Inspiration for a Writing Life

This course provides practical strategies to find inspiration to nourish your writing practice, helping you reframe perspectives and celebrate small victories.

Every writer, no matter how accomplished, grapples with moments of doubt. How do you find the discipline to keep writing when the going gets tough? How do you maintain belief in yourself when surrounded by so many incredible books and with talented authors emerging daily? And how do you truly trust the creative process, allowing yourself to play with words even when the finish line seems distant? It's a universal challenge, one that can be overcome with the right tools and mindset. 

This course is designed to empower you to navigate these real struggles. You'll get practical, actionable strategies for responding to the self-doubt that often whispers in a writer's ear. You'll learn how to reframe your perspective and celebrate small victories. 

Ingrid Laguna is an award-winning novelist and educator. She has published a memoir and numerous books for children. Her work has been published internationally, featured by Reading Australia and given Notable recognition by the CBCA. Her novel Edie Tells a Lie (Text Publishing) was released in July 2025 and My Brother Otto (Text Publishing) is scheduled for publication in February 2026. 

Ingrid’s writing has featured in various publications, including The Monthly, the Age, Teacher Magazine and the AEU Magazine.