I am Erika Ribu, a spiritual academic, journalist, shaman and writer, with a genuine passion for helping you find your own authentic voice. Maybe you feel like it’s hard to get the words to flow, or maybe you get stuck in your head when you try to write. Many who come to me experience writer’s block or that their creativity feels distant and inaccessible. They struggle with confidence in their writing, can feel overwhelmed, and don’t know how to express what they really want to say. I understand how you feel; after losing touch with my own creativity for several years, I myself had to find my way back to a way of writing that was not only about technique, but also about openness, intuition and presence.

Through many years of spiritual practice and development, I have created a method that combines writing techniques with spiritual and intuitive guidance. It is not about “thinking up” what to write, but opening yourself to the inner wisdom we all have, listening to your intuition and making room for the words that come from deep within. This frees you from the pressure to perform, and opens up for creative flow and clarity.

With me, you will learn how writing can become a process of discovery where you move past the mind-bending and get in touch with your own truth. You will find tools to channel ideas and thoughts in a way that feels natural and powerful, and you will discover a new freedom and joy in writing. Through soulful writing, you can release blockages, let go of perfectionism, and find the strength to express yourself from the heart, completely without self-criticism. This is my solution to the challenges of connecting to your own creativity: an approach to writing that is about finding your unique voice and letting it shine.

My professional background

I am a trained journalist with a master's degree from the University of Oslo, as well as bachelor's degrees in both media and communication and in plain language. I also have education in unit therapy, shamanism and yoga, and I have delved into how creativity, intuition and spirituality can be intertwined.

Over the years I have worked as a journalist with publications in, among others, Aftenposten, as a communications advisor, research assistant at UiO, copywriter and teacher. I have published books both through my own publishing house and through Humanist forlag, and I currently run my own business with writing courses, lectures, editorial work, podcasts and guidance. I have been a guest on NRK P2 and in several podcasts, and in recent years I have helped hundreds of people find their voice – whether they want to write a book, use writing in their own process, or create with more freedom.

In addition to my academic and professional experience, I have invested significantly in my own self-development over the years. I have taken a wide range of courses and education within personal and spiritual development, and I know how much it can mean to give yourself that opportunity. It has taught me that investing in yourself and in your own growth can be life-changing – and it is a value I bring to everything I offer.

My strength is the combination of professional weight and personal experience. I know what it's like to face the wall, to feel outside and to long for a way of expressing yourself that feels true. And I know how to find your way back – to creativity, joy of life and a deeper connection with yourself. This combination allows me to meet you with both professionalism and understanding.

When we work together, you don't just get techniques and methods - you get a sparring partner who sees you, mirrors you and helps you open up to your full potential.