If you find time to write, then great. If you don’t, then a new week starts on Monday and that might allow you time. Take five minutes every day if you can - just putting pen to paper is good for the soul.

Creative writing doesn’t have to be fiction. Take a look at Substack for some great writing that deals with a huge sample of everyday life. What do you know about?

My podcast (Harmonious World) was recognised in the top 15 jazz music podcasts. It’s an international list, so it’s amazing. But I realised that I wasn’t telling people about it, which is silly. So what are you proud of? Tell us all on here!

My name is Kathryn Holmes but I prefer shelly. I am a writer but my problem is I dabble in different genres and can't seemed to find one I am comfortable with. Any ideas? I read a lot but mostly crime, drama, horror, and romance.

They cook, try new recipes, and share meals with friends — but when it comes to putting that experience into words, they get stuck. They post something online, maybe a recipe or a photo, and then… nothing really happens. No audience, no traction, and definitely no income. What most people don’t realise is that the difference isn’t the food — it’s the writing. When you know how to describe food properly, structure your ideas, and write in a way that actually connects with readers, everything changes. Your content becomes something people want to read, share, and even pay for. That’s exactly what I teach inside my Food Writing Academy — how to turn your love of food into writing that can genuinely make you money.