Welcome! I’m so happy that you’re here.

I’m Amanda, and through my work I explore how stories — the ones we tell ourselves and the ones we create — can heal us and help us live with more consciousness, compassion, and authenticity.

What You’ll Find Here

I share stories about mindful writing practice, collective and personal consciousness evolution, and finding ways to live truthfully, freely and kindly in this beautiful, hard world. My work weaves together stories from my life, wisdom from ancient wisdom traditions, insights from mindfulness mentoring and Reiki, and guidance for writers seeking more meaning in their craft and life.

Through what I share, you’ll discover:

• A deeper connection to your authentic self and creative voice

• Tools for compassionate storytelling — both on the page and in your life

• Practices for navigating profound shifts with presence and grace

• Insights into how our stories shape our reality

• Community with others committed to consciousness and craft

• Ways to bring more peace and compassion into your writing and world

What I Believe

Our stories can heal us. I know this because changing the story I told myself about who I was literally changed my reality. After decades of family dysfunction and abuse, I rewrote my life by refusing to stay trapped in someone else’s narrative about me.

And if our individual stories have the power to heal us, imagine what our collective stories could do for the world.

That’s what draws me to this work — the possibility that authentic storytelling, rooted in consciousness and compassion, can bring more peace and connection to a world that desperately needs it.

The posts I share about my journey with mindful living and writing, and how we can use mindfulness and ancient wisdoms to transform storytelling, are free.

For Paid Subscribers

Each month you’ll receive:

• Beyond Craft essays adapted from my Year of Mindful Writing course, exploring the intersection of writing craft, consciousness, and mindful living.

• Compassionate Storytelling short videos weaving together everything I’ve been learning in the past decade about mindful practice, consciousness exploration, and living with compassion and how it can bring value to your life.

• Mindful Conversations where I respond to 3 member questions about writing practice, consciousness evolution, and wherever these paths intersect

• Access to a writing prompt app

• Early access with 5% discounts on all my courses and workshops

10% of paid subscription funds are donated to St Mungo’s, a UK charity working with homeless people and families.

Your paid subscription helps me continue offering work freely to the wider community. If you’re able to support in that way, I’m deeply grateful.

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About me

I’m a writer, publisher, and teacher from the UK who moves around a lot (currently in Scotland). I’ve written two novels and a novella-in-flash, founded a creative community and award-winning indie publishing house, then a literary journal, and I’ve been working with writers through my courses, workshops, and editorial services since 2012.

I’ve been practicing mindfulness for many years now, and it transformed everything—my life, my writing, my teaching. I’m a certified mindfulness mentor, meditation teacher, women’s empowerment coach, therapeutic journaling guide, and a Reiki practitioner. I also study metaphysics, practice yoga and qigong, and read a chapter of the Tao Te Ching every day.

But more than any of these credentials, here’s what matters: I’m living the transformation I write about. I’m figuring it out as I go. I’m much less afraid than I used to be, my compassion for myself and others is growing, and I’ve come to terms with deep grief after losing 18 friends and family members in the past decade.

The work is working. And I’m sharing the journey with you as it unfolds.

Lovely things people have said about my work

“Amanda isn’t just a writing teacher; she is a mentor and a guide. I unequivocally recommend her courses and coaching if you seek to improve your writing, connect more deeply with yourself and the creative force, and find renewed joy in life and in your writing.”

— Loretta Finan

“The Mindful Writer is a beautiful sanctuary to reflect on how writing can become a practice of deep connection and transformation. Amanda teaches and showcases how writers can craft stories with empathy, intention, and purpose. Readers learn to slow down, reflect on their creative voice, and use their writing to inspire and touch hearts.”

— Michele Parad

“I wholeheartedly urge anyone who is interested in understanding, improving and refining their writing to work with Amanda.  Not only does she give valuable advice about the nuts-and-bolts of storytelling, she digs so much deeper into what your story is about, exposing what is missing but also revealing hidden layers to be explored, helping you craft stories with depth which are meaningful and memorable.”

— Sally Curtis

“If you’re a writer seeking inspiration, mindfulness, and a deeper connection to your creative process, this is a space you’ll love. This Substack explores the intersection of creativity and self-awareness, helping writers move past doubt, embrace their voice, and find joy in the journey. Whether you're facing blocks, looking for soulful reflection, or simply craving a space that nurtures both your writing and your well-being, this is a place where words and mindfulness beautifully meet.”

— Johanna Rossi