My name is Florence Makosi, and at my core, I am passionate about helping people find hope, healing, and purpose through life’s most challenging seasons. Professionally, I wear many hats. I am a life coach, educational consultant, teacher trainer, mentor, and parenting coach. A significant part of my work focuses on supporting children, teenagers, young adults, and their families as they navigate the pain of divorce or separation. This journey has taught me that healing is possible, resilience can be nurtured, and restoration often begins with one courageous conversation.

My Mission

I am writing a book titled The Learning Curve: The Lessons We Never Expected to Learn. At its heart, the book explores family, identity, hidden truths, healing, forgiveness, resilience, and faith. It follows an ordinary family whose lives are changed forever by the discovery of a letter revealing a family secret. While the story is deeply personal, its themes are universal.

My motivation was to write a book that would help people find hope in the midst of uncertainty. I have witnessed the power of healing, resilience, and restoration in my own life and in the lives of countless people I have coached and mentored. Life can take unexpected turns, but we are never without hope. Through this book, I hope to start conversations that many families avoid, particularly conversations about truth, forgiveness, identity, and the courage it takes to heal. The Learning Curve is the first book in a series.

My Writing Process

I absolutely encountered writer’s block, but it was not because I did not know what to write. My greatest challenge was finding the courage to relive and unearth the emotions attached to the story.

There were moments when I needed to pause and process those emotions before I could continue. I learnt to extend grace to myself and accept that stepping away from the manuscript or being unable to meet a deadline did not mean I had failed. It was part of who I am and part of my creative process. Prayer also became an important part of my writing journey. Before writing, I would often ask God for clarity and guidance.

My Posture

Positive feedback encouraged me and reminded me that my story could resonate with others. Constructive feedback challenged me to become a stronger writer by improving my structure, deepening my characters, and strengthening the emotional impact of my storytelling.

There were times when I would hear fellow participants say they had completed their work for the week, while I had managed only one sentence or one paragraph. I learnt not to measure my progress against someone else’s journey. Instead, I chose to see feedback and each small step forward as another opportunity to grow.

My Onyx Writing Class Experience

Balancing work, family, and everyday responsibilities required intentional planning. Initially, I created a realistic writing schedule and committed to writing three times a week. However, life had other plans, so I learnt to celebrate my progress, no matter how small. My experience in CLC Kenya’s Onyx Writing Class was enriching. It challenged me to think differently about storytelling, structure, and the emotional journey of the reader.

Writing can often feel like a lonely journey, but being part of a community of writers made the process encouraging and inspiring. Learning alongside others reminded me that every writer starts somewhere. I would absolutely recommend the class to anyone who has ever dreamed of writing a book, whether they are just beginning or already have a manuscript in progress. Investing in the writing process is one of the best decisions an aspiring author can make.

I would, however, suggest considering a longer and more hybrid programme, with some sessions online and others in person. Writing is deeply personal and takes time. At times, I felt that the transition towards publishing came quite quickly while I was still discovering my story. I believe the writing process, particularly for those who have never written for the public before, could benefit from additional time for nurturing and development. One possible approach would be a three-month beginners’ class followed by a six-to-eight-month masterclass.

Closing Reflection

My writing journey has taught me that progress does not always look the same for every writer. Sometimes progress is several pages, and sometimes it is one paragraph or even one sentence.

What matters is continuing to show up, extending grace to yourself, remaining open to learning, and trusting God for clarity along the way. Through The Learning Curve, my desire is to remind readers that even when life takes an unexpected turn, healing, resilience, restoration, and hope are still possible.