Rachael B,
Substack Indie Author

Rachael B. is a freelance writer, poet and personal coach. She refers to herself as a "self-care activist and growth catalyst," describing the work she does to facilitate personal and professional growth by offering a gentle, non-judgemental space for both.

Although she has been writing for as long as she can remember, Rachael didn't call herself a writer until someone paid her to do it. Day to day, she writes for small businesses, freelancers and organisations doing good in the world.

Books

Sauce Will Thicken on Standing (2023)

Described as a "cauldron of soul soothing words," Rachael's first poetry collection highlights the ups and downs of the journey of life. She describes it as a physical manifestation of pushing past the doubts and fears we all have. By sharing parts of her own journey, Rachael hopes to connect with, and inspire, readers on theirs.

From the Ashes (October 2026)

For her second collection, Rachael has turned her attention outwards, sharing the journeys of women who have experienced emotional and physical abuse. The poems were co-created with women who shared their own experiences, which Rachael has transformed into poetry that recognises, empathises with and empowers survivors of domestic abuse, while helping any reader make sense of what they're witnessing.

Early praise for From the Ashes includes:

"A real achievement."
— Lib Peck, Director of the London Violence Reduction Unit

"The poem 'He's Trying' spoke to many of our victims and survivors in the Reach Out Service. It captures those conflicting emotions of what it feels like when someone loves you, but is regularly hurting you, and you can't make sense of it."
— Emma Pattison, Head of Service for Domestic Abuse, MARAC Co-Chair and VAWG Strategic Lead, London Borough of Redbridge

Connect with Rachael B.

Substack: https://reallyrachaelb.substack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reallyrachaelb/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reallyrachaelb

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reallyrachaelb/

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