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.
This isn’t just about your writing. It’s about how you move through the world as a creative.
Who I Work With; Who Breathing Space Creative is here to support:
we are a holistic writing studio for storytellers & storyholder where you learn how to be your own practitioner, FIRST.
This isn’t just about your writing. It’s about how you move through the world as a creative.
The clarity you gain here, about how you work best, what you need, and how you want to show up, becomes the foundation for all other relationships: with therapists, doctors, editors, publishers, and beyond.
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.
The work we do together doesn’t JUST stay on the page. It informs everything.
Writers are often overwhelmed by the noise—industry advice, productivity pressures, rigid rules around what success should look like. It’s hard to know what’s useful, what’s outdated, and what actually aligns with your creative goals. That’s where I come in. I support you in filtering all that noise, making connections you hadn’t seen before, and building a writing ecosystem that reflects who you are—not just as a writer, but as a human.
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!
Breathing Space Creative supports those who create, care, and hold space—for others and for themselves.
Through long-term writer mentorships and reflective offerings for wellness professionals, I help people return to clarity, creative alignment, and emotional sustainability.
Your Personal Development / Writing Coach
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 specialize in helping people prioritize what truly matters. My work blends Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) techniques, intentional reflection, and my Say No With Love method to help individuals manage their energy, rediscover joy, and create space for sustainable growth.
I recently completed an intensive coaching certification program, which deepened both my skillset and my commitment to this work. At the heart of everything I do is the belief that personal development isn’t a luxury—it’s the foundation for how we show up in all areas of life.
Whether I’m guiding a writer through a book project or helping a wellness practitioner reconnect with their purpose, my approach is always grounded in care, clarity, and the full use of who I am.
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.
Say No With Love Letters
Weekly Emails: Tune in every Monday as I share personal stories and real talk about how learning to say no—with love—has reshaped my life. I’ll unpack the highs, the lows, and the honest in-between, and each love letter ends with a reflective question to guide you on your own Say No With Love journey.
Let’s shift the narrative together. Through mindfulness and deep self-discovery, I support creatives in shedding self-doubt and rewriting the beliefs that hold them back.
At Breathing Space Creative, we’re all about walking the long path with intention—honouring every step, especially the quiet ones we tend to miss.
i see you
Boundaries aren’t barriers—they’re invitations to keep your writing sacred.
At Breathing Space Creative, I use a variety of tools to support your creative and personal growth—but one of the most transformative is my Say No With Love method. It’s a mindful, values-based approach that helps you protect your energy, honour your priorities, and make aligned decisions that support your creative life.
I believe your lived experience is its own kind of expertise. My work is about helping you gently let go of outdated narratives, so you can reconnect with what’s true for you—and move forward with clarity and care.
This integrative, long-term approach creates a steady framework for reflection, growth, and meaningful creative work. It’s not just about progress—it’s about staying rooted in who you are as you evolve.
