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The Courage to Write What Scares You Most
There’s a particular kind of terror that only writers know – the ice-cold fear that grips you when you realise the book you’re truly meant to write is the one that frightens you most. It’s the story that makes you feel slightly queasy as you reach for the keyboard. The truth that sits in your chest like a burning coal, too hot to touch but impossible to ignore. The words that would change everything if you had the courage to write them.
Why Your Story Doesn’t Need to Be Complete to Matter
What’s the Book You Wish Someone Had Written for You?
In your possibly darkest moments what is the book that you wished someone had written for you? What is the book you could write?
Start with Why: Finding Purpose in Your Book and Life
When it comes to pretty much everything in life and writing, asking why is one of the most important questions.
It’s Messy in the Middle – And That’s OK
It’s messy in the middle. Gloriously, uncomfortably, necessarily messy. I’d like to say that I wouldn’t have it any other way, and yeah, of course, I wouldn’t be who I am if it wasn’t for the gifts and challenges and the mess. But there are some messy bits I am sure we could all do without.
Nonfiction vs Fiction in Self-Help Books
Why Your Story Matters
The Healing Power of Writing About Your Trauma
How Daily Journaling Reveals Your Authentic Self
There is a way of reconnecting with your authentic self, which is the simple act of putting pen to paper in a consistent journaling practice that can open doors to self-discovery that you never imagined possible. I love journaling.
What an Alien Taught Me About Finding Purpose
What can a cynical resident alien teach us about the human condition? As it turns out, quite a lot. Come with me
Nine powerful reasons to write a book when you are disillusioned about life
- 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 UnfinishedDo 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
The first in a series on memoir writing for women ready to tell their deliciously real and messy stories I am sure many of us feel exhausted from editing ourselves into being acceptable.… Read more: Memoir: Why Your Messy, Unfiltered Truth Matters - 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… Read more: The Art of Growing Into Yourself: A Journey to Self-Acceptance - Sturgeon Moon Rising: Full Moon August 2025There’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… Read more: Sturgeon Moon Rising: Full Moon August 2025
- 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… Read more: Reinventing Yourself with Confidence - The Lion’s Gate Portal 2025It’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… Read more: The Lion’s Gate Portal 2025
- The Lost Art of Writing by Hand – Part 1
Can I invite you to explore the lost art of writing by hand? You may surprise yourself with how wonderful it is. - Marketing Communications: Consistency Is Key
Marketing communications, plan, test, measure, it's all in the process. Your book and book marketing deserves more