My first set of minimalist, typographically based posters for writers, were very popular, particularly on Pinterest. So I thought I’d do some more. These new ones concentrate on the rewriting process and helping us to keep improving our stories. Editing is a huge part of a writer’s job and so famous authors have had a lot to say about it which I’ve selected for these posters about editing.

I hope you like them.

Trying to Decide How to Start Your Story?

My article on how start writing a story which builds on Ernest Hemingway’s advice.

One True Sentence

Finished your First Draft?

Well done! But don’t forget we need to copy edit our story too. Michael Crichton thought seven drafts was the right number.

Books aren't written they're rewritten - Michael Crichton quote

Deadline Approaching?

It feels like a battle, so consider this advice from a real war.

Keep Calm and Keep Writing

Is Your First Draft Not as Good as You Hoped?

Nobody’s first draft is as good as they hoped for. Not even Ernest Hemingway’s.

The First Draft of Anything is Shit

Is Writing Driving You Mad?

Well, that’s perfectly normal – you are a writer after all.Some are called mad

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