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
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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