Writing the Stories That Find Us | Hattie Williams on Creativity, Friendship & Finding Your Voice

Some stories are written. Others feel like they arrive exactly when they're meant to.In this heartfelt conversation, bestselling author Hattie Williams shares the journey that led her to writing Bittersweet from growing up surrounded by music and creativity, to working in publishing, taking leaps of faith, and discovering that writing wasn't something she simply did... it was who she was.We explore how teachers can change lives with a few encouraging words, why creativity often feels like magic, the importance of journalling, friendship, motherhood, mental health, and what it means to trust the stories that insist on being told.Hattie also opens up about her writing process, why she believes books should help us recognise ourselves rather than teach us lessons, and gives a glimpse into her upcoming novel Light Years.If you've ever wondered where creativity comes from, struggled to trust your own voice, or found comfort inside the pages of a book, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends.In this episode we explore:The journey behind BittersweetCreativity as a lifelong companionThe teachers who shape our livesJournalling and writing as self-discoveryThe healing power of friendshipMotherhood and creativityMental health and storytellingPublishing and becoming an authorWhy stories help us understand ourselvesWriting routines and trusting inspirationThe upcoming novel Light Years"There is no top of the mountain." Hattie WilliamsWho is Kelly Saward?Kelly has been presenting radio shows for a while, and has often been asked if these shows can be heard again many months after the show has aired, listeners wanting to listen again. She heard what was being asked and now brings to you …'Conversations with Kelly'Can you hear me?She wants to hear you, and shares here what's been heard so far. We all have a story, we all have something of value to share, we just need a safe space, the right ears, and a deep trust in what is felt. I'm beginning to understand the rest speaks for itself.I invite you to listen in, get in touch, and if you'd like … be curious to live the question!Do you want to be heard?Do you need an interviewer or host, just get in touch.If you enjoyed this conversation, please follow, rate and review the podcast, and share it with someone who might need to hear this message today.#Bittersweet#LightYears#AuthorInterview#WritingCommunity#AmWriting#BookPodcast#Storytelling#CreativeLife#BooksBooksBooks#WomenWhoWriteKelly Saward in Conversation with ...