Michael Wolkind QC

There are a plethora of benefits that come along with writing every day. Whether you are hoping to improve your vocabulary or sentence structure, record your dreams, or simply document the daily events in your life, writing can have an incredibly positive impact on your life.
You don’t have to wake up in the morning each day and write a few pages of your first novel. Instead, begin to form a habit of simply jotting down a couple of thoughts each day. Avoid overthinking it. Something very simp...

Podcasts have become increasingly popular. Easily accessed through mobile devices, the digital audio platform has blown up with people from every walk of life subscribing to podcasts that strike their fancy. The best podcasts are entertaining while also being entertaining for the audience. Many people enjoy listening while working out, walking the dog, or commuting to work.
Legal podcasts are a great way for lawyers to learn more about their profession without taking any time away from their ...

There are more than 20 speciality areas of law, such as civil rights law, corporate law, finance law, animal rights law, constitutional law, and corporate law, among others. Within those, there are litigators, contract lawyers, and trial lawyers. It is impossible for any lawyer to be well-versed enough in all of them to be regarded as an expert in each. For this reason, after graduating from law school, lawyers should preferably decide the area(s) on which they want to focus. These are called...

An autobiography is among the most important and personal piece of writing a person can write. For many, this feels like a ‘life’s work’ which can put a lot of stress on a writer. These tips could help take a bit of stress off of the writing process, as well as provide you with a new way of seeing the project.
Read Other People’s Autobiographies
Much like how an artist while copy or obsess over the works of other artists for practice, you should first take the time to read other autobiographi...

A barrister is a critical member of the courtroom, specializing in advocacy and litigation. There are many tasks that are delegated and taken on by barristers. A person in this legal position could do anything from drafting legal pleadings to researching the philosophy hypothesis and history of law, as well as giving legal opinions.
If you have experienced a TED Talk, you might understand how well they can affect your work in many ways. If you are aspiring to be, or already are, a Barrister, ...

Poetry as a genre, by its very nature, is an interpretive form of creative writing. Some people consider themselves to be poets by performing to or writing their thoughts on paper.
Many people have tinkered with the idea of becoming a poet, but have stopped themselves for various reasons. Some are afraid they will fail at it or be the subject of fun. There are also people who have a poetic soul but who don’t publish their work. They just keep it to themselves and write for an audience of one....

If you’ve ever found yourself with writer’s block than you understand all too well how frustrating it can be to want to write but lack the inspiration. Every writer, regardless of how successful he or she is, has dealt with creativity ruts. Everyone is different. Some writers may take a step back and busy themselves with other tasks, others may force themselves to sit at their desk until they produce something.
Remaining motivated to write may sound impossible, however, making every attempt t...