Advice for Disillusioned Writers.
Learnings
Advice for writers feeling disillusioned, frustrated, or stuck -- how I keep my writing going.
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The Secretly Bad Book Girl and Becoming Theseus.
Learnings
Thoughts on overcoming a lack of creative and intellectual confidence.
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Points of Light.
Learnings
A couple points of inspiration I've found life affirming or beautiful or both in the…
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Driving Gently + Weird Art.
Musings + Essays
Everything that inspired me this week, from a Rick Rubins quote to early holiday music.
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The Magpie Diary: Sept. 22, 2024.
Learnings
The Magpie Diary: reflections on taking a solo writer's retreat.
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The Magpie Diary: Aug. 25, 2024.
Musings + Essays
This week's Magpie diary: everything on my mind and heart.
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Helen Frankenthaler, Courage Bagels, + More.
Musings + Essays
Everything that inspired me this week, from Helen Frankenthaler to Courage Bagels to recent shopping…
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Finding Walden.
Musings + Essays
Last year, I briefly contemplated applying to attend a weeklong writer’s retreat held at a…
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Creative Cross-Training, Billie Eilish, + More.
Fashion Trends
Everything that made me lean forward this week -- Billie Eilish's new album, creative cross-training,…
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Drawn to the Winch.
Essays
Reflections on the early patrons who took interest in my writing.
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Weekend Vibes: Don’t Look at Your Feet.
Fashion Trends
Weekend vibes: my latest buys, this week's bestsellers, and creative encouragement via Anne Lamott, who…
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