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