So… are you ready for Christmas? Hi, Reader! If “ready” means the presents are wrapped bought, at least one room of the house is presentable, and the out-of-office is on, then I’m not quite there. If I accept that New Years’ Greetings are just as good as Christmas cards, shop-bought mince pies will do fine this year, and I don’t bank too much on being on the Nice List… then maybe. Yes. Wherever you are on the festive readiness scale, I hope you’re able to find a few moments over the coming...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
A Gentle Black Friday Invitation to Write Club Hi, Reader! November seems to disappear in a blink, doesn’t it? One minute you’re lighting a candle and promising yourself a peaceful writing hour, and the next you’re caught in the swirl of end-of-year busyness. If you’ve been wanting to carve out gentle, protected time for your writing, the Write Club December trial is your chance to begin. You can join for £9 and take part in three live lunchtime accountability sessions, where you’ll write...
2 months ago • 2 min read
It’s the Spooky Season for Writers Hi, Reader! I have to say upfront that I love, love, love Halloween, autumn, and all things cosy (except pumpkin spice because it tastes like someone ground up pot pourri and spoiled my coffee) and yes I’m still bitter that it’s not a public holiday in the UK. For me October is the time to hunker down after September’s “new pencil case energy” Get all cosy while writing, drinking hot chocolate and heading into reading hibernation - totally a thing, trust me...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Finding The Write Tools for ADHD Writers Hi, Reader! September might be “back to school” season, but who says grown-up writers don’t deserve fresh stationery and shiny new beginnings too? For me, September has been less about timetables and more about getting back to writing. This month I ran The Write Tools for ADHD Writers Challenge - a free 5-day Voxer challenge that unlocks five of the biggest ADHD writing blocks. From editing too soon, to planner paralysis, to the dreaded half-finished...
4 months ago • 1 min read
From Sunhat to Story: Gentle Ways & Tools to Jump Back In Hi, Reader! Summer’s nearly over, back-to-school is looming, and your writing might be hiding under a sunhat somewhere - but fear not! This month, I’ve been sharing more bingo cards on social media - they're fun, low-pressure prompts to spark creativity, boost motivation, and help you find moments to write (even when it feels impossible). I’ve also been sharing reels of my favourite writing tools - simple ways to make writing more fun,...
5 months ago • 1 min read
School’s Out, but Your Story’s Still In - Let’s Play Summer Writing Bingo Why Bingo? Because these cards are perfect for neurodivergent writers juggling kids, chaos, and big ideas. And let’s face it - summer writing chaos is real. This month, I’ve shared not one but two Summer Bingo cards over on social media - the Writing Edition and the Reading Edition - whether you’re wrangling words between snack requests or rediscovering a forgotten paperback at the bottom of your beach bag, these bingo...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Has Anyone Else Melted Slightly This Month - Emotionally and Literally? Same. So over on Substack, I leaned into the heatwave energy and got real about what writing looks like when your brain’s overwhelmed and your heart’s a bit wobbly. I explored what it means to be a neurodivergent brain craving connection - the kind that’s soft, real, and doesn’t require masking. I also talked about why sometimes the work for the day is just having a good cry (because productivity isn’t always the goal -...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Missed my writing challenge? You’re fashionably late - and totally still invited! Hi, Reader! This past week, I ran a free writing challenge: The Gentle AF ADHD Writing Challenge (yes, that’s its real name). If you missed it - don’t worry, you’re right on time. Below you’ll find five teensy-tiny creative prompts, designed especially for neurodivergent writers who want to start (or restart) their book - even if focus is fleeting and you can’t quite remember where you left off. Each one takes...
7 months ago • 1 min read
May Musings: ADHD Insights, Writing Woes & Pep Talks Hi, Reader! You’ve found your way to this corner of the internet maybe via a recommendation from someone I work with with, or some flavour of Google search involving “Help for ADHD writers”, “How to write a book when you can’t focus”, or “writing with low spoons”. This is a space for the gloriously imperfect, the neurodivergent late bloomers and the ones who’ve written amazing dialogue… only to lose the notebook it’s in. Each month (or...
8 months ago • 2 min read