Jane Bissell Writing
Summer Writing Salon
Saturday 14 February 2026
It's time for the annual writing day at my place! Join me and other cool cats for a day of writing, good chats, and fun.
What's on the Blog?
Every summer the hydrangeas do whatever they want. Sometimes they are blue, or white, purple or this divine red-wine coloured bloom. I often think the New Year is a bit like this. Despite best laid plans and resolutions, the year will do whatever it will do, and sometimes we have no control over that. Hopefully the best parts will bloom and thrive, full of colour, richness, joy, and when the challenges come, we can draw upon our strengths and resources to move on through.
From personal experience...
... I know that writing can heal.
In 2001, I was told I had breast cancer.
I kept a daily journal while going through it.
The daily practice of showing up to journal helped me cope and get through, as did the writing of my two books.
Since then, as Jane Bissell Writing New Zealand, I have used my experience of trauma, challenge, recovery and achievement, to support others in the writing of their own life journeys.
I can help you write.
My personal life experiences, and proven ability to help others write and publish their stories, makes me an effective, collaborative, and trustworthy partner for your writing project.
Services
Ghostwrite
Your story, your words, professionally written.
Through a process of interviews and writing, I offer ghostwriting services tailored to your needs.
Editing
Developmental, structural, rewrite, content/copy editing, and that
'last polish' before submitting to potential publishers.
Mentoring
Through guidance, sharing of experiences, and offering insights, mentoring helps you achieve your goals, enhance skills, and navigate challenges.
Workshops
Join my workshops in life writing, memoir, storytelling, and journaling for writers of all skill levels. Subscribe to my newsletter for event notices.
Memorial
There is much to honour and respect in a life well-lived. I can write a eulogy for you that celebrates this life and brings comfort to those who hear it.