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- Irish Independent
Wicklow mental health practitioners star at launch of The Write Coach's book
The Power of the Written Word is Carl J. Ashley's fourth published work and ninth book in all, and he is also the founder of Write Coach Ireland, offering writing mentorship services as well as ghostwriting services, professional editing, proofreading and copywriting services.
Guests who spoke at the launch in Blessington included Yvonne Skelly of Lake Shore Wellness Centre and Barry Adamson from Thresholds.
Carl explained: 'I like to use my book launches as a platform for mental health awareness, so it was great to have Yvonne and Barry involved. Yvonne carries out great work in the locality and Barry is a Shamanic healer.
'I'm launching the book at different locations and aim to highlight some of the great people serving their local community and providing them with a platform to share their message.'
Carl helps people around the world tell their story via his Write Coach Ireland website.
'It wasn't planned and all just seemed to happen itself, very organically. Over the past five years I have worked with people mainly from Ireland, England and the USA. We sit down and talk about what they have been through. Often it involves physical, sexual abuse, and find the healing elements through talking about what you have been through. It's about teaching people self empowerment so they are honest with themselves and what they have been through.
'My first book took four years to write, but The Power of the Written Word only took around four months.
'I had the idea in November and it was published in April. Anyone who is interested in writing will get an insight into what they can expect from the book.'
