London Writers' Salon #162: Natalie Lue — Publishing Mini-Memoirs, Writing Difficult Truths, Choosing Indie Publishing
36 snips
Sep 28, 2025 
In this conversation, Natalie Lue, a beloved writer and podcaster of The Baggage Reclaim Sessions, explores the themes of grief and letting go in her new book, Let Go. She discusses the challenges and techniques of writing about personal pain while maintaining boundaries, using tools like journaling and pattern-spotting. Natalie shares the importance of self-care in the writing process and why she chose the unique publishing model of The Pound Project. With insightful prompts, she encourages writers to reflect deeply and confront their truths.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Write The Hardest Story First
- Choose to write the hardest thing you’ve been wrestling with instead of repeating past topics.
- Share your experience and let readers find their own meaning rather than offering step-by-step solutions.
Let Structure Emerge
- Noodle on structure by writing and seeing the shape emerge rather than planning everything up front.
- Use editorial conversations to group themes and create clear book sections.
Pick A Publishing Path That Fits
- Consider co-self publishing or crowdfunding if traditional deals feel misaligned with your values.
- Choose publishers you vibed with and who match your approach to promotion and reader connection.
