The Unbound Writer's Club

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Welcome to the UNBOUND Writer's Club.This is a place to retreat from the muggle ways of the world, and be with fellow magical beings.It's a place to receive insights about how to write your transformational book in a way that lights you up, and to hear from other UNBOUND Writers.https://www.theunboundpress.com/

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July 22, 2026Episode 21924 min

Episode 219 - Why Writing a Book is Different in 2026

This week on the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola is solo, with a follow-up to episode 218, where she went behind the scenes of her second book, and how the Unbound method came to be. At the moment, Nicola is working on her fifth book, and she’s been called to approach it differently, albeit still unbound. With that in mind, she’s created the Unbound Book Incubator – listen in for more info, and to sign up to the waitlist, see the links below. In this Episode: Books evolve and shape-shift You definitely don’t need a rigid routine to write Nicola is using unbound resources in a new way An evolution of the unbound writing method Harnessing the wisdom you’ve gathered throughout your years Savouring the process and making it easier Our brains are changing, and attention spans are different Using AI to reflect on core themes and for writing prompts to get you going Feeling in connection with your book Using Nicola’s YES framework gives you initial clarity The process of writing your book is so rich and transformational Links: Join the Unbound Book Incubator waitlist here. Connect with Nicola on Instagram , and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook . Music Credit: Joseph McDade . We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

July 1, 2026Episode 21848 min

Episode 218 - Behind-the-scenes of writing UNBOUND

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola is solo, sharing the personal process of her second book, UNBOUND , which led to the birth of the Unbound Press. Nicola shares tons of juicy nuggets – which ones resonate with you the most? In this Episode: The process of writing your book opens the portal to whatever’s next Nicola’s book, UNBOUND, is a real-life example of unbound writing What does unbound writing actually mean? Giving yourself over to your creative process Writing her first book more conventionally gave Nicola a good grounding Having a dedicated notebook There’s always more unbinding to be done Giving yourself permission to just write and see what comes You know what's best and right for you Giving your book space and the freedom to let you know what it wants to be Journaling is often where the magic is Bringing your fears and doubts to the page Structure coming through your writing Not waiting for clarity, writing for it The idea to start a writing mastermind Writing in alignment with your cyclical nature The alchemy of shadow integration Sisterhood, community, and living your gift Trusting yourself and the unfolding Giving yourself permission to change your mind Having a one-to-one mentor is so powerful Committing to publishing and finding your pathway Links: Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here . Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers. Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here. Connect with Nicola on Instagram , and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook . Music Credit: Joseph McDade . We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

June 16, 2026Episode 21748 min

Episode 217 - Guided by Autism, Ask Me Anything, with Lindsey Elms

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola has a rich conversation with author Lindsey Elms. It’s a different type of chat this week: Lindsey answers questions about autism and neurodiversity that members of the Unbound writing community sent in. Alongside that, they discuss Lindsey’s new book – Guided by Autism: A companion for late-diagnosed autistic women – her second to be published with the Unbound Press. It’s out now! Buy your copy here . In this Episode: Why did Lindsey feel called to write Guided by Autism? Realising there’s little support for late-diagnosed autistic women It's such a beautiful gift to understand yourself How to live through the lens of your new neurotype It's so brave to be vulnerable Choosing your resources very carefully Finding neuro-affirming people Making space for the beauty of difference How can you reframe visibility through an autistic lens? Spiralling up through growth, learning, understanding and compassion Being authentically yourself is being visible Having control over your environment Awareness and acceptance You don't have to do things anyone else's way Links: Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here . Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers. Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here. Connect with Nicola on Instagram , and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook . Connect with Lindsey Elms on her website , Instagram , Facebook or LinkedIn . Purchase Lindsey’s book via the usual outlets. Music Credit: Joseph McDade . We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

May 6, 2026Episode 21620 min

Episode 216 – All the Parts it Takes with Kate Mayor

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with author Kate Mayor. Join them as they discuss Kate’s recently released book, All the Parts it Takes – a novel about “a woman who’s been driving forward for so long, she’s lost connection to herself”. It’s the story of “what happens when a woman stops performing her own life and starts, slowly, to choose it”. In this Episode: What in particular makes Kate an unbound writer? Writing from a place that feels really true How did Kate get started writing her book in the first place? You don't have to have all the answers Giving yourself permission to get started Expressing the creative side of yourself What has Kate liberated herself from? There are a million ways to write a novel – you can invent your own What was the process like as Kate’s story came through and evolved? Not forcing the process, and giving your book space What surprised Kate along the way as the story came through? The books we write become medicine for us What fears or doubts came up for Kate, and how did she move through them? How did Kate find the audiobook process? Did Kate consider writing a non-fiction book? What advice would Kate give someone with an idea bubbling? Links: Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here . Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers. Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here. Connect with Nicola on Instagram , and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook . Connect with Kate Mayor on her website or LinkedIn . Purchase Kate’s book here or via the usual outlets. Music Credit: Joseph McDade . We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

April 22, 2026Episode 21529 min

Episode 215 - Diary of a 30 Something Widow with Heather Nicole

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with inspirational author Heather Nicole. Her book, ‘Diary of a Thirty-Something Widow: Transpirational wisdom gleaned from the fires of transformation’, is out now. In it, Heather “explores how profound life experiences shape who we become and how we view the world”. Join them as they discuss that and more, including Heather’s second book, and how you can become a collaborator . In this Episode: Is there something about the way Heather writes that’s different? No boundaries or limits Allowing yourself to write what comes through On a soul level, we can be a crone at any age Allowing different parts of yourself to come through and be in the final edit Each version of you has something important to say When did Heather first have that spark of an idea for a book? Feeling worthy enough to be an author How did Heather navigate the writing process through her husband's passing? Journaling as a part of the healing process Somebody else helping hold you accountable What fears or doubts did Heather have around writing and publishing her book? Learning to honour yourself, your experience and perspective Giving yourself permission to feel and move through survivor's guilt What advice would Heather give someone feeling called to write a book? Heather’s second book with The Unbound Press is in motion: The Phoenic Diaries Links: Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here . Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers. Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here. Connect with Nicola on Instagram , and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook . Connect with Heather Nicole on her Modlink , her website , via email , Instagram (personal) or Instagram (business). Connect with Heather’s nonprofit via the website or

April 8, 2026Episode 21422 min

Episode 214 - Stepping Stones on the Soul's Journey with Terri Hofstetter

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with Story Weaver and Alchemist, Terri Hofstetter. Join them as they talk about Terri’s recently released book, Stepping Stones on the Soul's Journey, where she shares stories from her remarkable life – “the twists and turns, the way markers and choices that finally led her to embrace the life her intuition was nudging her towards all along”. In this Episode: What in particular makes Terri unbound? Is there anything that symbolises being unbound in Terri’s writing process? The strong fear of judgment When did Terri feel the call to write a book? Terri’s awakening Did Terri always sense her book would share her own story? Truth is stranger than fiction What fears or doubts came up as Terri brought her book together? How did Terri get from handwritten notes to putting them into the manuscript? What role does music play in Terri’s process? How does Terri feel now her book is out in the world? What advice would Terri give someone starting their writing journey? Immersing yourself in the world of writing Links: Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here . Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers. Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here. Connect with Nicola on Instagram , and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook . Connect with Terri Hofstetter on her website , Instagram or Facebook . Purchase Terri’s book via the usual outlets. Music Credit: Joseph McDade . We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

April 1, 2026Episode 21335 min

Episode 213 - My Dandelion Story with Emily Doe

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with Author, Artist and Mum, Emily Doe. Join them as they dive into My Dandelion Story, Emily’s recently-birthed book – a sacred record of her “unique star seed story to this point in her life adventure”. Who’s the book for? Anyone, male or female, who may have forgotten to honour and share their gifts with the world. In this Episode: What makes Emily, her process and journey unbound? What needs to come through will come through Giving yourself permission to listen to your body's wisdom How did Emily get started with her book? What fears or doubts came up for Emily? Allowing yourself to do what brings you joy Bard life not the hard life What advice would Emily give a writer at the start of their journey? Links: Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here . Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers. Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here. Connect with Nicola on Instagram , and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook . Connect with Emily Doe on her website , Instagram or YouTube . Purchase Emily's book here , via the usual outlets. Music Credit: Joseph McDade . We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

March 18, 2026Episode 21221 min

Episode 212 - The Second Childhood with Kelly Moss

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with Kelly Moss, an author, a trauma-informed creativity coach, a comedian, a matriarch, and more. Join them as they talk about The Second Childhood, Kelly’s recently birthed book. Part memoir and part manifesto, it “invites you into a more sustainable way of living built on joy, play, freedom, connection and women's wisdom,” restoring your “sense of wonder, self-trust, and courage to embrace the unknown”. In this Episode: What makes Kelly an unbound writer? How did Kelly get started writing her book? How did Kelly navigate the process? Kelly is such an amazing example of living in an unbound way Intentional lifestyle design Structuring a life that works for Kelly What fears or doubts came up for Kelly during the writing process? How does Kelly feel now The Second Childhood is out in the world? What's next for Kelly? What piece of advice would Kelly give someone on their book-writing journey? Links: Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here . Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers. Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here. Connect with Nicola on Instagram , and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook . Connect with Kelly Moss on her website , Instagram or Facebook . Purchase Kelly’s book via the usual outlets. Music Credit: Joseph McDade . We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

March 4, 2026Episode 21123 min

Episode 211 - From the Ashes with Rachael B

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with Rachael B, a self-care activist and growth catalyst. Join them as they talk about From the Ashes, a poetry collection Rachael’s currently working on, and her second time publishing with the Unbound Press. If you’d like to be part of From the Ashes, there’s still space: Just message Rachael here or here , or fill out the form on her website . With International Women's Day coming up on Sunday, March 8th, this episode is perfectly timed. In this Episode: What makes Rachael an unbound writer? Losing the mask of trying to fit in Sharing hard stuff The therapeutic part isn't necessarily the book itself, but the process of creating it Rachael’s book is co-created by the women who share their stories with her Imposter syndrome fear What made Rachael decide to write From the Ashes? How does Rachael navigate the process of writing and holding life? Links: Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here . Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers. Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here. Connect with Nicola on Instagram , and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook . Connect with Rachael B on her website , LinkedIn and Substack . Music Credit: Joseph McDade . We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

February 18, 2026Episode 21025 min

Episode 210 - Inner Rewilding with Holly Copeland

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with Holly Copeland about ‘Inner Rewilding: A Scientist's Journey Into Being’. It’s a guide for the “spiritually weary, climate-anxious, and healers who've forgotten to tend their own hearts”. Holly’s going to create a course from the book, so watch this space. In this Episode: What makes Holly an unbound writer? Each Unbound Press author has a unique essence The energy and spirit of a book – quite distinct from the author Books change you, and trusting the process The four-year process of Holly and the Unbound Press working together How did Holly feel the initial call to write her book? Moments when there's a new layer of clarity How did Holly’s book change and evolve? What fears and doubts came up for Holly throughout the process? Divine timing: things unfolding just as they’re meant to How does Holy feel now Inner Rewilding is out in the world? The book-writing and birthing process is huge (and terrifying) Validation signs coming in from the universe What advice would Holly give someone called to write a book? Honouring the spirit of the book that wants to come through you Links: Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here . Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers. Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here. Connect with Nicola on Instagram , and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook . Connect with Holly Copeland on her website and Substack . Purchase Holly’s book via the usual outlets. Music Credit: Joseph McDade . We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.