Take some time to get clear about what’s really going on for you.

Since the solstice, I've been taking some time in the 'in between' to reflect, rest and reset. I'm only just emerging fully and that's fine by me. Slow is good. Slow and quiet is pretty radical in these times.

Some changes are afoot here…

It’s always nice to have some writing out in public to share, so here’s the story behind a new, uplifting piece of mine, Pwca’s Garden, broadcast this month on BBC Radio 4 and available on the Short Works section of their website or BBC Sounds for the next 29 days. Read by BAFTA award-winning actress Sharon Morgan.

This week I’ve received three rejections for two different pieces of writing. Two for the novel and one for a short story. When I saw each email arrive with the subject line: Re: Submission… I went through the following emotions:

Here’s a list of what has stopped me making progress with my writing over the years:

You’ll see throughout this site there are lots of nice buttons inviting you to click and book a no-obligation, 30-minute introductory call. Perhaps you’ve hovered over the button, curious but not wanting to sign up for anything that’s going to be awkward or overly salesy.

I get it. I do the same. I like to know what to expect and what’s expected of me in these situations. So here’s a guide as to what will happen when you hit that button.

01 — What is coaching?

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