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The Perfectionist’s Guide to Finishing Books #1
It seems perfect to write this today because, as a perfectionist who is writing a book, I need to give myself some good advice. You see, I have written six chapters in six days.
Writing a book – writers marketing plan
Writing a book – Writers marketing plan. Need to promote you and your writing? A marketing plan is a must if you want to succeed
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.
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.
Passion Projects: What, Why And How They Transform Lives
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
What Happens When You Lose Your Mojo?
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
Rebuild The Inner Bridges To Self-Love With These 3 Simple Ideas
Why Your Story Doesn’t Need to Be Complete to Matter
Standing at the Crossroads: An Invitation to Reflect
Living in Gratitude: A Journey of the Heart
- The December Full Moon in Gemini Visualisation
First read – The December Full Moon in Gemini: What Are You Ready to Release? You have fifteen days between this full moon (4th/5th December) and the Sagittarius new moon (20th December). Fifteen… Read more: The December Full Moon in Gemini Visualisation - The December Full Moon in Gemini: What Are You Ready to Release?
- The Truth About Passion Projects And Heart Projects
I’m a huge fan of passion projects and have written about them many times, but something came to me during one of those delightful 3 am moments when you are cursing your bladder… Read more: The Truth About Passion Projects And Heart Projects - What Is The Messy Middle, And Why Are You Here
This is for the women who are in the messy middle again. And you know it’s not such a bad place, it just feels like you are standing at another crossroads. Something deep… Read more: What Is The Messy Middle, And Why Are You Here - The Third Eye Chakra: Unveiling Your Inner Vision and Intuition
Imagine a luminous indigo light glowing at the centre of your forehead, pulsing with the power of your intuition and inner vision. Welcome to the realm of the third eye chakra, the centre… Read more: The Third Eye Chakra: Unveiling Your Inner Vision and Intuition - 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. - 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. - Are You Stuck in a Loop, Waiting for Life to Begin? Start A Passion Project
Do you ever feel as though you’re waiting for life to begin? As if you’re caught in an endless loop—stuck between not knowing what you want and almost knowing, but never quite stepping… Read more: Are You Stuck in a Loop, Waiting for Life to Begin? Start A Passion Project - 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. - The Throat Chakra: Finding Your Voice and Speaking Your Truth
Imagine a brilliant blue light glowing at the base of your throat, vibrating with the power of your authentic voice and the courage to speak your truth. Welcome to the realm of the… Read more: The Throat Chakra: Finding Your Voice and Speaking Your Truth - 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. - How Purpose Evolves Through Life’s Transformations
How Purpose Evolves Through Life's Transformations. My journey and experiences have taught me that purpose evolves through six distinct stages. Each one guides us from darkness into clarity, from feeling lost to feeling aligned with what truly ignites our souls.