WRITING BY HEART by Meredith Heller

When the going gets tough we need to feel a sense of belonging and educator and poet Meredith Heller feels that writing can meet this need. Used to explore, heal and move through life’s many changes, writing can provide the ultimate emotional support and connect you to yourself and the world around you. As a writer and musician, Heller used writing to restore her own life. As an educator, she’s worked with vulnerable groups and individuals on using the power of writing to heal and grow. In this book, she shares the techniques she developed instructing others and helping them explore their emotions, find their voice, and better navigate the challenging experiences we confront in our lives. With special attention to women writers, Writing by Heart is a must-read for anyone, from seasoned writer to novice, who wants to use the transformative power of writing to heal, grow and create belonging.

272pp, 203 x 133 mm, Paperback, 2024, RRP £16.99