‘Write what you know’ is great advice of course for anyone pitching features to UK national newspapers and magazines.
That’s why I’ve contributed a lot about parenting, twins in particular, grief, weight loss, health and more.
But sometimes the opposite is true, fulfilling a brief to file on precisely what you don’t know can be very satisfying. Importantly, it’s relatable for readers too.
Here’s me and my friend Katie in Best magazine – thanks to her expert photo skills. 🤣
This is such an important topic but one I’ve largely ignored for too long – and that’s why I was asked to do it.