Writing

Writing is at the heart of everything I do. Most of my writing time goes towards developing online content for my own platforms, and my work as a communication consultant with broader organisations. However, I’m available to provide comment and commentary on topical stories in the press, as well as usually having an idea (or twenty) of my own up my sleeve and ready to pitch. Journalism is no longer a priority of mine, but you can find some of my past favourites on JournoPortfolio. You may be interested in my awards and accolades as a writer and blogger too!

In my ‘day job’ in the charity sector, I create online content for a variety of audiences, produce informational resources from scratch, and conduct and compile research reports and industry guidance documents. I also proofread and fact-check online webpages, documents and content for other charities and organisations. My expertise centres around disability, chronic illness, non-visible conditions, inclusive education and employment, theatre, literature, and psychology. However, I’m always up for a new creative challenge!

I’m the author of two published books, University And Chronic Illness: A Survival Guide (2020) and How To Do Life With A Chronic Illness (2024). University And Chronic Illness: A Survival Guide is now stocked in colleges and universities across the UK, and How To Do Life With A Chronic Illness made several bestseller lists, including #1 Most Gifted on Amazon following release. The audiobook was also named in Audible’s 2024 Best Of The Year and in the UK Top Ten for Wellbeing!

If you have an upcoming writing project you’d like to discuss, feel free to get in touch at [email protected].

Scroll down this page to find testimonials, awards and accolades, and examples of my previous work. For literary or publishing enquiries, please contact [email protected].

Praise for How To Do Life With A Chronic Illness

“Like a cozy chat with a best mate, Pippa Stacey shares her years of wisdom to provide a groundbreaking, highly accessible guide to living well with chronic illness. This book should be prescribed on the NHS.”

"This book is a true gift for anyone living with chronic illness. Pippa has written an invaluable guide to help you rediscover yourself, even when life looks different from how it did before. Stuffed to the brim with genuinely helpful, tangible tips, fresh perspectives on how to adapt everyday tasks, along with journal prompts and exercises to guide you in figuring out what “doing life” means to you-this is a book that I would have cherished reading when I was first diagnosed with a chronic illness many years ago (and saved me years of trying to figure it out on my own)."

"Stacey's voice is clear, calming and funny - this is a book that people navigating chronic illness can gain so much from, that doesn't centre the medical models most resources are built on. Every piece of this book feels extremely well thought-out and accessible, with insightful journal prompts and plenty of moments for self-reflection."

Awards, Books, and Commissions

Awards and Accolades

Most Buzzworthy [Audiobook] Listens of 2024: Audible
Shaw Trust 2021 -2023: Disability Power 100
Creative Impact Co 2020/2021: Top 100 Creatives
Hello Grads Content Makers 2020: Overall Winner
Health Blog Awards 2019: Best Chronic Illness Blog
Olivier Awards 2018: #BeInspired Champion
Yorkshire Women of Achievement 2017: Jane Tomlinson Woman of Courage Finalist

Published Books

How To Do Life With A Chronic Illness by Pippa Stacey – JKP (2024)
University and Chronic Illness: A Survival Guide by Pippa Stacey – Daisa & Co (2020)
Generation W: “100 Inspiring and Iconic British Women living through 100 years since the vote” by Urban Kingdom [Contributor] (2019)
Dear Chronic Illness compiled by Pippa Stacey – Charity Book, Wallace Publishing (2018)

Freelance Writing

Exploring Nature In A Powered Wheelchair: Motability
The Timeless Story Of The Railway Children: Wordsworth Editions
I Sometimes Feel Defeated By My Disability – And That’s Okay: HuffPost UK
Reactions To Lady Gaga’s Cancelled Tour Show How Little We Understand Chronic Illness: MTV UK
Power-Chairs Aren’t Just For Elderly People: PosAbility Magazine
Going To The Theatre with an Invisible Illness: The Stage
Tips For Job Hunting as a Disabled Graduate: Debut Insights
7 Awkward Customer Service Experiences Every Wheelchair User Has Encountered: MTV UK
First Dates and Food Allergies: Uncomfortable Revolution

More favourites on JournoPortfoilo!

If you’d like to chat about an upcoming project, you can reach me at [email protected]!

Charity Sector Communications

My Experience Includes…

Content Writing – Landing Pages and Blog Posts
Webinar Creation and Delivery
Content Editing and Fact-Checking
Research Report Compilation and Distribution
Online Factsheet and Resource Creation
Columnist Roles
Social Media Content Creation
Communication Consultancy

Alongside writing and blogging, I work with several charities and social enterprises. Together, we create bespoke online content that supports the aims and objectives of the organisation while helping them engage as many people as possible.

My past roles have included social media management, web content and newsletter writing, communication consultancy, online community management, and media outreach work. I love my current charity roles so much that at present I’m not seeking any additional longer-term commitments, but I do occasionally have availability for individual commissions and shorter-term projects.

As much as I love working in the charity sector and understand first-hand how challenging it is to survive as a charitable organisation in the current climate, I cannot work for free. I do, however, strive to be as flexible as possible, so if I can be of assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

My Books & Ebooks

If you’re living with a chronic illness, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, you may be interested in my books and eBooks. Click the ‘shop’ button to browse them all!