It’s been a while since I’ve been on here, and I wanted to come back and share a little of what’s been happening behind the scenes. The past few months have been a lot. What was meant to be a routine operation in January turned into two ICU visits and three hospital stays. It was one of those periods that reminds you very quickly that we’re not in control. Somewhere in the middle of that, I found myself coming back to my book, and something shifted. I realised I didn’t want to just finish it as it was. I wanted to rewrite it. To go deeper. To be more honest. To drop the mask and just say it as it is. And looking back… a book that was 85% “done” suddenly felt surface level. I’ve written a couple of new chapters since then that feel completely different to anything I had before. There’s a rawness to them that only really came through in that period of discomfort, and strangely, that’s where some of my best writing has come from. Since then, with everything else happening here in the UAE, I’ve been trying to find my rhythm again. It’s not quite there yet, but I know this book needs to be written, and it will be. I’m really glad to be back here @Dani Rosenblad James , and if anyone would be open to reading some of the new writing at some point, I’d love to share.

It's time for us to share what we are working on, the hurdles, the wins, all of it! During this time, you can reflect back at the goals you had for this week and see what needs your attention. If you notice that you KEEP getting in your own way, book a time for us to chat and we can see what your next step can be to help you get on the right path! Now, who's ready to share!? 😁

The famous Ray Bradbury had a great way that he focused on writing. ✍️ He had an image above his typewriter that said, "Don't think." I stumbled upon his video and thought to myself that this is so true! We get caught up in our mind and think of too many possibilities instead of just guide our hands with our feelings. Let me know your thoughts on this! ❤️ You can check out a little snippet of him in the video below!

Your secret tool for showing, not telling. 👀 Most writers tell their story from the outside…But the most memorable books pull the reader inside the moment, almost like they’re holding a camera and filming the scene themselves. Here’s how to do it: 🎥 THE CAMERA LENS METHOD Before you write a scene, pause and ask: “If this were a movie scene, what would the camera see, hear, and feel?” Then write from the lens, not from your head. 📷 👀 1. Focus on Small, Specific Details Instead of telling: “I was nervous.” 😬 Try showing: “My fingers kept tracing the seam of my jeans, the way they always did when I didn’t know what to say.” Readers feel the moment instead of being told what to feel. 👂 2. Add Sound + Movement Sound makes a scene come alive. Instead of: “It was quiet.” Try: “The kitchen hummed with the low buzz of the refrigerator, the only sound breaking the stillness.” Movement adds energy and emotion. ❤️ 3. Capture the Body Before the Mind The body reacts before we find the words for it. Instead of: “I was furious.” Try: “Heat rushed up my neck, and my jaw locked tight before I could stop it.” Your body tells the truth, even when your mind is trying to catch up. ✨ 4. End the Scene With an Emotional Echo Instead of tying everything up neatly, let the last line leave a ripple. For example: “I walked out before he could say anything else, the weight of his words still pressed between my shoulder blades.” It lingers — that’s what great storytelling does. Now, try the Camera Lens Method today. Rewrite one sentence from your story using sensory detail instead of explaining how you felt. Drop your before + after versions in the comments! I’d love to see them. ❤️ And, if you want to dive more into writing and the process of getting a published book, you can book a time for us to chat!