Friends, this little video I made earlier this week is for any of you with a book dream. Six years ago I could not have imagined this being my job, but a lot can change in six years. Five books in and I feel grateful every day. That doesn’t mean every day is easy - writing can be an emotional rollercoaster as I am sure you are discovering - but it keeps us close to the ... Read more
Category: The Writing Life
Letting go of perfect, without sacrificing quality
I have a confession to make…
I fell short this week, and something interesting happened. (I was not expecting it)
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How to cope with the guilt that comes with doing what you love
A few days ago I got a Direct Message on Instagram from someone asking me an interesting question which is relevant to so many of us, so I thought I’d share my response here in case it is of interest to you, too. The DM said, “I feel like I have wondered into another chapter of my life that I didn't know was waiting for... Read more
What I learned about writing on one of the longest train journeys in the world…
Earlier this summer I spent some time at my parents’ house. They have a large shed in the garden which my dad has turned into a creative den. The walls are covered with old photos of us as chi... Read more
How paddleboarding is a bit like writing
I hope you are staying cool in this heat, if you are in a heat wave like we are! We hired a beach hut for the week last week and I loved the sea view from my little wooden office. I was working on the curriculum for my new Summer Writing Sanctuary a... Read more