Breathing Space Creative Studio __
At Breathing Space Creative, we believe writing and all forms of meaningful creative work, require more than craft. They call for emotional fitness, and we use reflective writing as a tool to support that.
You are more than just the writing.
Let’s work on you, your project, and your creative ecosystem.
The holistic writing studio for the whole writer.
At Breathing Space Creative, we look at more than just your writing.
We look at you—the whole writer. Your creative rhythms. Your emotional and energetic capacity. Your patterns. Your struggles. Your priorities. Your relationship to your work.
This is where writing meets wellness.
Think of it like a creative clinic—one that offers space to breathe, reflect, and realign. Whether you’re navigating a tough season, stuck in your draft, or wondering how to build a sustainable writing life, this is where we begin.
When you work with Breathing Space Creative, we go deep. We look at how you move through the world as a creative. We focus on three key areas, each offering its own path depending on where you are in your journey:
The Writer (the self-work)
The Project (your manuscript or creative project)
The Ecosystem (your wider creative life—the part that fuels you and sustains you financially)
Everyone’s process and starting point will look different. This is why every offering is custom built because you, your project, and your creative life do not fit into a template!
We move through these areas in different volumes, varying proximities, and at different paces, always tailored to your needs.
My work with writers is slow work.
Intentional work. Rooted in care.
My goal is to offer writers a simplified, aligned, and sustainable approach to their creative life, one that’s rooted in self-trust, clarity, and purpose. How do I do this? By taking the time to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. Whether we’re working through a manuscript, navigating a season of uncertainty, or clarifying your creative direction, I help you name the things that feel tangled, so you can begin to move forward with intention.
I stepped away from working inside traditional publishing because I wasn’t afforded the time to truly listen. To sit with writers long enough to understand not just what they were writing, but why. The way I support writers now is different. Slower. Deeper. More personal.
How It Works
Every writer who enters this space is offered a custom treatment plan, no matter what package they select, built around their creative self—not a one-size-fits-all prescription.
We might:
Establish a baseline: gently explore your current patterns, blocks, and priorities (this is the self work)
Prescribe small practices: reflective writing, ecosystem-building, or shifts in mindset to help realign with your values
Chart your course: we co-create a roadmap that meets you where you are—whether that’s preparing to pitch a book, recalibrating after a tough season (we are all recovering from something), or starting the seeds of a creative business
Hold ongoing check-ins: through mentorship or creative support calls, we adapt and evolve your care as you grow
How we can work together
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My 1:1 mentorship program is fully customized to each writer, diving deep into the craft of writing. We start by establishing your 'why,' your project's action, and your non-negotiables, giving you the clarity and confidence to move forward. While craft is a key focus, this mentorship goes beyond technique. It’s about fostering a resilient, growth-oriented mindset so you can make aligned, intentional decisions about your creative life, while learning how to build a writerly ecosystem that over time, gives back to you emotionally and financially. If publishing is a goal, we can add this as a focus too.
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Creative Support calls with me are designed to assist you in uncovering and addressing the barriers that may be hindering your progress. My style is a coaching-mentorship hybrid, diverging from traditional coaching with its ebb and flow between partnership and leadership. With my skill in active-listening, certified mindfulness facilitation, and thought-provoking questions, you'll explore the core of your challenges and gain valuable insights to move forward. Post-call you will receive follow-up communication with custom recommended resources based on our discussion.
Launch Your Book With Love Course
A course for writers who want a more meaningful, intentional, and ease-filled way to bring their book into the world, without sacrificing their well-being.
If you’re a writer who wants your book to do something in the world—to reach people, open conversations, deepen your purpose, but the traditional advice around book launches leaves you overwhelmed or disconnected from your work, you’re not alone.
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The Forever Writers Club Community
As part of our commitment to supporting reflective creatives, we built the Forever Writers Club—a vibrant community not just for traditional writers, but for story holders, journalers, and anyone using writing as a tool for self-connection, clarity, and creative living.
This space is designed for those who see writing as more than a means to an end. Whether you're working on a book or simply using the page to stay close to yourself, the club offers ongoing support, community, and guidance.
Members can join live sessions, access thoughtful resources, and engage in meaningful conversation around creativity, mindfulness, personal growth, and the rhythms of everyday life.
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The Self-Discovery Studio | Writing & Workshops for Wellness Practitioners
You’re a therapist, coach, yoga teacher, caregiver, health care professional, or wellness practitioner who holds space for others, but need space for yourself.
You’re not using writing to become a writer. You’re using it as a tool for reflection, release, and reconnection, so you can continue to show up in your work with clarity and care. These sessions are designed to offer a pause, a soft recalibration, and a mirror through story.The Self-Discovery Studio’s Focus: Reflection-based offerings for wellness professionals, space-holders, and high-empathy creatives who crave grounding through gentle, story-rooted writing work
These offerings are currently being built. If you are a wellness practitioner, click here to have your say!
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With deep roots in the writing and publishing world, plus certifications in coaching and workplace mindfulness facilitation, and with Recovery Coaching on the horizon, I bring a multi-layered lens to the work we can do together.
Whether you’re curious about using reflective writing as a grounding tool in your creative and everyday life, or you have a specific book project you’d like to dive into, I’m open to building something custom just for you. After a short meeting, I’ll get a better sense of who you are, your goals, and how I can support you, and I’ll share some possibilities you may not have considered yet. I love to build and curate. It's one of my natural talents!
I also love helping writers build and sustain a meaningful ecosystem around having a book in the world, this includes platform-building, values-aligned visibility, and creating income streams that extend far beyond book sales.
How do I choose the right path?
Every offering I create weaves together the self, the project, and the ecosystem, because true creative growth touches all three. Some services go deep in one area, while others offer a broader experience.
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Do you want a fully personalized journey that touches all three (self, project, creative ecosystem) in a way that aligns with your goals?
If you just want to work on one area …
Are you simply curious or want a light-touch way to stay connected to creative growth?
*an affordable entry point—just note that access to me is limited here.
I’m Your Creative Practitioner
Your mentor, coach, and creative guide
Hello! I’m Chelene Knight, author of five books, certified mindfulness facilitator, and coach.
With over a decade of experience supporting writers, creatives, and wellness professionals, I help people strengthen the three key layers of their creative life: the self, the project, and the ecosystem. My work blends Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), intentional reflection, and my Say No With Love method. We will do the self work by looking at your mindset, what you put in your body, and your lifestyle because all of the above affects our writerly lives.
I recently completed an intensive coaching certification program, deepening both my skills and my commitment to this work. At the heart of everything I do is the belief that when you nurture yourself, your creative projects flourish—and when your projects are aligned, your creative ecosystem thrives.
Whether it’s supporting the personal development of the self, shaping a meaningful creative project, or helping you build a nourishing ecosystem that supports both life and work, my approach stays grounded in care, clarity, and authenticity.
At Breathing Space Creative we resist society’s push to hurry up and take the fastest route. Instead, we embrace the long path, paying attention to everything along the way, especially the things we might usually overlook.
what my clients are saying
let’s look at each layer slowly
1. The Self
Your writing life starts with you. What do you believe and value? What do you put in your body? What does your current life look like? It all matters and informs your creative output. I help writers reconnect with themselves through reflective practices, mindfulness tools, and gentle accountability. Together, we explore the internal patterns, blocks, and habits that shape how you show up to the page. Whether it’s building a sustainable routine, untangling limiting beliefs, or identifying what you actually want from your writing life, our work focuses on clarity, ease, and intentional growth. This foundation allows you to write from a grounded, joyful place—without burning out or feeling pulled in every direction.
2. The Project
When it comes to your manuscript, we look at you project pillars: Your why, your project’s action (what you want it to do in the world), and your non-negotiables. I take a coach-like feedback approach. This means you’ll get clear, constructive insights on your writing based on what phase of writing your project is in, but always through the lens of encouragement, curiosity, and growth. Instead of a heavy-handed editorial style (which is not helpful in the early stages), I guide you through powerful questions, practical decision-making strategies, and mindset shifts that help you move your project forward. Whether you’re deep in revision or just starting out, you’ll get tailored support designed to sharpen your work and nurture your creative confidence. It’s win-win!
3. The Creative Ecosystem
Your creative life doesn’t begin and end with just one project. I help writers zoom out and build a creative ecosystem—a sustainable, joyful, and aligned life that makes space for writing, wellness, and meaningful work. Through a five-phase process, we explore your creative identity, build authentic visibility, and shape potential offerings that reflect your values and pay you. I don’t subscribe to the whole chasing six or seven figures narrative—this work is about finding ways to earn from your creative work while designing a life that feels like you, with zero compromise. Together, we create supportive rhythms and simple systems that feel nourishing, not overwhelming. The goal? To build a creative ecosystem that fuels you, pays you, and fits alongside the rest of your life—even if you keep your day job. It’s about figuring out how all the pieces come together… like an intricate, satisfying puzzle.