Most recent letters
050 / Ink and Card
I’ve just come up with an idea for an exciting project and I want to tell you all about it!
• 2 minute read
049 / A Story About The Universe
I believe that when you move towards your dreams, the universe will move with you. I see evidence of this everywhere.
• 4 minute read
048 / The Future Of This Letter
My year-long experiment is nearly over, and so I need to ask you - what should I do next?
• 3 minute read
047 / 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
046 / 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
045 / Goals vs Systems
A radical rethink of how to achieve your goals, thanks to James Clear’s new book Atomic Habits
• 2 minute read
044 / 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
043 / Hobbies Update
I’m nervous about this letter - I’m letting you see my first attempts at drawing real life models.
• 3 minute read
042 / 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
041 / 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
040 / 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
039 / September 29th 2009
Reflecting on a decade of being a freelance filmmaker and journalist - and an update from the Emmy Awards!
• 5 minute read
038 / 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
037 / 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