Welcome to Write As You Are
What is Write As You Are?
Write As You Are is a fortnightly newsletter where I share my thoughts, ideas and general ponderings about writing and the writing life. With almost a decade of experience as a freelance writer and as I move more fully towards fiction writing and mentoring, I have a lot of thoughts about the craft that I love to share. My hope is for it to be an inspiring, comforting and uplifting read to be enjoyed over a cup of tea (and sweet treat).
I approach my writing as a devotion rather than a discipline. I believe characters talk to us (and want a say in their stories), I believe ritual can support the writing practice and I truly believe that writing can be playful and fun. I am a writer who discovers my story while writing it (trusting my subconscious rather than a carefully detailed plot). I am a romantic who fantasizes about log fires and a writing desk overlooking some windswept valley. I trust that answers can come whispering off the sea on my morning walks. When I am truly in flow, I feel at once entirely connected and totally free of myself. I seek that feeling out, it’s fleeting. I believe that beautiful, true sentences have the ability to change lives.
I have created a collection of meditations/visualisations for writers to help you meet your characters off the page and to dip easily into the subconscious to find answers about how to move your story forward. I share monthly recorded meditations for paid subscribers, but you can try one for free here (and see in the comments what other people have to say).
Why Upgrade to Paid?
As well as my monthly musings on writing and the writing life, you will also receive…
Monthly guided meditations/visualisations for writers
More behind the scenes access into my life and writing.
Regular Q and A’s
Discounts for upcoming in-person, online guided meditation for writers gatherings.
About Me (The official bit- but everything above tells you more)
Susannah Rigg is freelance writer and Mexico specialist based in Nayarit, Mexico. Her work has been published by BBC, CNN, Condé Nast and the Independent among many others. She is currently working on a contemporary novel set in Mexico City. She also offers mentoring to new and established writers. Susannah’s portfolio and more information about her can be found here. You can also follow her on Instagram.
