Hey there!
We hope you had a chance to rest over the holidays and are feeling refreshed as you head into 2025 ✨
We're extra excited to kick off this year as we have some very exciting news to share!
As you know, Boola Bos is on a mission to improve writers' lives. The writing and publishing status quo is broken and we're on a mission to fix it.
2024 was our first year in operation and we had a lot of fun but one thing we learned was that we were trying to fix the problem the wrong way.
In the past we focused on giving writers tools and strategies to overcome common roadblocks such as procrastination, writer's block, and imposter syndrome.
But, for far too long, writers have been internalizing the blame ("I'm not working hard enough,” “I'm not focusing enough,") for circumstances that are not their fault.
We know you are working hard. We know you believe in yourself and in the value of your writing. We know you are dedicated and that you show up for yourself and for your work.
We know you have innate writing talent and skill that's been honed through years of practice.
So you might reasonably wonder why you're still struggling to finish your manuscript or gain traction in your author career.
In short, you are not the problem.
Now Boola Bos is on a mission to fix the problem the right way.
Today we are excited to launch a new and improved Boola Bos, co-founded by Bronwen Keyes-Bevan and Kolina Cicero — two writers who also happen to be mothers (i.e., pulled in a thousand different directions at all times) and who believe wholeheartedly that writers need to be supported like elite athletes.
Is it a radical idea? Maybe. Could it work? A hundred percent!
We understand that writers are like promising up-and-coming athletes: full of raw talent, grit, and ambition — and just like any athlete, writers need training, support, and strategy to reach the big leagues.
That’s where we come in ☺️
By joining us here you've signed up for more than just tips and tricks — you’ve taken the first step into a community that treats your innate writing talent, hard work, and ambition with the respect and support you deserve.
Together we’re taking Boola Bos to the next level with an innovative new model of clinics, training, and holistic support that nurtures talent to create a squad of Writing All-Stars 🌟
Our ultimate goal is to see a win-win-win in publishing. We aim to improve the lot of writers, book workers, and readers. We hope you'll join us as we go for gold🏆
Stay tuned for updates about what’s coming next — we can’t wait to share with you!
Cheering you on 👏
Kolina + Bron
Kolina Cicero is a writer, mom of two, and the author of Words on Words, the newsletter celebrating literature. She lives in Minneapolis. Find her online on Substack, Instagram, or at her website.
Bronwen Keyes-Bevan is a writer and entrepreneur based in Toronto. Find her online on Substack, Instagram, or at her website.
Know any writers who need help prioritizing themselves and their writing? Know any moms who are pulled in all the different directions at the expense of completing their manuscript? Please share Boola Bos with them!
I'm so excited for 2025 and for all the things @Kolinacicero and I get to share with you ✨️
I’m excited to see what you’ve got planned — cheers!!