Sally Mitchell

Author bio

I'm another writer, author as all the advice columns tell me I should shout from the rooftops for all to hear. Struggling against the 'inbox full' of rejections in order to secure myself a few sound publications. I am improving - studying now at a masters level and loving the process. Have a few short story publications under my belt with a couple of literary magazines, a regular content writing gig, and a novel - self-published. I've yet to win a competition, which means my writing confidence is infantile, however, as with all things I will persevere until that magical 'Congratulations' email pings into my inbox. I often wonder if my lack of confidence shines through in my writing. If all authors struggle with it. Deep down I know (hope) my writing is strong - one of the reasons for completing my masters is to prove that to myself. After all, you can't contest a grade, but sometimes I feel alone with my struggle. everyone else seems so energized by their work, but you never know what goes on inside someone's mind. Well, except for me, who spills out all their fears and insecurities inappropriately to a room full of strangers, but hey ho! i've been writing for about 5 years properly and in that time have read about a million and one books on the craft and created painstaking excel checklists for my longer pieces of writing - only slightly OCD, you understand. My work is usually focused around some kind of trauma or mental illness. Another of my dreams is to become a clinical psychologist, which I've worked and will continue to work hard to achieve. I feel that on some level we all have our baggage, and I love being able to show people acceptance, knowing that when they walk away they feel a little more normal - a little more forgiving of themselves and their problems. Its what makes me feel happy.