My magical friend @thebloggess has the ability to somehow make writers feel less alone and readers feel completely understood. She’s hilariously honest about the messy parts of writing, life, and being human, and somehow we all end up feeling a little saner because of it. Jenny is one of my all-time favorite guests to have on the podcast—and one of my favorite people to climb into bed with at night... in her pages, that is. 😉📚

In this excerpt from the pod (and #BeautifulWriterBook) Jenny goes on to share that she doesn’t exactly love the idea of her husband reading her books. His style of giving criticism can shut a sister down. (Maybe you know the feeling—I sometimes do.😉Those practical men in our lives are good for so many things, but not all. Lol) “It makes me feel like I never want to write again,” she said, laughing. Well, thankfully, that’s not the case. You’ve read her new book, yeah? OMG, I LOVE #HowtoBeOkayWhenNothingIsOkay. It’s brill—as is the audio version. 🏆🎧

Jenny, like me, relies on trusted beta readers who are honest, encouraging, and know how to help her improve. Since every book goes through many critiques, from your agent and editors… having people who speak your creative language makes all the difference.🫶

Write on! #JennyLawson #WritersofInstagram ...

The best pages rarely arrive when we’re trying to force them. They show up when we’re paying attention.

Lately, I’ve been listening to my dreams—both asleep and awake—and asking what wants to be written next.✨

On the page for sure, but also In my life.

We’re all writing the story of our lives every day, whether we’re holding a pen or not.

And sometimes a wide-open space and a quiet horizon can tell you more than a hundred productivity books ever could.

Every book, business, relationship, and adventure starts as a feeling before it becomes a plan.

Lately, I’ve been in awe watching my people publish and publish again. 🎉🎬

So many celebratory calls and texts.

@stevegrant_mailman hitting the NYT list! @jaclyngoldis out with her FORTH novel!
@daniellelaporte publishing #blessandrelease
@therosiewalsh publishing her best book yet.
@anesecavanaugh relaunching her #contagiousyou 🚀

And the manuscripts on my desk and on my desktop are mind-blowing! My clients are writing the most beautiful stories. Every day is magic.

My feelings these days are pointing me back toward writing, too. And podcasting again. I’m excited to see where it takes me.

And for having you with me on the ride. 🫶🐴

What are you working on over there? What are your dreams telling you? ✨✨✨ ...