This gonzo guide isn’t for the faint-hearted. In high-octane style, best-selling author John Birmingham provides tried-and-tested tips for writing well – and getting paid.

Topics covered include ‘how to slay writer’s block’, ‘what the hell is workflow’, ‘how to write 10,000 words in a day’ and ‘the best apps for writers’.

How to Be a Writer is a writing guide with a toughlove approach, written for the internet generation. John Birmingham is lauded as a prolific writer working across multiple genres. Here he shares his secrets.