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Hey Reader,

On Friday night I went to the Library of the Royal College of Surgeons to party. We celebrated Sophie Lee launching her book Beyond Palatable: A manifesto for unapologetic women.

I am always so proud when a client launches their book. Always.

This was no different and also it WAS a little different.

The launch party was remarkable not just because of the wonderful book and author. Not just because of the incredible people in the room. But because it felt so incredibly hopeful.

The world is a dumpster fire being ruined by rich old white men. But it will not endure because there are SO MANY of us working quietly to build something beautiful and safe and equitable and sustainable. There are determinec, passionate, powerful voices changing things with love and hope.

There’s Sophie’s book, of course, which is genuinely IS a manifesto for unlearning all of our unhelpful conditioning, digging into ourselves to grow, and rolling up our sleeves to change the world.

Voices like Yinka Ewuola, who spoke about the power of cash in the hands of women, because women don’t hoard wealth, we build communities and safe spaces and sustainable systems.

And Kemi Gates, a spoken word artist who read her poem and moved us to tears and to action.

And Tamu Thomas, who reminded us that if systems and people want us to shrink and shut up and they don’t like what we’re here to say and do: let them choke.

Every single person in that room on Friday night is doing something remarkable, in their business or personal lives. Some are doing big, noisy, boisterous things. Others are quietly building foundations and planting gardens for the future.

Every single one of us wants a safe, equitable, sustainable, beautiful world for ALL of us.

It’s important to remember the Internet distorts everything and there is real work being done in real rooms offline.

This is some of that work and I am so honoured and privileged to be part of it.

The work I do is about making sure voices like Sophie’s are heard. The work I do turns people’s messages and missions into movements.

It has never been more important to raise your voice above the noise of the internet. If you want to go loud and unheard, scream online. If you want to reach people, write a book.

That’s how I can help.

So if you’re ready to raise your voice and truly reach people, get in touch.

In March I’m offering:

One VIP Day, which will guide you out of book purgatory, get words on the page, and leave you with a clear roadmap to your finished manuscript.

In one full 8-hour day together, we’ll:

• Diagnose exactly what’s blocking your progress (structure? mindset? clarity?) and fix it
• Review your manuscript and create a clear roadmap for what needs to happen next
• Restructure chapters that aren’t working so your book actually flows
• Get a significant chunk of writing or rewriting done together - you’ll leave with tangible progress
• Build a realistic timeline to finish and publish your book

(We can split this into 2x4 hour days if timezones get in the way)

You finish the day:

• With a clear structure that actually works for your book
• Having written/rewritten a substantial section you can be proud of
• Knowing exactly what to do next (no more staring at the wall)
• Excited about your book again instead of avoiding it
• With a step-by-step plan to get to publication

This is for writers who are DONE with having a half-finished manuscript haunting them and ready to actually get this book finished.

Three Book Blueprint Sessions, which will get you rolling. Get started with confidence and a step-by-step plan.

In one 90-minute intensive session, we’ll:

• Nail down your Big Idea so you can explain your book in one clear, confident sentence
• Map out your reader journey - who they are, what they need, and how your book will transform them
• Create your rough book structure so you know exactly what to write and in what order
• Identify and demolish the specific mindset goblins that are keeping you stuck
• Get you writing-ready with a clear plan you can actually follow

You leave with:

• A book blueprint you can reference every time you sit down to write
• Clarity on your book’s core message and structure
• Confidence that your idea is actually bloody brilliant
• The ability to START WRITING instead of endlessly “planning”

This is for writers who have had it with procrastination and are ready to get their book out of their head and onto the page.

Reply and let’s talk about which is right for you.

TTFN,

Vicky 🫡

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