UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVITY AND DEEPER PURPOSE WITH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MINDFUL WRITING

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THE BIG UNLOCK

LIBERATE YOUR CREATIVITY THROUGH MINDFUL JOURNALING

BY LAURA L. RUBIN

As the founder of AllSwell Creative and a thought leader in the journaling space, Laura L. Rubin has guided thousands through her transformative mindful writing workshops. Her philosophy is profoundly simple: that journaling is not only a powerful gateway to self-knowledge, but also to creativity.

Published by Simon & Schuster, The Big Unlock distills years of Rubin's teaching into an illuminating companion for anyone seeking a deeper relationship with their creative self. Drawing on signature gentle wisdom and science-backed research, she offers more than 75 original prompts, foundational journaling practices, and simple rituals designed to quiet the inner critic, awaken intuition, and reignite creative flow.

Whether you are picking up a pen for the first time or returning to a lifelong practice, The Big Unlock invites you to slow down, listen closely, and rediscover the imagination and clarity that live within you.

In a culture obsessed with productivity and performance, Rubin offers something radical: a return to presence, authenticity, and the sacred act of paying attention. Through the page, she shows us how to reconnect with ourselves, and in doing so, unlock the creative potential that has been waiting all along.

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LAURA L. RUBIN

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Laura L. Rubin, creative coach and founder of mindful writing company AllSwell Creative, has changed the cultural conversation about what it means to journal. Sought after as a speaker and facilitator, (and celebrated in media including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vogue, and Forbes), over the past decade Rubin has hosted hundreds of “breakthrough writing” workshops for tens of thousands of participants about the wide-ranging, scientifically proven benefits of putting pen to paper.

Tapping her professional experience as corporate executive and entrepreneur, Rubin has brought journaling to surprising places and audiences, from pro surfers to venture capital firms.

She lives in Sag Harbor, New York.

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Testimonials

“Laura’s method of teaching is sincere and honestly brought a refreshing light-heartedness to the practice of journaling. I highly encourage this type of approach for those new to journaling, as well as those who are more seasoned with pen and paper. A wonderful investment in self.” —Ginny R.

“You meet Laura, and immediately sense she's going to take you places within yourself you've never been. She isn't your typical wellness guru; she doesn't fit the mold. She's walked the same high-pressure paths many of us have. She gets it. She knows how to press pause on that endless loop of meetings and emails, and get you to start exploring the deeper parts of your story.” —Linda T.

“Laura is incredibly engaging and thought-provoking. She asked questions that allowed me to look at things with a different perspective and got me really excited about journaling.”  —Eamon C.

“Working with Laura has given me permission to just be and create without attachment to the outcome. As a result, my creative capacity has increased. I no longer feel inundated by my ideas. I have a healthy way to creatively self express myself. As a result, I wrote a new book and came up with another book idea while working on it.” —Steve L.

"To see the medicine that could come from simply writing in a book that is yours is really powerful, and I'm so grateful that Laura was there to share her wisdom and give us all another tool to be able to be our best selves.”  —Leah D.

“This has been an amazing piece of my journey towards a new career path and a more present way of living life.  Also...a great reminder to prioritize time for my own voice, on paper.” —Taylor G.

"Laura got this gift for helping people find their own words and their own way, even if they've never journaled a day in their life before meeting her." —Linda T.

REST & REFUGE — AN EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD

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REST & REFUGE

When you pre-order The Big Unlock, you’ll receive Rest & Refuge, a downloadable guided writing journey created and led by Laura L. Rubin.

This is not a teaser or a highlight reel. It’s a substantive, thoughtfully designed writing experience drawn from Laura’s in-person workshops and expanded with exclusive material that has never been publicly shared.

Think of it as sitting down with Laura at the writing table — part workshop, part companion — designed to help you slow down, recalibrate, and reconnect with yourself during demanding times.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • The difference between rest and sleep
  • Practical, realistic ways to integrate rest into daily life
  • The concept of refuge – physical, emotional, and communal
  • How to soothe a frayed nervous system through sensory awareness
  • “Third places” and how creativity and connection help us stay human
  • Gentle yet powerful prompts designed to ground, steady, and restore

The material is drawn directly from Laura’s live workshops – the same ones led for activists, creatives, and high-performing professionals – and is designed to be completed at your own pace, no performance or perfection required. Just pen and paper.

WHY THIS MATTERS

This writing journey supports:

  • Deeper presence and clarity
  • Sustainable creative energy
  • Reduced overwhelm and digital fatigue
  • Greater emotional steadiness and resilience
  • A more compassionate relationship with yourself

In other words: the kind of inner resources The Big Unlock is built upon.

HOW TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD

STEP 01

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STEP 02

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STEP 03

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"Mindful journaling helps us thread our way through these tempestuous times, unlocking access to what is true and real, what our values and visions are. Pen in hand, a sense of purpose comes into view."

—LAURA L. RUBIN