Being honest on the page is powerful, but it can also feel risky. You write a line that feels raw, then pull back. You wonder if naming names, sharing details, or being “too much” might hurt someone or leave you exposed. That tension is real, and if you don’t navigate it carefully, you may end up sanding down your truth or oversharing in ways that don’t serve you.
 
The Author’s Permission Slip helps you write honestly while protecting your boundaries. It gives you the tools to tell your story with clarity, restraint, and respect for your own voice—without fear or apology.
 
What You’ll Get Inside:
 
Instant PDF download for easy use
A “Safe Truth Filter” to help you decide what belongs and what doesn’t
Guidance on how to name names (or not), share trauma (or not), and protect your peace
A 3-part Core Message Compass to clarify what you’re really trying to say
Tone-shifter phrases that move your writing from pain to power
Reflection prompts throughout to help you apply each step
A printable Permission Slip to claim your right to tell your story
 
Who This Helps:
 
Writers afraid their story will come across as “too much”
Authors who want to tell the truth without harming others or silencing themselves
Anyone who feels the urge to soften, overexplain, or apologize when sharing their story
 
Why It Matters:

You don’t need to expose every detail to be authentic. You don’t need to erase your truth to keep the peace. And you don’t need permission from anyone else to write what matters to you.
 
This guide helps you strike the balance—honesty with clarity, boundaries with strength, and truth with self-respect.