling thousands.

Why the Cat Sat on the Mat (or How to Trick Your Brain)

You might be wondering: What’s with the cat? Here’s the thing: writing about something completely random, a cat, a mouse, a woman in a pink raincoat, isn’t about the subject. It’s about tricking your mind into the flow. Sometimes it takes hours. Sometimes, you just can’t write. But when you do manage to tap into that rhythm? The words come effortlessly and you might end up with 20,000 words in a day. Those are the days I create my best work.

The writing process for me is like running. You push through the initial resistance and eventually, you hit a high. It’s the adrenaline and dopamine that keep you going. And writing? Same thing. You just have to keep pushing and let it flow.

The Writing Process: What’s Next?

So here I am, ready to dive into the next book. It’s going to be a wild one. Think great sex, psychological twists, emotional rollercoasters… everything I love. I can’t tell you what it’ll be called yet, but you can bet it’ll be packed with humour, sex, and the kind of chaos you’re used to from me.

Stay tuned. I promise I won’t be gone for so long next time.

It’s good to be back.

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