Tsh Oxenreider, who runs the Simple podcast, regularly runs these features on what’s saving her life – the small things that are bringing joy into her life every day. I’ve […]
7 podcast recommendations for hopeful creatives
I’ve been enjoying the recent explosion in podcasts so much recently. Over the past year and a bit, I’ve come across some incredible podcasts for people looking to explore their […]
Telling your story online: Instagram prompts for writers
A few weeks ago, coincidentally just as I was about to launch my new author mentoring programme, The Brand Stylist held an Instagram challenge. Under the hashtag #MyBrilliantBrand, each day […]
Sharing a Life of Words
You know when you get an idea, and you think, “that’s crazy, don’t be ridiculous,” but it won’t go away? Like you’ve turned a light on in your head, and […]
Summer reading highlights
We’re already well into September, with it’s change of season, back-to-school feel. In fact, it’s literally back-to-school for our family (or rather, going-to-school-for-the-first-time) as my eldest son is starting at […]
8 authors with great Instagram feeds
So, this is clearly hugely subjective. I got SO MANY recommendations when I put a call out for people’s favourite author Instagram accounts, and many did not make this list. […]
Ch-ch-changes (AKA why your target audience is so important)
I’ve been thinking a lot about this blog lately. I have been writing on and off here for almost 5 years, which seems completely insane. I’ve kept going because a) […]
Sustainable swaps that are easier than you think
I’m about to get very real here. We’re talking bodily fluids. Blood, sweat and tears (okay, not tears. Poo. But that doesn’t sound as good). Aren’t sustainable swaps for these […]
(Trying to) Become a more mindful parent
Sometimes it feels like I only ever say no to my kids (or to be more specific, to my 3 year old, Theo). Stop climbing on there. Stop hitting your […]
2018 goals: 6 month review
It’s mid way through the year. How did we get here already? I wanted to talk a little bit about goal setting, and give an update on my goals for […]