If you knew me you would know...plus books and podcasts on writing and creativity
If you knew me, you’d know that today is my birthday 🥳
If you knew me, you’d know that the best way to get me out of my house is to invite me out for dinner—preferably Indian or dim sum.
If you knew me, you’d know that I eat personal development for breakfast.
If you knew me, you would know that I love to run and run.
If you knew me, you’d know I spent my childhood years with my nose buried in books (so much so that my parents actually used to get MAD at me for reading too much!). I didn’t read a single book during my core child bearing years (hey, I had twins), and I now mostly read non-fiction in the form of books about leadership, personal development, entrepreneurship, memoirs and biographies.
If you knew me, you would know I was a magazine editor, editorial consultant, and content strategist for 25+ years.
You would know that I’m now a book coach, editor, author and podcaster.
If you knew me, you’d know I am all about story.
If you knew me, you’d know that I’ve always been fascinated by dystopias, so it’s kinda fitting that we’re sorta living through one 🤨
If you knew me, you’d know I’m a French literature major, Spanish literature minor, and spent my first year of university studying said dystopias, philosophers, myths, legends, fables and fairy tales.
If you knew me, you’d know that I love helping other people write, finish and publish their books.
If you knew me, you’d know my book Again Only More Like You is coming out in April 2025. It’s a story about friendship, growing up and starting over—basically, you, me and everyone we know.
If you knew me, you would know that I’m just getting started. 😉
If you knew me, you’d know: I’m just like you. 💗
Cat xo
On Writing and Creativity
The warmer weather has me wanting to curl up with a good book. So I figured now would be a good time to share some of my favourite books on writing:
-I can’t recommend enough Lisa Cron’s Story Genius, which will guide you through the interior journey of every protagonist and story, which is just as important—if not more so—than the external journey.
-Save the Cat is my most dog-eared book on writing, though it’s better known as the bible on screenwriting. I use this for every book project I work on, to help me find and amplify the key moments of every story.
-Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act—I relate to so many of music producer Rick Rubin’s thoughts on the creative process. I feel like in this book he articulates a lot of the advice I give my writers. Structure is one thing, but if you’re looking for a guide on creativity and how to stay in the flow, this is the best one I know.
What’s your favourite book or podcast on writing and creativity? I’d love to hear.
PS: I had the honour and privilege of interviewing author Lisa Cron for my series The Power of Story, which is now available on my podcast Passion Project. Click here to listen in on our chat to hear what she has to say about what makes a great story, and how to turn readers into your biggest fans!