https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gwgre-1862cb2 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

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pemkq-1862cc7 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

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hi7yg-1948ee4 Today I felt called to record a meditation while in the middle of the forest. Here it is.  The sun shone on my face and I could finally feel my heart opening after a particularly cold and cocoon-like winter. Spirit connected with me, and this meditation (for creatives) spilled out.  It feels nice to connect with you all again after a couple of months off. Let me know how you go in the meditation: I'd love to hear from you. You've all been so quiet lately! (And so have I!)  I've been integrating all the magic of the Bali Writing Retreat,

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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vf7tt-19db60b Finally, a decent update from me — learn about my last few months, moving to northern beaches Sydney, my recent engagement in Bali, my latest writing projects, my incredible students, and what’s coming next in HeartWriting.If you haven’t met me yet — hi! I’m Rose, the founder of HeartWriting. I teach people how to open their hearts and write stunning words.I teach writing courses online, plus international and Australian writing retreats.I’m an ex English teacher and magazine editor.I studied a master’s in creative writing 2017-2019. This is after years of working as a creative writing specialist in schools:

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qesrs-19fd3ae My final words for the year, as we wave goodbye to the year of the Wood Snake, and all the hardship and shedding that came with it.  I propose a year of HAPPINESS ahead. In the podcast I talk about the themes of the upcoming retreats, my personal revelations about happiness, and its links to creativity. Do we want to stay stuck and jaded in grief and anger cycles that continue to fuel hatred

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hjyd4-1a4d7b9 This is one of the most handy podcasts I've made – and the most real. This is how my life looks every day. One thing I haven't spoken about here is the adjustment to working from home and the loneliness inherent in working from a laptop. I wish I had talked about this more – but The Heart Writing Handbook does cover this.  And these days I LOVE working from home. I LOVE creating my own life every day. I'm SO much better at staying motivated and structured in my routine, because the fact is

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8wzf8-14f1fb3 This is Part Two of the masterclass from two weeks ago hosted on my platform. Enjoy these tips that you often won't hear from writing teachers – a very helpful free class! Please let me know how you went by emailing rose@heartwriting.com.au or join the next signature workshop on https://heartwriting.kartra.com/page/signatureworkshop    

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s7dj2-1518c6a There's a common misconception that writing from the heart is all about "flowery, nice, easy writing". Today I break down some of the bigger teachings of Buddhism and describe the various links to the writing process. You might not like everything you hear today – or maybe you do! Let me know what you think by dropping your review on instagram @heartwriting.com.au!

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-bpur2-15c3938 When I was in the middle of ‘waking up’ from a difficult time, I recorded a beautiful affirmations tape for myself –and all creatives. It was a combination of statements I needed to hear, as well as affirmations my students requested. I’ve since shared it with all my students to help them free-fall into their ultimate HeartWriting dreams. Writers, creatives, lovers – it's time to fall into the deliciousness of the life you deserve. I’ve just shared a mini version of it here so that you can free-fall into a life of self-love, too. If you're keen to start