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How to be a Fearless Writer (Part Three)
Solid State Writing – what it is, and why it changes everything
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How to be a Fearless Writer (Part Two)
Liquid State Writing – what it is, and why it changes everything
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How to be a Fearless Writer (Part One)
Introducing the three states of writing (and how an understanding of them changes everything about the place of fear in the creative process) First up…
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Where does a book begin?
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The only resolution I am making this year
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This 'being human' thing
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End-of-year rituals, a little sadness and a lot of hope.
A 2026 oracle reading for you
Dec 28, 2025
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Secret packages, golden tickets and other behind-the-scenes excitement
On involving our children in the work that we do
Nov 21, 2025
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What is wrong with me? A vulnerable share about friendship
On the challenges and joys of making new friends later in life ✨With a special note from award-winning novelist Holly Ringland✨
Feb 7, 2025
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✨I did an oracle card reading for us, for the year ahead.
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Dec 29, 2024
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Postcard from Japan
On the joys of solo travel (+ some happy news)
Jun 22, 2025
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There is no rush, but there is a window
On the importance of timing in creative endeavours (and life)
Aug 31, 2024
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Stardust and small happinesses
On turning 47 as the apple blossom falls
May 6, 2024
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Unexpected lessons from a geisha house
On navigating midlife AND a juicy bookish giveaway
Apr 6, 2024
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Because life is short and precious
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The only resolution I am making this year
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A peek inside the (tiny) house that words built
On allowing ourselves to have our dreams
Nov 15, 2025
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The kokoro tattoo and other love stories
On riding the river of words towards the sea of everything
Sep 20, 2025
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On cherishing the remains of summer
When the apples have ripened and the swifts have gone
Aug 14, 2025
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Confessions of a Self-Help Author
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38 surprising lessons from 15 years of running Do What You Love❤️ (with a giveaway!)
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Nov 9, 2025
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Confessions of a Self-Help Author (Part Four)
On life lessons, (non-existent) guarantees and writing simply to wake up
Oct 1, 2024
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Confessions of a self-help author (Part Three)
Today I learnt that my new book KOKORO missed the Sunday Times Bestseller list by 25 books in its first week. Just 25! Arghh! So it's time for a new…
Apr 10, 2024
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Confessions of a Self-Help Author (Part Two)
More things no-one ever tells you about life with books
Mar 7, 2024
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16:51
How to be a Fearless Writer (Part Three)
Solid State Writing – what it is, and why it changes everything
Feb 5
•
Beth Kempton
97
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21:17
How to be a Fearless Writer (Part Two)
Liquid State Writing – what it is, and why it changes everything
Jan 29
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Beth Kempton
100
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19:12
How to be a Fearless Writer (Part One)
Introducing the three states of writing (and how an understanding of them changes everything about the place of fear in the creative process) First up…
Jan 22
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Beth Kempton
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Where does a book begin?
On the mostly slow but sometimes sudden emergence of creative ideas
Jan 19
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Beth Kempton
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