Volume I – Second edition
‘I’m doing soul searching as an author on a level I didn’t know was possible.’
Become the writer you’re meant to be!
Tired of getting in your own way and not having a sustainable writing practice? Then the undated 52 Weeks of Writing: Author Journal and Planner is for you.
52 Weeks of Writing:
- makes you plan, track, reflect on, and improve your progress and goals on a weekly basis, an entire year long;
- gets you to unravel the truth about why you aren’t where you want to be on the writing path;
- keeps you writing through weekly thought-provoking quotes and prompts; and
- helps you develop a writing practice that honours your own needs and desires.
52 Weeks of Writing brings together every lesson I’ve learned over the past decade as a writer, an editor, and a coach for creatives. Reflecting the tweaks I made to my coaching practice during the pandemic, this revised second edition is even better equipped to help you get out of your own way and on to the path towards success.
Ready to become the writer you were always meant to be? Pick up your copy of the 52 Weeks of Writing Author Journal and Planner today.
The paperback of 52 Weeks of Writing Vol. I is available on Amazon, my own shop, and on Etsy.
Prefer a PDF you can print yourself? Get it on Etsy or download it in my own shop.
The first edition of 52 Weeks of Writing, Vol. I is also available in French and German.
Reviews for the first edition
“This is like having a coach in a book!” ~ Beth Annette ★★★★★
“5 stars and strong encouragement to buy this as a gift for yourself and for any aspiring writer you know.” ~ Laura S Reading ★★★★★
“If you’re serious about being a professional author, this may well be one of the most useful tools you can pick up.” ~ Brutally Honest Reviews ★★★★★
“A must have for every writer’s toolbox.” ~ JennsPage ★★★★★
“I am not the same writer after reading this book and I challenge you to read it and stay the same writer yourself. I don’t think you can.” ~ S.E. Frochen ★★★★★
“With this by your side, anything feels possible.” ~ FrenchVillageDiaries ★★★★★
“52 Weeks of Writing is very user-friendly, with lots of ‘writing room’ (always an important factor for me!) and the final printed version is beautiful. Highly recommended for both aspiring and established writers!” ~ Lisa Taylor ★★★★★
“A brilliant, supportive, challenging workbook, highly recommend.” ~ Jamie Sands ★★★★★
“Loved how the reflections questions really made you dive deep into what is holding you back and making you dig deeper into you and how you are the master of your writing. really enjoyable. highly recommend.” ~ Amy ★★★★★
“Really happy with the journal and the way it looks both forward and back to help you set goals and achieve them. It’s definitely got the right mix of reflection and focussed action.” ~ The Robster ★★★★★
“It’s almost like having your own writing coach encouraging you to implement healthy and sustainable ways of working that are the best fit for you. Then if you need more support, there is a Facebook group to join to gain that too.” ~ Anne Lown ★★★★★
“This is such a brilliant resource for new writers or established authors alike.” ~ Caroline Venables ★★★★★
“Feels like you have your own writing coach!” ~ LJ Cassidy ★★★★
“It’s like having a writing coach sit down with you every week.” ~ The originalkaren ★★★★★
“Very often, I find the prospect of another ‘new’ way of holding myself accountable when writing quite daunting, but the pleasant surprise about 52 Weeks of Writing is that it has built-in progression sections which make it easy to complete. It’s a writing journal you’ll actually want to fill in.” ~ Penny Dreadful ★★★★
“Each week of this journal starts with a quote that speaks to the writer’s insecurities and immediately inspires them to catapult past them. I really enjoyed that. And I loved the help in both planning and tracking my writing life.” ~ Kindle Customer ★★★★★
“Mariëlle S. Smith did a brilliant job with keeping this author journal and writing planner interesting to use. Of course, it had that feeling that I had someone on my corner encouraging me. Kind of like what I would imagine a writing coach could be in a book.” ~ Jéssica ★★★★
“With inspirational quotes to spur you on, this is a resource every writer should have. I’ll be recommending this to all my writer friends.” ~ L.S. ★★★★★
“I’m a big fan. Kudos to Ms. Smith for creating a beautiful, useful system to inspire and organize the writing experience.” ~ Becca McCulloch ★★★★★
“I love how the book is organized, enjoy the stimulating memes, and the thought-provoking questions.” ~ C.E. Hart ★★★★
“A great resource for writers who need a little organisation. Full of helpful hints and tips for new and established writers alike.” ~ Jo Morningstar ★★★★★
Volume II – Second edition
‘With this book by your side, anything feels possible.’
Tired of not having a sustainable writing practice? The 52 Weeks of Writing Author Journal and Planner:
- makes you plan, track, reflect on, and improve your progress and goals on a weekly basis, an entire year long;
- gets you to unravel the truth about why you aren’t where you want to be;
- keeps you writing through weekly thought-provoking quotes and prompts; and
- helps you develop a writing practice that honours your own needs and desires.
52 Weeks of Writing brings together every lesson I’ve learned over the past decade as a writer, an editor, and a coach for creatives. Reflecting the tweaks I made to my coaching practice during the pandemic, this revised second edition is even better equipped to help you get out of your own way and on to the path towards success.
Ready to build that sustainable writing practice? Order your copy now.
The paperback of 52 Weeks of Writing Vol. I is available on Amazon, my own shop, and on Etsy.
Prefer a PDF you can print yourself? Get it on Etsy or download it in my own shop.
Reviews for the first edition
“Another winner from a wonderful writing coach!” ~ Laura Martone ★★★★★
“Considering I published four books this year, I think you can say this has really worked for me.” ~ Bethany T. ★★★★★
“This week I finished writing my second book…and I am in no doubt that it is all down to this journal.” ~ Kindle customer ★★★★
“I believe I like this volume even more than the first.” ~ Laura ★★★★★
“Since starting to use this journal I’ve found myself more motivated to write than I have been in a considerable amount of time and I have a refreshed determination to get my book finished. I’m giving this journal a full and highly recommend it to any author in progress.” ~ Jo ★★★★★
“This has transformed my writing and author mindset.” ~ Kindle customer ★★★★
“I strongly recommend this journal to anyone who wants to take themselves seriously as a writer but cannot afford the price of a writing coach yet.” ~ Corinne Basmaison ★★★★★
Volume III
‘A brilliant, supportive, challenging workbook, highly recommend.’
It’s not too late to become the writer you’re meant to be.
Tired of not being where you want to be with your writing? The 52 Weeks of Writing Author Journal and Planner:
- makes you plan, track, reflect on, and improve your progress and goals on a weekly basis, an entire year long;
- gets you to unravel the truth about why you aren’t where you want to be;
- keeps you writing through weekly thought-provoking quotes and prompts; and
- helps you develop a writing practice that honours your own needs and desires.
52 Weeks of Writing brings together every lesson I’ve learned over the past decade as a writer, an editor, and a coach for creatives. Reflecting the tweaks I made to my coaching practice during the pandemic, this revised second edition is even better equipped to help you get out of your own way and on to the path towards success.
Ready to start living your writing dream? Order your copy now.