Salena Godden

Salena Godden, an award-winning poet and novelist of Jamaican–Irish heritage, shares her journey from the shadows of self-publishing to celebrated author. She discusses the importance of writing authentically and her 'rule of three' for balancing creativity and income. Salena reveals techniques for drafting poetry and prose from fleeting thoughts and the emotional challenges of memoir writing. She emphasizes self-care rituals after intense writing and the necessity of archiving one's work, all while holding onto hope and resilience.