August 2009 Archives

As writers, we often obsess about words: grammar, usage, style, and more. As marketers, we often obsess about the production: the printing stock, the design, the colours, the medium. But none of these things are important if we don't have a strong story at the centre.

For some reason, discussion this morning on Twitter revolved around experiences of depression, prompted by my mention of medication. Blog posts were swapped and questions asked of each other as we shared our experiences with the black dog. I took the decision a while ago that I would not treat my depression as a personal secret. Hiding this illness is why it is still largely misunderstood in the community. Therefore, I continue to talk candidly and openly about my experiences, unashamed and certainly unafraid.