Writing From the Inside Out

Name: Writing From the Inside Out
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ISBN: 9798993760803

How Purpose, Storytelling, and Action Come Together

Michele Bianchi, Elanor Dehart, Pauline Cremer

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Octopus & Ink Press
16 February 2026

Memoirs; Writing & editing guides; Sales & marketing

""Humans understand the world through stories, and this book will help you tell them better!""

Bill McKibben, Co-founder and Senior Advisor at 350.org; Author of The End of Nature

""Eleven years working directly with coffee farmers in the highlands of Nicaragua taught me that on-the-ground action creates more lasting change than good intentions alone. Michele Bianchi gets at something similar in Writing From the Inside Out: stories about purpose only matter when they're backed by committed action. She shows how to turn narratives into operational change that empowers people and transforms communities. This is essential reading for anyone building organizations where purpose becomes action.""

Paul Rice, Founder and Former CEO, Fair Trade USA; Author of Every Purchase Matters

""A must-read for everyone from students to executives. Warm, wise, and quietly powerful, this book invites us to rediscover how we communicate through language that connects, inspires, and mobilizes. It's a call to speak with clarity, care, and courage. Having lived through some of the complex stories Michele Bianchi shares, I've seen this approach in action, bringing people together and turning intention into meaningful change.""

Wendy Savage, Senior Director, Social Impact and Transparency at Patagonia

""At a time when authentic, human storytelling matters more than ever, Writing From the Inside Out shows you exactly how to do it. It's the perfect mix of pragmatism and inspiration for crafting stories that have an impact.""

Olivia Ross-Wilson, Former Chief Communications Officer, IKEA and Volvo Cars

""This book did my job for me. It's an amazing thought partner for anyone working to hone a brand or message. The tools and advice are clear, tangible, and made to be used. Michele Bianchi is a brilliant storyteller who didn't just write a book about branding, she took me on a journey-just like every brand should.""

Mark Chavez, Communications Director, Climate Justice Alliance

""A rallying cry for purpose-driven writers who want to reconnect with their why. Full of insight and practical tools for crafting words that truly move people.""

Ginny Figlar, Associate Creative Director and Copywriter, KEEN

""In an age where AI speed and content volume have drowned out strategic thinking, this book is the hard reset every digital marketer needs. Michele Bianchi cuts through the noise to reveal what truly drives powerful branding: the human values, depth and clarity that create work with real resonance.""

Caroline Reis, Founder and CMO, Studio 7000

""Michele Bianchi brings together science and storytelling in a way that feels both thoughtful and deeply human. She blends communication theory with lived experience and the craft of writing, sharing her career lessons with honesty and clarity. As a communications consultant, I found it both inspiring and immediately useful.""

Sarah Heaney, Founder, Impact Food Brands

""In Writing From The Inside Out, Michele Bianchi reminds us of the power of stories and how individuals can make change happen through quiet leadership.""

Mark Devine, Communication Consultant and Co-founder at Vegas Devine

""Michele Bianchi makes a compelling case and provides tangible tools on how writing can be an act of leadership and activism. Essential reading for anyone who wants to create change in the world.""

Juho Parviainen, Partner at IDEO

By: Michele Bianchi
Illustrated by: Elanor Dehart, Pauline Cremer
Imprint: Octopus & Ink Press
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9798993760803
Pages: 186
Publication Date: 16 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michele Bianchi is a writer, editor, and brand strategist based on Bainbridge Island, Washington. She spent more than eleven years at Patagonia, serving as managing editor of the catalog and later as a brand / environmental editor, and helped shape IKEA's People and Planet strategy. She works with mission-driven organizations to connect purpose with action through storytelling. Elanor DeHart is a graduate from Northwest College of Art and Design. She specializes in hand lettering, web design, and watercolor and gouache painting. Pauline Cremer works as illustrator and graphic designer in Berlin. She studied Communication Design in Potsdam and Jerusalem, specializing in Illustration. In her works, different topics are dealt with in a humorous way and with funny and quirky characters. In addition to digital illustration, he experiments with different printing techniques, such as linocuts, silk-screen printing and paper cut-outs. Her work has been published in several magazines and newspapers. Pauline has a soft spot for dogs (although she does not have one yet), loves to eat chocolate and loves it when it rains outside.

Reviews for Writing From the Inside Out: How Purpose, Storytelling, and Action Come Together

Humans understand the world through stories, and this book will help you tell them better! -Bill McKibben, co-founder and senior advisor at 350.org and author of The End of Nature Now more than ever, we need leaders who know how to wield the power of storytelling to build belief, invite possibility, and shape what happens next. This book not only invites entrepreneurs and visionaries to lead from the inside out; it shows exactly what's possible when we do. -Alanna Imbach, founder, Vibe Coworks and Matchstick Lab This book did my job for me. The tools and advice are clear, tangible, and made to be used. Michele is a brilliant storyteller who didn't just write a book about branding; she took me on a journey-just like every brand should. -Mark Chavez, communications director, Climate Justice Alliance This book is the hard reset every digital marketer needs. Michele Bianchi cuts through the noise to reveal what truly drives powerful branding. -Caroline Reis, founder and CMO, Studio 7000