Find the way into your writing
A joyful writing space for women who know they have something to say, but keep putting off the writing.
Come and write, experiment, find your voice and get the support you need to keep going.
- ✓A friendly community
- ✓Live calls with me, with replays
- ✓Weekly check-ins to keep you on track
You have lots of ideas, but you keep procrastinating.
- ?You don't know where to start or how the pieces fit together.
- ?You want to write in a way that sounds like you.
- ?You are full of good intentions, then life gets in the way; everything and everybody seems more important.
- ?You get 'downloads' in the shower but a blank when you are in front of an empty page.
- ?You are worried about what people will think.
- ?You want to get it 'right' from the start.
If you nodded along, you’re not doing anything wrong. You just need a simpler way.
Why I made The Story Garden
The idea of having a space which supports women to make their writing happen and trust what they are writing has been brewing for a while.
I’ve noticed that my 1:1 clients struggle with accountability, connection and need a lot of support to quell their mind gremlins, so they can write. I wondered whether an affordable, light touch membership with frequent touch points and more community connection might be the thing that could really make a difference.
I’ve been running a co-writing space since November 2024 for one hour per week. It's a space that helps people and myself to write, even if we don’t get to write at any other time. After lots of thinking, I now feel ready to offer something which provides more accountability, more support and more connection for women, who have something to say but keep putting off writing it down, which includes me!
What changes when you join
Before
- –My writing feels stilted and its difficult to do.
- –I can try and write for hours and don't achieve much at all.
- –I worry about sharing my thoughts and ideas with the World, what people will think and whether anyone will read it.
- –My writing feels indulgent! It's always at the end of my to-do list and never gets done.
- –I've got loads of notebooks full of writing, but I don't know how to put it together.
- –It feels like really hard work!
After
- ✓Its a pleasure to sit down and write; its a regular and important part of my life.
- ✓Its easier to access 'creative flow' and become immersed in my writing.
- ✓I can simply start writing and see what happens; I don't need to wait for the perfect idea or a big uninterrupted stretch of time.
- ✓Those things I wanted to say have now got a voice.
- ✓I have other women around me, encouraging me and cheering me on.
What’s inside
Each part has one focus, so you’re never trying to change everything at once.
Live calls with me, with replays
- Monthly coaching call/ Q&A session
- Monthly body-led guided writing session
- Weekly co-writing session
Friendly community
A safe space where you can ask questions, give and receive support and share your work.
Weekly check-ins
A little nudge to keep you on track and provide encouragement.
Who it’s for, and who it’s not for
It’s for you if…
- ✓You’re mid-life women, with a wealth of lived experience, ideas and wisdom who has something to say but finds it hard to write.
- ✓You want a simple, friendly way to support your writing.
- ✓You can give it a little time each week.
It’s not for you if…
- ✕You want a quick fix.
- ✕You want a formal writing course.
- ✕You want detailed editing and feedback on your writing (although that is available separately).
- ✕You want a competitive, critical environment.
What others say
Carol holds a gentle yet such a deep space to explore your inner workings. During our sessions with Carol’s coaching, I was able to land so many AHA moments, understand pieces of the book which needed focus and tweaking, or simply move through the resistance and get some words out.
Before working with Carol I had been creating short posts and sharing snippets of ideas and musings I had alongside a course I had delivered a few times. My writing habit was sporadic and I was ‘waiting for inspiration’. Up until speaking with Carol for the first time I didn’t even know this could turn into a “Proper Book” and am still delightfully surprised at being shown that what I had cobbled together could be a complete book.
Before our sessions the ‘book’ was a jumbled mess of chaos, notes and things in my head. Thanks to Carol’s insight and wisdom, I have a structure and rhythm to the book which I would never have been able to get to on my own. I have a clear idea of what the book is, who it’s for and what is required to have it completed as well as the confidence to be able to continue. I also have an excitement that becoming a published author is a possibility for me, which is such a gift.
Hi, I’m Carol
I believe your stories, knowledge and experiences; your perspective; your wisdom is important. It is needed to educate, broaden thinking and make the world a kinder, more accepting place.
As well as being a writer myself, I've worked with authors throughout my career to support them in their writing. I am a One of Many certified Women's life coach and a Women's circle facilitator.
I bring my quiet determination and my resilience to the women I work with, to make sure that they don’t give up.
Your investment
Monthly
- A friendly community
- Live calls with me, with replays
- Weekly check-ins to keep you on track
Love it, or your money back
If it isn’t right for you, email me and I’ll refund you in full.
Things people ask
How do I get in?
Straight away, by email, as soon as you’ve paid.
How much time will it take?
One to two hours a week plus however long you devote to your writing.
Can I stop any time?
Yes of course. Just email me.
Ready when you are
Join today and start straight away.