My September newsletter is out, and this month I’ve been thinking about my very first publishing rejection letter.

I was 10, and my teacher made a throwaway comment that I should send a short story off to a local publisher, so I did. It was a no, but it sparked something in me.

29 years later, I’ve finally had an offer from a global publisher for my own book. 10-year-old me would never have believed it!

Also in this issue:

⭐ What a “sticky floor” job is, and how to escape one if you want to (for Stylist)
⭐ Why I changed my mind about manifestation (for Marie Claire)
⭐ My thoughts on youth employment from BBC Radio London, and why networking matters so much.

You can read the newsletter (for free) on Substack here.