About me and my work

Hi and welcome!
I’m Mel.

I develop and deliver creative writing workshops to help people discover, listen to and trust their own, unique voice. I believe in the power of writing for creativity, connection and community.

I have 20 years’ experience writing and editing for organisations large and small. I’ve written and published poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, academic articles, magazine articles, blog posts, web content, annual reports, training manuals and marketing materials.

Here is a list of my publications.

I continue to learn and develop as a writer, editor and workshop leader and I’m a member of NAWE (National Association for Writers in Education), Lapidus (the writing for wellbeing association) and the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CiEP).

I have an MA in Creative Writing with distinction at the University of Brighton (2019) and I continue to research and write about slow living, connection with nature and creativity in midlife.

If you’d like to have a chat about ways in which we can work together, or try a writing workshop, email hello@honeyleafwriting.com or call 07507070564. 

Creative Writing workshops

In January 2016, I started running creative writing workshops to help people develop the confidence and skills they need to become writers too, whether that’s for pleasure, wellbeing or business. My techniques are a blend of creativity, writing craft and wellbeing with a little sprinkling of magic!