Note from Jenna: This guest post from one of my screenwriting colleagues and best friends, Isabel Holtreman. Isabel is a talented writer and is one of my most trusted feedback sources, both for my...
A note from Jenna: This guest post from the highly talented coach and writer, Jill Winski — whom I'm proud to have serving as a coach for my writing community — offers insights for writers who...
Much of what's out there in terms of writing support revolves around getting feedback, whether it's through private coaching, mentoring, consulting, editors, agents, or writing groups. Good feedback...
When we're learning something new, we like to think that our progress will happen in a straight line. But progress is rarely linear, is it? Sometimes we feel discouraged about our progress and try...
Between being pregnant and having the flu shortly after my Design Your Writing Life class series and the holiday whirlwind, I found myself flat out not writing for much of January. As someone who...
If you're struggling to claim your creative identity as a writer -- or to reclaim it -- there are a few things to keep in mind. Write regularly. Consistent daily writing will help you find your way...
I've seen a number of debates and blog posts and flow charts on the internet over the last few months about how to tell if you are a "real" writer or not. This is something people struggle a lot...
I've had three experiences lately that have triggered performance anxiety for me. Two assignments, where I've delivered a project to someone else, and one where I'm sharing my work with other people...