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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2025 · 47 MIN

The Bibliotherapists S2 Ep #8: Matt Trinetti on the power of writing in community

from The Bibliotherapists · host Toni Jones

Welcome to the second series of The Bibliotherapists, and our FINAL episode, featuring MATT TRINETTI, a community builder, publisher, TED talker and the cofounder of London Writers’ Salon & Writers' Hour - aka the friendliest corner on the internet for writers.A must-listen for aspiring writers and people considering a new adventure.-🎧 5 takeaways from our conversation with Matt1. Writing as a Tool for Self-DiscoveryMatt shares how journaling and writing helped him process grief, burnout, and career confusion, ultimately leading to personal breakthroughs.“We all have something to say. The act of saying it is what changes us.”2. Permission to Call Yourself a WriterHe encourages everyone to drop the imposter syndrome and claim their creative identity simply by showing up.3. Community is EverythingThe success of the London Writers’ Salon proves that while writing is often a solitary act, writing in community transforms the experience.4. The Myth of MotivationYou don’t need to feel inspired to write; consistency, ritual and accountability matter more than fleeting passion.“When you show up consistently to your writing, you show up more honestly in your life.”5. Everyone Has a Story Worth TellingMatt urges listeners to honour their unique perspectives, reminding us that “your story could be the light someone else needs.”-The Bibliotherapists is a podcast celebrating the healing power of words, hosted on - and featuring writers and creatives from - the Substack platform.Find Matt on Substack > https://substack.com/@matttrinettiRead the Writer's Hour Magazine > https://writershour.substack.com/Toni (The Shelf Help Clubhouse) on Substack > https://shelfhelpclub.substack.com/Tanya (withEase) on Substack > https://tanyalynch.substack.com/WATCH THE VIDEOVideo recordings of The Bibliotherapists interviews are available exclusively to our Substack subscribers. 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

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