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The Read Magnet® Podcast
Read Magnet ® is the podcast for message-led creators, coaches, and thought leaders who ready to write their book, and want to do it with strategy and soul.
Hosted by book coach, ghostwriter, and founder of The Luminous Press, Cate Butler Ross, each episode explores what it really takes to bring a powerful message to the page, whether you’re writing it yourself or partnering with a pro.
From behind-the-scenes publishing insights to soulful conversations with authors, creatives, and industry insiders, you’ll learn how to shape the book that only you can write, and how you can use it to grow your authority, create real impact, and become a siren-call to the people you’re here to help.
The Read Magnet® Podcast
How to Write a Book When the Odds Are Stacked Against You – with Pippa Stacey
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What happens when your desire to write a book collides with real-life limitations—like chronic illness, low energy, or a life that doesn't follow the usual path?
In this episode, author and blogger Pippa Stacey shares how she built a writing career while living with ME/CFS. We talk about writing through fatigue, building a platform from a 3am blog post, and how her most “niche” book ended up opening unexpected doors.
Whether you're navigating your own health challenges, struggling to make consistent progress, or worried your book idea is “too specific,” this conversation is a powerful reminder that there’s more than one way to write a book—and more than one kind of success.
🎧 In this episode, we explore:
- How Pippa turned her personal story into published books
- What it’s really like to write while managing chronic illness
- The surprising advantages of writing a “niche” book
- Pippa’s experience of self-publishing vs traditional publishing
- What helped her manage brain fog, fatigue, and deadlines
- Why building an online platform made all the difference
- The importance of boundaries when writing about personal topics
- How to honour your energy and still move forward with your book
🪄 You’ll also hear:
- Why writing can be a lifeline – especially when the world feels unaccommodating
- What Pippa wishes she’d known before publishing her first book
- A sneak peek into her new guided journal Pave Your Way With Chronic Illness
🔗 Links and Resources:
- Pippa’s blog: www.lifeofpippa.co.uk
- Instagram: @lifeofpippa
- Pippa’s books on Amazon (including How to Do Life With a Chronic Illness and Pave Your Way With Chronic Illness). Buy it HERE>>
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