What Is a Hybrid Memoir?
So, we’ve said, a hybrid memoir combines the emotional power of personal narrative with the practical guidance of self-help.
Think of it as:
Your story (the memoir part) — the lived experience, the journey, the transformation you went through.
Your wisdom (the self-help part) — the lessons, frameworks, and tools you discovered along the way.
Their transformation (the result) — readers see themselves in your story AND walk away with actionable guidance.
Why Does My Book Idea Feel So Overwhelming I Never Start Writing?
You have this incredible story burning inside you – maybe it’s your memoir, a business book, or wisdom you desperately want to share.
But every time you sit down to begin, your mind spirals: Where do I even start? How do I organise years of experiences? What if no one wants to read this? The blank page stares back, and you close your laptop, promising yourself you’ll start tomorrow.
The Framework That Supports Your Book Marketing
If you approach your book marketing through the lens of this framework it will help you to stay on track with your strategy
Why You Should Give Yourself Permission to Be Unfinished
Do you think we live in a culture with completion instead of being beautifully unfinished? You know those before and after photos, success stories with neat endings and transformation tales that tie up with spiritual bows. I wonder if this feeds into the message that we need to have it all figured out before we’re worthy of being heard.
Why Most Authors Fail at Book Marketing (and How to Avoid It)
In this blog on book marketing we are looking at 3 reasons authors book marketing could fail. That failure is only feedback.
Memoir: Why Your Messy, Unfiltered Truth Matters
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The Art of Growing Into Yourself: A Journey to Self-Acceptance
It was long ago and far away, but standing backstage at the Miss Cardiff pageant, surrounded by confident contestants, I felt like an imposter. I turned up ready and made up, with my costume and shoes, as you see in the picture. I was ready to go while all around me...
Sturgeon Moon Rising: Full Moon August 2025
There's something deliciously rebellious about being sixty-four and finally understanding that howling at the moon isn't crazy, it’s perfect for letting it all go. I wouldn’t dare howl on the terrace with the dogs – could you imagine the neighbours? But I can do it at...
Reinventing Yourself with Confidence
In the quiet moments of self-reflection, many of us find ourselves standing at a crossroads, contemplating the delicate balance between who we are and who we might become. The journey of reinvention, particularly when paired with building authentic confidence, offers...
The Lion’s Gate Portal 2025
It's 8/8. The spiritual internet is ablaze with talk of portals, downloads, and cosmic upgrades. Your social feeds are flooded with crystal grids, activation ceremonies, and promises of profound transformation—if only you buy the right course, attend the right ritual,...