The Bibliotherapists Ep #6: Laura Pashby - An author's guide to the best writing guides

Our sixth episode of the pod is definitely one for our writers friends out here.Whether you’re a published author or have just started posting on Substack, today’s guest, the writer, photographer, book seller and fog lover, Laura Pashby has SO MANY gems to inspire and support your writing.Laura’s new book, Chasing Fog, is out now, and in this conversation she reveals how she manages her time between writing, researching, marketing and selling books, creating a hit Substack AND looking after herself and her family.Honestly, we know it’s not, but she makes it sound easy.And we love her tips on her favourite Apps to capture ideas fresh from a wild swim and the power of writer’s hours to stay organised and accountable.SHOW NOTES:In this episode Laura references and recommends many different books, including several (heavily underlined) writing guides;* Handling the Truth: On the Writing of Memoir by Beth Kephart* Bird by Bird: Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lammott* The Situation and the Story: The Art of Personal Narrative by Vivian Gornick* To Show and to Tell: The Craft of Literary Nonfiction (An Essential Guide for Writers) by Philip Lopate* The Prophet by Khalil Gibran* Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica Stanley* Wellness by Nathan Hill* Set Me On Fire: A Poem For Every Feeling by Ella RisbridgerWe can’t wait for you to listen.Please share with the people you love, let us know what you think, and - of course - what you are reading right now…Toni (& Tanya)xxPS: Up next week, audacious woman Anne Boyd…. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shelfhelpclub.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebibliotherapists.substack.com