The Literature and Magic of Advanced HeartWriting

This audio recording began as an audio message to my current students, but it’s really for any writer who wants to deepen their craft, expand their worldview, and write work that genuinely changes people.

I start by speaking honestly about being unwell lately — and how that shook my sense of living in my dharma. I share what I’ve learned about rest, safety, and surrender, and how — once I stopped pushing — my energy, ideas, and community momentum began to return.

I invite you to consider a core HeartWriting principle: your writing is not about your ego; it’s about the change your words can make in the world. Whether you’re writing memoir, fiction, or something in between, this episode will help you keep your heart at the centre of your practice while expanding your craft, your perspective, and your responsibility as a storyteller.

If you’re a heart-centered writer drawn to spirit, story, and serious craft — and you want your work to be braver, more inclusive, and more impactful — this episode will give you a grounded, detailed sense of the next chapter of HeartWriting.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why rest, illness, and “pauses” can become part of your writing dharma
• How a writing course container can transform your relationship with structure
• Ways to recognise and challenge white colonial and patriarchal patterns in your work
• How diverse, inclusive texts (including First Nations and global Indigenous authors) can expand your voice
• How to move beyond “I loved it/I hated it” into craft-aware, heart-centered reading and writing.

Let me know what you think by sending me a message on Instagram @heartwriting.com.au!