Don't let your education get in the way of your learning.
Mark Twain said "Don't let your Education get in the way of your Learning." Unfortunately, I didn't listen to him.
Iain F Macleod
On sitting in cafes thinking of writers.
The book 'Oases' by the late Scottish writer Alastair Reid is probably the book I have given most to people. I met Alastair when I spent three days in New York with himself and my uncle, the late Dr Finlay Macleod, to film a documentary about him and his work.
The Role of the Dramaturg
I talked to a number of Dramaturgs and Literary Managers (mainly UK based for this blog post) in order to better understand their role and how they both support a writer during the playwriting process, and the production as a whole.
'Deep Work' by Cal Newport.
Exploring some models for working which are relevant for writers from Cal Newport’s book ‘Deep Work’.
On Meeting Alastair Reid.
The story of when my uncle, the late Dr Finlay Macleod and I spent three days in New York with the Scottish writer Alastair Reid.
Uncovering Stories
On writing, memory, and the emotional heavy lifting sometimes required when working on a difficult story.
How to leverage A.I in your lifelong learning journey.
Self-directed learning is the process of taking responsibility for one's own learning. Although this concept sounds simple, we don't get as much practise as we should on how to be self-directed learners.
Understanding the German approach to making theatre
A guide to director-led theatre practice in Germany, contrasting it with the writer-led traditions commonly found in the UK.
How to save your writing from the AI robot apocalypse.
I have changed my mind about a lot of things when it comes to LLMs. Looking back, I was naive.
Exploring the use of coaching techniques in the writing process.
How coaching frameworks can help writers clarify their goals, overcome blocks, and make better creative decisions during the development process.