Archive - HeartWriting

Building an online presence as a writer

Is it just a case of popping a pair of glasses on, smoothing the hair, and snapping lots of whimsical photos of books, calligraphy pens and turmeric oat…

Apr 9 •

January 2025

What my dad's tears taught me about my writing career

Saying goodbye to my father – over and over again – has been the central theme in my life. And it kickstarted my writing career, if I’m going to be…

Jan 28 •

December 2024

Holiday Reading Part Two: The Intellectual Edit

A neat little list of intelligent literature for your solo cafe soirées over summer – with thankfully absolutely no mention of Colleen Hoover.

Dec 3, 2024 •

20 Glittery Books for your Holiday Reading

Let me help you narrow down your reading this festive season while exposing you to some dazzling works of literature that will keep your mind sharp and…

Dec 3, 2024 •

November 2024

Abundance and Creativity

I am abundant. I am in full flow. I am a HeartWriter.

Nov 21, 2024 •

April 2024

The heartfelt letters of Sylvia Plath

For aspiring writers, Plath's legacy offers a poignant reminder: confront your fears and dare to capture life's messy authenticity on paper, for your…

Apr 10, 2024 •

March 2024

I can rest soon, right?

Last year I plundered through my own war – against all advice I was giving my own students. Overworked and overwhelmed, I kept telling myself, 'not much…

Mar 27, 2024 •

Aesthetic of the writer

I don’t look like a writer. I don’t sound like a writer. I don’t dress like a writer. I don’t behave like a writer. I don’t enjoy genre fiction…

Mar 18, 2024 •

Writers are not just writers.

Writers are humans. Writers are historians. Writers are philosophers. Writers are activists. Writers are mystics. Writers are parents. Most of all…

Mar 16, 2024 •

February 2024

Following My True North Compass

On my year-long solo trip I lost things, I gained things. I witnessed things, I failed to witness things. This trip gave me stories to write, and the…

Feb 26, 2024 •

January 2024

I'm Just a Privileged Rich White Girl. There. I said it.

Fact is, I've had opportunity. Choices. Money. And luck – because I don’t have an ingrained victim story to tear down my belief system. But what about…

Jan 8, 2024 •

October 2023

Amplifiers and broken stars

A draft chapter of my novel. A sneaky exclusive peek for you. And a free masterclass.

Oct 21, 2023 •

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