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Most recent letters
More Thoughts On Words And Pictures
From Tilly Walden to William Blake - some inspirational notes on telling stories with words and pictures.
• 4 minute read
Residency
Artists residencies are a great way to find focus - but you don’t have to wait to be invited to one!
• 2 minute read
Goals vs Systems
A radical rethink of how to achieve your goals, thanks to James Clear’s new book Atomic Habits
• 2 minute read
Cloud Bergs
Some thoughts on striking the right tone in journalism and documentary. The world is a serious place, but sometimes a light touch is what’s needed.
• 2 minute read
Hobbies Update
I’m nervous about this letter - I’m letting you see my first attempts at drawing real life models.
• 3 minute read
I'm Still Thinking About These Ideas
A collection of ideas, quotes and provocations which are still lingering in my brain weeks after I saw them.
• 6 minute read
What Can You Organise Today?
Faced with the climate crisis, hope and optimism are no longer useful words. Here’s a better strategy.
• 3 minute read
More Of Your Questions, Answered
I answer your questions about how I made Jaron Lanier Fixes The Internet for The New York Times.
• 4 minute read
September 29th 2009
Reflecting on a decade of being a freelance filmmaker and journalist - and an update from the Emmy Awards!
• 5 minute read
Jaron Lanier Fixes The Internet
Months in production, a new three-part series I have made with technologist Jaron Lanier is about to publish!
• 2 minute read
Warm Sounds
Another musical interlude! I’ve made a playlist for you of strange and wonderful songs, which you can listen to while you work.
• 4 minute read
Things I Know About Visual Storytelling
Sixteen tips to help you improve your filmmaking and comics art.
• 3 minute read
A Low Dishonest Decade
Reflections on the anniversary of the declaration of war in Europe
• 1 minute read