are my thing

Whether I’m writing them, reading them, editing them, using them to tell my clients’ or others’ stories, publishing them, or teaching stuff about them – words pretty much inform my whole life.

Welcome to my website, where there is loads of information about how I can help YOU to get pen to paper, entertain you with some good reads, or help your business with content creation.

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Writing Life Stories Your Way workshop

Writing personal or family stories doesn’t have to be a daunting or overwhelming prospect. During my updated three-and-a half hour Writing Life Stories Your Way workshop you will gain lots of practical tips to help you through the process from start to finish. You’ll take part in some fun exercises, and put together a personalised Road Map, to guide you to create your stories in a way that is unique to you.

Ready to start writing?

The Writing Life Stories Your Way workshop is taught to groups (minimum ten participants and maximum of 35) either live, or over Zoom.

Sign up to my newsletter (at the top of this page) or follow my Jo Bailey Author page on Facebook for details about upcoming courses.

Do you have a group which might be interested in this workshop? Let’s talk about how we can tailor it just for you! Email jo@jobailey.com for more details.

Looking for a good book to read?

Do you love memoir and stories from the past?

Never Forget is a collection of incredible true World War II stories including two stories about New Zealand servicemen and four stories about children of war from the Netherlands, Dutch East Indies, Poland and the UK who later came to New Zealand as evacuees or migrants after their lives were turned upside down by the conflict.

The Long Way Home is the the story of an underprivileged British boy, plucked from the slums of Newcastle-upon-Tyne with his two brothers, and sent to an Australian farm school in 1950 under the Child Migrant Scheme. It was 36 years before the boys saw their mother again.

Does your business need dynamic content?

I help SMEs and corporates with a range of interesting projects, utilising my background in journalism and extensive experience as a publisher and editor.

I can walk you right through the process from concept, creation and design to the implementation and delivery of your printed or online projects, including in-house publications, website content, blogs, press releases, marketing and communications copy, newsletters, eBooks, social media and more. Need a script for a promotional video or advertisement, or some compelling words for a funding application or award nomination? I can help with that too. Check out my full list of services.

Have a question about any of the above? Send an email to jo@jobailey.com

Want to learn some cool writing tips?

Have you dived into some writing, but could use a few pro tips? Why not check out one of my all time fave Writing Tips of the Week below or watch some other video tips here. For even more writing advice and book news, sign up for my email newsletter, read my blog, or join the conversation at Jo Bailey Author on Facebook.

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Ready to write your COVID-19 story?

As we collectively experience the global COVID-19 pandemic, we all have our own unique stories to share. I believe there is no better time than RIGHT NOW to get your pandemic experiences and thoughts down on paper. If you find the prospect a little daunting, why not download my FREE printable PDF worksheet? It has lots of tips, writing prompts, and plenty of space, so you can get writing while the memories of this time are still fresh!