Natali Simmonds: Rejection & Resilience

In her class Rejection & Resilience, bestselling author, executive producer, and storytelling consultant, Natali Simmonds, will be teaching:

• What to expect as a creative
• Looking after your mental health
• Combating Imposter Syndrome
• Reframing & Recalibrating
• When to keep going/quit/start afresh.

Through case studies, personal stories, and various exercises you will not only come away equipped to deal with the inevitable blows in this business, but you will also increase your chances of staying in the game by learning how to get 'luckier'.

Natali says - "Longevity as an author is not purely down to talent, a large percentage of success is thanks to tenacity, mindset, and luck. But the good news is that we have control over all of that. As soon as I unlocked that key I saw a huge change in my career and the opportunities that began to come my way. Once you change how you think, anything is possible!"

Natali Simmonds began her career in glossy magazines before moving into marketing, where she managed global campaigns for big brands. Today, she’s a creative brand consultant, freelance writer, and fiction author, known for her gritty, unflinching stories full of complex women, suspense, and a dash of magic.

Her dark feminist thriller debut, Good Girls Die Last, was published to acclaim and has been optioned for a TV series by STV. Under the pen name N J Simmonds, she was shortlisted for the 2022 RNA Fantasy Award for the final book in her trilogy, Children of Shadows. She’s also one half of the paranormal romance duo, Caedis Knight, and has written children's manga.

Beyond her fiction, Natali has been a columnist for King’s College London’s Inspire The Mind magazine, is a consultant for the London Latino Film Festival, and lectures at various creative institutions including Raindance Film School.

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