20/08/2026
Though I wear different hats (we all need to pay bills!), helping writers to bring their books to market and nurturing authors' voices is something that continually ticks along in the background for me.
I only work on a few books a year nowadays, but that means I get even more excited when one comes to fruition.
An author I've worked with previously - Katie Portman, on her debut book, 'A Little Pick Me Up' - is set to release her second title: You Don't Need More Clothes.
Katie is sought-out as a stylist, and her support goes far deeper than what her clients wear. This book will make you see your wardrobe (and YOU) through a different lens, I promise you.
Katie book is available to pre-order: https://www.thewritinghall.co.uk/product-page/you-don-t-need-more-clothes
She officially launches 'You Don't Need More Clothes' in Barnsley on September 12. Tickets to the launch event are free, though space is limited. To book one of the last few spaces, visit: https://my.barnsley.gov.uk/events/50354/in-conversation-with-katie-portman-you-dont-need-more-clothes
It's a sweeping statement, but I don't think I'm far off the mark to say that every woman can feel lost at some point in her life, which can affect how you show up in the world. If ever you look at other women around you and think, 'I wish I had their style', know that you can't. But you don't want THEIR style, really. You want your own great style, and that starts with you and how you feel about yourself.
It's entirely possible, and it doesn't take much effort to feel and look fabulous; neither do you have to spend loads of money (Katie's book will be the best style investment you'll ever make).
Great style is within reach, it really is.
