‘Annie’s soul is so soothing and just encourages us to think of things differently’ – Holly Tucker, MBE
Hello, I’m Annie. I’m a non-fiction author, journalist, poet, essayist and creative entrepreneur.
I have a Masters in journalism and spent 15 years writing for the Guardian, the Observer, Forbes, Grazia, Red Magazine, Stylist, Metro, the Telegraph, the Independent, the Evening Standard, Refinery29, You Magazine, Women's Health, iNews and more, as well as running my own digital magazine.
This led me onto non-fiction book writing, and I’ve had three books published: Raise your SQ (Radar, 2023), Shy (Fourth Estate 2021), The Freelance Mum (Fourth Estate 2019). I’m also a Sunday Times-bestselling ghostwriter for celebrities.
As a poet, I’ve self-published three collections that have sold in the thousands, globally - across Europe, the US, Australia, Canada - and several of my poems have gone viral after being shared by women around the world, including Paloma Faith and Busy Philipps.
I've been interviewed on BBC Woman's Hour, on a panel at Stylist Live, on the Sunday Times Style Secrets of the Side Hustle podcast, on Gaby Roslin's BBC Radio London show, The Jeremy Vine Show and for the Independent.
Now…
I publish weekly work/life essays on my Substack, covering: success, failure, productivity, work-life balance, neurodivergence, motherhood, creativity, being a freelance writer, running a business, navigating challenges and finding the light, in life.
I’m delighted to be a bestseller, named as a ‘Featured Publication’ and to rank in the global top 50. Come and join me over there for personal essays and business tips that will help you with your own creative career. You can do that here.
And I run a writers' membership called The Creative Way Collective (also on Substack). Weekly inspiration, earning from your writing (including on Substack), a writers’ circle, monthly workshops and co-writing sessions.
We Hyperfocus
I'm also founder of We Hyperfocus, a coaching platform for people who hyperfocus. Courses, workshops, coaching, inspiration. A Substack with weekly inspiration. And a magazine with personal essays and interviews. Join our creative community on Instagram: @wehyperfocus.
You can find me on Instagram: @annieridout
And email me: annie[@]annieridout.com