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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · May 24

It changed how I see the world, too. Thank you.

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · May 24

You don't have to wait til then - just grab an exploration slot on my Calendly here: calendly.com/bookstothesk...

Publishing exploration meeting - Practical Inspiration Publishing - Alison Jones

A half-hour call to discuss partnership publishing with Practical Inspiration, which typically begins with a concept review.If necessary, email [email protected] to discuss alternative slots.

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · May 24

This is very worth reading. Beautiful, raw, funny, challenging. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

The boy who came back: the near-death, and changed life, of my son Max

It was, we were told, a case of sudden infant death syndrome interrupted. What followed would transform my understanding of parenting, disability and the breadth of what makes a meaningful life

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · May 20

Still grinning after the magic of Write it Wild last weekend. And now looking forward to WiW 2026: a unique combination of deep focused solo writing, small-group exploratory writing & reflection, 1-to-1 coaching, wilderness skills & time in nature. See you there? alisonjones.lpages.co/write-it-wild/

Write it Wild - the exploratory writing retreat

A unique blend of personal writing time, 1-to-1 mentoring, writing workshops and nature-based activities that will reenergise both you and your writing.

alisonjones.lpages.co

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · May 12

Safe travels - so good to spend the weekend with you Catherine and very glad you smashed your writing goals!

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Apr 8

Here at #BBA25 shortlisting event - so many @practicalinspiration.com authors here! Good luck everyone…

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Mar 26

The 10-day Business Book Proposal Challenge starts on Monday! Are you in?
Someone will win an all-expenses-paid #publishing deal and I don’t see why it shouldn’t be you…
Find out more at proposalchallenge.com!
#bookproposal #businessbooks #selfdevelopment #writing

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Mar 20

Person: Don’t you get bored, running every day?
Me: Not really.
#runhappy #streaking #habits

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Mar 17

‘[Olympia’s] gorgeous vaulted glass roof feels like a metaphor for the Fair itself: rooted in history, but always looking upwards and outwards.’
The view of #LBF25 from the @practicalinspiration.com stand - #AI, #audio, #accessibility & global insanity
extraordinarybusinessbooks.com/episode-447-...

Episode 447 – The 2025 LBF edit

‘[Olympia’s] gorgeous vaulted glass roof feels kind of like a metaphor for the fair itself. Rooted in history, but always looking upwards and outwards.’ Something a bit different …

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Mar 12

It’s Day 2 of #LBF25 and @practicalinspiration.com is SO here for it. We like business books and we cannot lie…

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Mar 4

I am in my happy place. Any guesses?

Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Mar 3

Monday is Extraordinary Business Book Club #podcast day - say hello to Ep 445 – Both/And Thinking with Wendy Smith. Paradox, interdependence, writing and 'rocky splashy' books. Have a listen.
extraordinarybusinessbooks.com/episode-445-...

Episode 445 – Both/And Thinking with Wendy Smith

When I first started, people were like, “Don’t say the word paradox… don’t say it because they won’t get it.” And now people are like, “Oh my goodness, I n…

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Mar 1

A screenshot to treasure, 2+ years post-publication. Up amongst some of my favourite books (hello @drjuliesmith.bsky.social & @olveczky.bsky.social), and FINALLY into 3 figures for reviews/ratings! Exploratory Writing is a featured Kindle special deal this month.
amzn.to/3QGgPzS

A screenshot of the Amazon bestseller chart for stress management, with Exploratory Writing at number 3. Other titles in the list include Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr Julie Smith, Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman, and The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks.

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Practical Inspiration Publishing @practicalinspiration.com · Feb 27

We're recruiting a Data and Projects Assistant!

To find out more about the role visit: practicalinspiration.com/work-with-us

Deadline for applications is 28 February – TOMORROW 🚨‼️

#PublishingCareers #WorkInPublishing #BooksMeanBusiness #HiringNow #PublishingJobs

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Feb 26

Next it’s the force of nature that is Margaret Hewinson - self-belief as the key to unlocking the untapped potential in ourselves and our industry. #ipgsc

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Feb 26

Communications masterclass with @lewisiwu.bsky.social to kick off the second day of #ipgsc - GENIUS. (And lovely walking of the talk.)

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Feb 25

If there’s a better person to wind up Day 1 of a publishing conference than @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social … well, there isn’t. That is all. #ipgsc

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Feb 25

Brilliant to chair a YouTube masterclass session with @myleshoward.bsky.social - fascinating to see how @haymarketbooks.org stream in-depth conversations with their authors to ‘meet the moment’. #ipgsc

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Feb 25

Here at #ipgsc and caffeinated, ready for too-quality stuff from the @ipghq.bsky.social team, kicking off with the brilliant @timharford.ft.com .

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Feb 3

Come work with us - ditch the commute, embrace the flexibility, make great books!

Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · Feb 3

Data and Projects Assistant @practicalinspiration.com £22,500. Closing date 28 February 22025.
For more info visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE

Jobs board

The latest vacancies and opportunities from the independent publishing community

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Jan 31

There is NOTHING like seeing the books you've brought into the world out there in the wild.

Practical Inspiration Publishing @practicalinspiration.com · Jan 31

Popped into a couple of bookshops this week and discreetly pulled out some PI titles that eye-catching quarter-of-an-inch... we love you #booksellers.

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Jan 9

Lovely prompts for a new year exploratory writing session!

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Jan 8

'I don’t really think in terms of resolutions any more, because I have too much experience of them... Now I think in terms of life design so that I minimise the number of decisions I have to take.'
New #NewYear thinking in this week's #podcast: extraordinarybusinessbooks.com/episode-437-...

Episode 437 – Design not decisions: new New Year thinking

’Don’t let AI set your vision. But harness AI to help you execute your vision.’ For me, the start of a new year always brings a sense of potential. It’s a chance to make ch…

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Jan 7

Couldn’t go far on this morning’s run but didn’t need to: winter wonderland right there in the park next door. Day 2,413 of my #goldenyear running streak. #runhappy #winterrunning #sprollie #snow #sunrise

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Alison Jones @alisonjones.com · Jan 6

Just one week to go! The 1st 10-day Business Book Proposal Challenge of 2025 starts on Monday.
Resolved to write your business or self-help book this year? This is where it all starts.
Find out more and sign up at proposalchallenge.com.
By the end of Jan, you could have a publishing deal.

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