by jlouden | Jan 10, 2017 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Video
I’ve been interested in story making from a lot of different perspectives for a really long time. In this video I share my take on story and how the one you tell yourself about your most important work can either move you closer to or draw you further away from...
by jlouden | Jul 27, 2016 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
On a recent Brain Trust call (the mastermind group I’ve been part of for 9+ years), Eric said something about his habit of forgetting what he had created: “While I’m in the midst of creating, I’m so joyful – even when it’s tough going – and I feel...
by jlouden | Jul 13, 2016 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
As you are no doubt painfully aware, the last week was a horrific one in the U.S., and the weeks and months before that: for the LGBT community, for Muslims celebrating Ramadan, for travelers in Turkey, for the new country of South Sudan… and the list goes on. So much...
by jlouden | Jun 29, 2016 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
There are several subjects within the huge realm of writing that I’m obsessed with: Structure – how to arrange your thoughts and ideas in a way that makes sense to the reader, creates meaning, and helps you get stuff done; Showing Your Mistakes –...
by jlouden | Jun 1, 2016 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
I’m creating a self-guided writing retreat for you about Finding your Voice by Writing your Story. (Audio, e-book, and special extras: fingers crossed we release it on June 15th.) A suggestion I make in the retreat is to read an exercise aloud to another person. When...
by jlouden | May 25, 2016 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort, Retreats
I’ve just led one of my annual Taos writing retreats. I’m flush with gratitude for the courage of women who create and for the sanctity of retreat space that fosters such alchemy. And I’m grateful for Marianne Elliott for being with me in this adventure! One of the...
