‘Many races are won on the start line.  To finish well, it’s usually vital to start well.’ That was the opinion of one of the most successful sailing coaches I ever had the opportunity to work with.  But it’s also … Continue reading →

When I was just starting out in the writing business, I had an editor who insisted that good writing was largely a matter of thinking carefully about what you wanted to say; saying it as simply as possible; and then … Continue reading →

Anyone old enough to remember radio in the 1950s and 60s (and, yes, there are some of us), will probably remember the iconic police drama Dragnet.  And they will probably also remember Sergeant Joe Friday’s catchphrase: ‘All we want are … Continue reading →