Hi, Reader! I was almost late for school pick up today. Not just because while I was trying to find shoes suitable for this crappy weather, I discovered that one half of my favourite boots had a nail through the sole (seriously, how didn't I notice this while wearing them?) but because I had a LIGHTBULB moment. I'm going to run a write-along for the rest of March. This thought just popped into my mind. And my first instinct was to reply -- Yes. Yes I am. I'll be honest here, this is as much...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader! Hello! I’m thinking about running some workshops, which might be right up your alley - or not, at all. So I thought I’d ask. This isn’t a “please fill in this survey” thing, more that I’m honestly figuring out what would be most useful. You’re one of my newsletter subscribers, and I’d like to make Whizzy Brain useful for you. Although I also realise I don’t actually know why you’re here, which feels like something I probably should have asked before now. Maybe you’re interested in...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader! You've found your way to this corner of the internet maybe via a recommendation from someone I work 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 dream of escaping to a cabin in the woods with a stack of books and zero notifications. New: Write Club is Open I've made a place for us!...
4 months ago • 1 min read
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...
4 months 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...
5 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...
6 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...
7 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,...
8 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...
9 months ago • 1 min read