AN INTERVIEW WITH MICHELLE ARSCOT

Yes, I can’t quite believe that I am an author. It is a dream come true. I have always loved writing from a very early age and also reading. You will always find my nose in a book.As a consequence, I have a vivid imagination and lots of ideas.

Before I became a kids Life Coach, I started off as a Primary school teacher and my specialism was literacy. So, through teaching children reading and writing I have created many stories

I am motivated to write inspiring stories with exquisite illustrations that make children think. I also want to write books that help children to develop their social and emotional needs, as this is the field I work in as a kids’ life coach.

The importance of following your passion and achieving your dreams. To do ‘work’ that you love doing so that you wake up every day feeling alive and motivated. You only have one life.

I am so grateful that this is my path and I do what I enjoy.
It was also great to release my book at this worrying time as it was very much a silver lining and something to focus on whilst in lockdown.

The themes of ‘Jake’s Joyful Bubbles’ gratitude, nature and the loving kindness meditation are the things that have kept me going through 2020 and now 2021, so an important reminder for me.

I have published ‘Jake’s Joyful Bubbles,’ and the sequel is in the pipeline, which will focus on Jake’s worries and how he overcomes them.
I also have my first written book waiting to be published. A wonderful story supporting children to help them navigate friendship issues and potential bullying.

Have a break, go for a walk, change your environment. Don’t pressure yourself, find a way to relax and then return back to your writing.

Technical issues when publishing.
Understanding the marketing process and staying on top of it. Making time for these crucial areas. For example, keeping the momentum with regular social media posts getting. Also, the continual quest for reviews.

Children’s fiction: Mindfulness and Meditation, Social and Emotional Wellbeing all related to my work as a kids’ life coaching work.

Working at my desk looking at my lovely garden view or sitting in my bed with a nice cup of tea and writing.

People can contact me through my website michellearscottbooks.com or on FB and IG @the international life coach and also FB @the international kids life coach.

My advice for budding authors is to keep going, getting an accountability partner can help. I got a writer coach/mentor which was invaluable. It was great having weekly sessions to keep me focused and on tracks with my goals.