Rugby and reading Shakespeare

Years ago when I was principal of a school I was able to introduce the teaching and learning of Shakespeare from Years 8 -12 as a compulsory part of the English curriculum. I didn’t force students to read every word of every play but…

The boy who wanted a book

The boy who wanted a book

Many years ago now I read a story about an African boy who carried a complex physics textbook with him everywhere he went. This intrigued a local teacher because she knew the boy couldn’t read. One day she approached…

Eleven ways to market your book

I hate marketing! If I had a choice I would be a reclusive author writing in a garret. Unfortunately this is no longer possible, whether you self- publish or go the traditional route. Some traditional publishers even ask you to attach your marketing plan…