In this heart-to-heart episode, I’m reflecting on what it’s really been like in the week after publishing The Heart Writing Handbook. From glamorous photoshoots to facing fears, from hitting #1 on Amazon to holding the book in my hands – it’s been a wild, beautiful ride.

I share the moment I realised how long I’d been sabotaging myself – not out of fear of failure, but fear of success. And how finally stepping up to celebrate myself lit something up inside me… something I now get to share with everyone around me.

Because when I filled my own cup, it started overflowing, and suddenly I had so much more love to pour back into the world.

🎧 Tune in if you’ve ever held back on your dreams. This one’s for you.

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I just got off the phone with my publisher. The cover is done. Typesetting is about to begin. The Heart Writing Handbook is finally, officially, becoming real.

But it didn’t happen the way I imagined.

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of what it really looks like to birth a book – the mess, the magic, and the moments of surrender. I share how the final stages of this publishing journey have asked me to let go of control and trust something far bigger than myself.

From the early days of writing a short story for The Kind Press, to manifesting a unique publishing deal, this episode is a raw, heart-led reflection on the creative process, how it breaks us open, and how it rebuilds us into who we’re becoming.

I also talk about heart-brain intelligence – and share how this wisdom is not just theory, but something I’m living every day right now.

We’ll talk about:

• the hidden realities of the publishing process • why things started flowing with ease when I stopped forcing • the magic of independent, heart-centred publishing • how this book is intimately tied to my next one • and the quiet, obsessive, introverted season I’ve just emerged from

Whether you’re dreaming of writing your own book, or you're walking through a season of trust and becoming – I hope this story lands in your heart.

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True authenticity begins with embracing imperfection. Silence can sometimes be the loudest form of communication. And great writing often leaves room for the reader’s own experience to breathe.

In a world obsessed with polish and perfection, what if the most compelling thing a writer – or a creator of any kind – can do is to let the audience feel the realness? That means leaving in the pauses, the breaths, the unedited moments that carry human weight. A truly authentic writer doesn't try to control every detail but instead allows the work to exist with all its natural textures – just like a great conversation or an unfiltered moment in real life.

Literary theory teaches us that meaning isn’t just created by what’s on the page, but also by what isn’t. A writer offers the words, but the reader brings their own memories, ideas, and even the wisdom of their ancestors. That’s the beauty of storytelling: it continues to evolve beyond the writer’s control.

So, as writers, can we let go of our need to dictate meaning? Can we create space for readers to breathe inside our words? And can we trust that the pauses are just as necessary in our quest towards authenticity, as the words themselves?

The real magic happens when you stop forcing it and start allowing your true voice to emerge, just as naturally as a breath. And that's when you're more likely to resonate and touch hearts.

So, here’s the question for you: What would happen if you let yourself write without trying to please, without trying to be perfect? What if you trusted the pauses, the silences, and the spaces between the words?

That’s where your most powerful voice begins.

Let me know your thoughts on @heartwriting.com.au, and share your authentic writing (that was the result of this podcast) on the HeartWriting Community Group!

With love, Rose

P.S. The HeartWriting Handbook is coming to you just after Easter! Keep an eye out for the big cover reveal. 💫

Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the essence of authentic writing – how true authenticity begins with embracing imperfection, how silence can sometimes be the loudest form of communication, and why great writing leaves room for the reader’s own experience to breathe.

In a world obsessed with polish and perfection, what if the most compelling thing a writer – or a creator of any kind – can do is to let the audience feel the realness? That means leaving in the pauses, the breaths, the unedited moments that carry human weight. A truly authentic writer doesn't try to control every detail but instead allows the work to exist with all its natural textures – just like a great conversation or an unfiltered moment in real life.

Literary theory teaches us that meaning isn’t just created by what’s on the page, but also by what isn’t. A writer offers the words, but the reader brings their own memories, ideas, and even the wisdom of their ancestors. That’s the beauty of storytelling: it continues to evolve beyond the writer’s control.

So, as writers, can we let go of our need to dictate meaning? Can we create space for readers to breathe inside our words? And can we trust that the pauses are just as necessary in our quest towards authenticity, as the words themselves?

The real magic happens when you stop forcing it and start allowing your true voice to emerge, just as naturally as a breath. And that's when you're more likely to resonate and touch hearts.

So, here’s the question for you: What would happen if you let yourself write without trying to please, without trying to be perfect? What if you trusted the pauses, the silences, and the spaces between the words?

That’s where your most powerful voice begins.

Let me know your thoughts on @heartwriting.com.au, and share your authentic writing (that was the result of this podcast) on the HeartWriting Community Group!

With love, Rose

P.S. The HeartWriting Handbook is coming to you just after Easter! Keep an eye out for the big cover reveal. 💫

What if writing wasn’t just about words on a page, but a portal to your deepest truths? In this episode of The HeartWriting Podcast, we explore the profound connection between storytelling, deep listening, and spiritual healing. I share my journey with plant medicine, heart circles, and the process of unearthing the authentic voice within.

Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a seeker, or someone yearning to express yourself more deeply, this episode will invite you to surrender, trust, and tap into the wisdom that already lives within you.

Share this podcast with someone you can trial a 'heart circle' with, and tell us your experience on Instagram @heartwriting.com.au!

Let’s explore RESISTANCE today. A powerful topic for writers. Please let me know your experience, share with a friend, and email me if you have any questions on rose@heartwriting.com.au 🤍✨ Watch the full video on Instagram on TikTok. And don't miss out on the free HeartWriting Taster Pack and Summer Writing Class: https://heartwriting.kartra.com/page/tasterpack With love, Rose from HeartWriting ✍️✨ Gabor Mate on Authenticity: “The elemental root of authenticity is the Greek (eaftós) or Self, closely related to Author and Authority. To be authentic is to be true to a sense of self arising from one’s own unique and genuine essence.” — The Myth of Normal

Tara Brach fans will recognise the famous R.A.I.N. meditation that I use (with acknowledgement) in this podcast. This is actually an extract from a recent HeartWriting class I conducted with my advanced students who needed a relaxation after some challenging times in their personal lives and in their writing.

In the background you will hear binaural beats of the theta brainwave which I have mixed into the audio for deep relaxation and subconscious connection.

I hope this meditation brings you much peace and clarity. With love, Rose x

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MULTICREATIVES IN CONVERSATION – Topic: "Eff Off Late Stage Capitalism: We're going to slow down and write from the heart anyway."

This epic 1 hour interview covered so many topics that we almost divided it into two podcasts! Enjoy this sumptuous feast of writing tips, novel insights, paralympic wins, behind the scenes at the ABC, and discussion about inclusivity and diversity in writing.

• Limb difference – what is it?
• Dreams of winning paralympics
• Dystopian novel writing
• Inclusivity and diversity in writing
• Imposter syndrome: even for the Type A achiever
• Practice makes perfect
• Steven Bartlett – start before you’re ready
• Cracking out of perfectionism
• ABC – writing reports and scripts
• Editing – the secret cure that fixes everything!

You can check out Liz on socials @elizabethlwright – follow her journey at the ABC, her inspiring public speeches about disability and inclusivity, and keep up with the progress of her novel!

And don't miss out on the free HeartWriting Taster Pack and Summer Writing Class: https://heartwriting.kartra.com/page/tasterpack