Coaching By Helen: Coaching for Creative People

08/09/2026

💛 WRITE THE BOOK: bursary places available 16/09/26

Writing your book feels much nicer when you've got support, friendship, expert advice and accountability. My year-long Write The Book membership begins again next week (Weds 16 Sept @6.30pm) for new and returning authors-to-be and writers in any genre.
You don't need any previous experience, just the intention to write more.

Our first guest is Bow Down author Lindsay Goldwert, who's newest title The Midlife Plot Twist is out this month. Bring your cuppa and your questions for Lindsay. To sign up, either visit my website www.forcreativepeople.com or drop me an email: [email protected]

What to expect:
- Monthly live zoom meet-ups with expert Q & As
- Experts including authors, agents, publishers and editors
- Writing hours
- Email and (optional) whatsapp to help you stay on track
- A relaxed, friendly group and optional buddy system

💛 I have two bursary places available, offering 50% off. Carers to the front of the line for these, as well as anyone on a low income or who needs a bit of extra help at this time. There is no form, no questions asked, just contact me and tell me what you'd like me to know.

Questions? Email me or choose a free Discovery Call on my website.
[email protected]

02/09/2026

Good morning, I'm hosting a FREE taster of my Write The Book membership at 6.30pm tonight, online, with a special author guest. We'll be talking about traditional versus self-publishing, plus any other topics you want to bring. Free but ticketed:

Enjoy a free Write The Book taster ahead of our new cohort starting on 16 September 2026

28/08/2026

Ever fancied writing a book?
Next week I'm chatting (online) with the author of 11 traditionally published and 5 self-published books, to find out more about both processes. Want to join us for an informal, down-to-earth chat?

Tickets are completely free but you will need to sign up:

Enjoy a free Write The Book taster ahead of our new cohort starting on 16 September 2026

26/08/2026

Have you always wanted to write a book?
Maybe now's the time to begin. And discover more about getting published. The best news? This workshop is FREE!

https://forcreativepeople.com/events/writethebooksept2026-6tks9

25/08/2026

Ever wondered about the difference between traditional and self-publishing?
My guest on next week's FREE workshop has 11 traditionally published books and 5 self-published. She can answer your questions and advise you on the pros and cons of each route.
Curious?
You can get a free ticket here:

Coaching workshops, events and retreats for creative freelancers, founders and CEOs. Suitable for authors, small business owners, creative individuals. Brighton, Worthing, Sussex, and Hay-on-Wye, Wales. Book a creative workshop or retreat with coach Helen Jane Campbell. Want to write a book? Choose

23/08/2026

18/08/2026

Want to write a book?
Unsure where to begin, or how to keep going?

Come and have a chat at my free online Write The Book workshop. It's on Weds 2nd Sept at 6.30pm (UK time). We'll give you a bit of extra zhuzh.

There's no cost to attend, just grab your free online ticket HERE: https://forcreativepeople.com/events/writethebooksept2026-6tks9

What to expect:

- A friendly informal discussion via Zoom

- A live guest Q & A with author Jane Peyton (see her bio below)

- An inclusive, sober, online space to share ideas and receive encouragement, support and expertise

I'll be your host and the workshop will begin at 6.30pm (UK time) and last 1hr and 15mins.

Tickets are free but limited, so do grab yours now if you're keen. And feel free to invite others you know too.

Our special guest is author Jane Peyton:

Jane has extensive experience of both traditional publishing and self-publishing in non-fiction and fiction. She is the author of eleven traditionally published books and five books released through Elfado Island, her own self-publishing imprint. Her latest book is Publishing Essentials for Authors: A Guide To Self-Publishing.

Enjoy a free Write The Book taster ahead of our new cohort starting on 16 September 2026

11/08/2026

Who's feeling spontaneous today? I have 9 people signed up for my writing retreat at Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, this Thursday & Friday AND space for one more author-to-be. One spontaneous person with a pen or laptop and a story inside them (waiting to get out)...

If that sounds like you, and you'd like to discover more, email me on: [email protected] this morning.

Short video here to give you a flavour of it:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRp-noXCOi2/

09/08/2026

It’s always good to have something enticing in the shop window. Even if that shop window is virtual. Which is why I’ve just released a handful of £12.50 tickets for a special morning of vision boarding together, in Hay-on-Wye, this September:

A special way to begin the new term together

06/08/2026

Hay you Wanna Fun is a diverse and inclusive music and performance night.
It’s a community, it’s a feeling…it’s all Fun!

This is a q***r run night, championing fantastic, talented and varied artists of all persuasions. We welcome all but ask that you are mindful of the safe space you are in. 

Above all else FUN!