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Hi! I'm Laura Baldwin

I'm just a woman who loves words. Let's get to know each other...

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Woman in wheelchair reading from her phone. Wearing a blue dress with fine white spot pattern. The banner in the background reads The National Literacy Trust

Alright? Where you been?

Hello there, it's been a while. As I write this, I begin to imagine anybody reading it will either have forgotten who I am or will have never met me in the first place (such is my imposter syndrome), but I'm sure there is somebody out there who will read this and think, oh yeah, I remember you and that's the reason for this post, really. As a creative, I have had to take a break, a step back from it all, and now I need to step out of my comfort zone, reconnect, and remind people I exist. I'm...
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Happy New Year!

This is my monthly-ish newsletter landing in inboxes to tell you everything I'm up to and how you can get involved. I also share some writing opportunities so stick with me. I'd love to connect with you so please feel free to drop me a line or follow me on my social media platforms as we journey life together. 2024 2023 is dead and 2024 is here and now. Whether the New Year celebrations fill you with dread or a love of change and all things starting afresh, there's no denying it is a bit of a...
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A lined notepad with a fountain pen on top. The notebook sits on a bench type tabletop.

I wrote a book!

Hello and happy December. This is my monthly-ish newsletter for me to tell everything I'm up to, to anyone who'll listen. If you make it to the end of the email, you'll find a few writing opportunities I have spotted recently. I'd love to connect with you so please do follow me on my social media platforms as we journey life together. Christmas! We are now in the month of Christmas so whether you are a lover or a hater, we are now officially allowed to celebrate. I love Christmas but I didn't...
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Laura has shoulder length auburn hair (this is an old photo) and she is wearing a yellow headband with small white dots. She is wearing a white shirt and pink lipstick. She has blue eyes and is standing in front of a plain turquoise background.

Birthday Month

Birthday Month Hello and happy November. This is my monthly-ish newsletter for me to tell everything I'm up to, to anyone who'll listen. If you make it to the end of the email I also like to include a few writing opportunities I have spotted recently. I'd love to connect with you so please do follow me on my social media platforms as we journey life together. This month includes my birthday which is lovely because in my experience people tend to smile at you more on the anniversary of the day...
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