In other words another way of saying “just do it”.
Talent is overrated. Luck is overrated. The right agent is overrated. It helps to have all three, but they are all worthless without that thing in your hand, the manuscript, the thing in your hand that may become a book for which trees will die [...]
That’s right, in a word the secret to successful writing is to write
Posted by John Lampard on Wednesday, 11 November, 2009 to the comment subset
![]()
It’s not how much time you have it’s how organise that time
Posted by John Lampard on Thursday, 3 September, 2009 to the comment subset
The ability to effectively utilise small pockets of spare time – can give those determined to succeed in whatever they are doing – the edge over others who are apparently more talented and passionate.
A lot of people ask me how I’ve been able to dedicate time to side projects when my life is already pretty [...]
![]()
The secret of my success: I have taste and style, but not talent
Posted by John Lampard on Friday, 26 June, 2009 to the comment subset
Fame itself is viral if the enduring popularity of some celebrities, even those who have not achieved or performed anything especially noteworthy in quite some time, is anything to go by.
Prominent people stay popular for longer than they ought to because they serve as conversational fodder, which in turn drives more media coverage. “Take Paris [...]
![]()
Australian Edge: showcasing Australian creative talent
Posted by John Lampard on Wednesday, 15 October, 2008 to the design and art subset
Australian Edge is an interesting, and intriguing, new website that appears to have been launched last month, featuring the work of Australian creatives, whether they be Web 2.0 entrepreneurs, artists, photographers, designers, or, you name it.
The idea is simple: to promote Australian creativity in all forms. Australia has no shortage of talent, and we aim [...]
![]()
Two Flat Whites redesign
Posted by John Lampard on Wednesday, 12 March, 2008 to the design and art subset
Two Flat Whites has just unveiled a new look.
“Two Flat Whites” is a network for Fashion, Design, Music, Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle, Community, Writing and Small Business. “Two Flat Whites” offers the opportunity for talented, skillful and inspirational Australian writers, fashion designers, photographers, graphic designers, musicians, entertainers, bands, chefs, personalities, fashion labels, restaurants and small businesses [...]
![]()







