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First we revisit Jen's thoughts and tips about backstory. Some ideas on how you might get your story unstuck, out of the backstory trap. Then, for the bizwomen who listen (and those who are interested), Jen chats (and has a little rant) about the tendency to bag Social Media and how, as businesswomen, this can be a big mistake bc it denies how incredibly helpful social media can be in building a successful business. Try sticky-taping signs to shop windows and see how fast your business grows... ;-) Lots of juicy stuff in the episode. 'Something for everyone!' as it sometimes says on the tin... ► Jen & Girl and Duck: If you'd like to subscribe to my museletters, yay! Click here. For more girl&duck goodness, go here - GirlandDuck.com Jen's Life Coaching page can be found here Join Jen's creative writing community the Duck Pond Click here Follow Jen on Instagram:  @jenestorer https://www.instagram.com/jenestorer/ Subscribe to Jen's YouTube Channel - Click here Jen's Author website: https://jenstorer.com/ ► Free stuff Grab this freebie! A booklet containing the transcripts from Jen's, 'Hey Author' reels on Instagram. Full of tips and wisdom for writers at every level! https://www.jenstorerpresents.com/hey-author Free Mini Course: 5 Ways to Write a Book with Jen Storer https://www.jenstorerpresents.com/5-ways-to-write-a-book-with-jen-storer ► Buy Jen's creative writing book: See Me Jump: 20 things I've learned about writing books for children Buy the pdf: https://thegirlandduckshop.bigcartel.com/product/see-me-jump-pdf-edition Buy it at amazon.com (ebook and paperback book):  http://a.co/i3C6SLF Buy it at amazon.com.au (ebook): https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/064801990X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_aueBBbEHSX3WA

Let’s Support and Uplift YOU! Is this a new series? Who knows. But today’s episode could be called, What’s in Jen’s Head? Or something like that… Jen shares all the bits and pieces she’s thinking about including thoughts on the beautiful world of life coaching, the ever-evolving Duck Pond and what’s coming down the line, as well as the magic of finding people with shiny energy that will support and uplift you. This episode is a inspired, empowering and enthusiastic as hell. So, you know, buckle up! Includes anecdotes and storytelling. Of course! Lisa Corduff is here: https://lisacorduff.com/    ► Join Jen's creative writing community the Duck Pond here:  https://girlandduck.com/the-duck-pond/ ►Jen's Life Coaching page   ► Subscribe to Jen's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjolaxW2XqJRjq2PNZHxd2Q?sub_confirmation=1   ►Free Mini Course: 5 Ways to Write a Book with Jen Storer https://www.jenstorerpresents.com/5-ways-to-write-a-book-with-jen-storer ► Grab this freebie! A booklet containing the transcripts from Jen's, 'Hey Author' reels on Instagram. Full of tips and wisdom for writers at every level! https://www.jenstorerpresents.com/hey-author ► Follow Jen on Instagram:  @jenestorer https://www.instagram.com/jenestorer/   ► Jen's Author website: https://jenstorer.com/ ► Listen to the Girl & Duck Podcast here: https://girlandduck.com/podcast/   ► Buy Jen's creative writing book: See Me Jump: 20 things I've learned about writing books for children, paperback and kindle at amazon.com:  http://a.co/i3C6SLF ► Jen & Girl and Duck: If you'd like to subscribe to my museletters, yay! Click here. For more girl&duck goodness, go here - GirlandDuck.com Jen's Life Coaching page can be found here Join Jen's creative writing community the Duck Pond Click here Follow Jen on Instagram:  @jenestorer https://www.instagram.com/jenestorer/ Subscribe to Jen's YouTube Channel - Click here Jen's Author website: https://jenstorer.com/ ► Free stuff Grab this freebie! A booklet containing the transcripts from Jen's, 'Hey Author' reels on Instagram. Full of tips and wisdom for writers at every level! https://www.jenstorerpresents.com/hey-author  Free Mini Course: 5 Ways to Write a Book with Jen Storer https://www.jenstorerpresents.com/5-ways-to-write-a-book-with-jen-storer ► Buy Jen's creative writing book: See Me Jump: 20 things I've learned about writing books for children Buy the pdf: https://thegirlandduckshop.bigcartel.com/product/see-me-jump-pdf-edition Buy it at amazon.com (ebook and paperback book):  http://a.co/i3C6SLF Buy it at amazon.com.au (ebook): https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/064801990X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_aueBBbEHSX3WA

In all the years Jen has been teaching creative writing, the biggest thing she comes up against is mindset issues and limiting beliefs. The thoughts that keep authors doubting themselves, playing small and, in many cases, not even reaching the finishing line.  Authors second-guess their talents, overlook or underestimate their skills and constantly dismiss their ability to learn and grow and develop their talents.  In this episode, Jen dives into the world on limiting beliefs and suggests ways we can catch them in action and disempower them! Jen & Girl and Duck: If you'd like to subscribe to my museletters, yay! Click here. For more girl&duck goodness, go here - GirlandDuck.com Buy Jen's creative writing book: See Me Jump: 20 things I've learned about writing books for children Buy the pdf: https://thegirlandduckshop.bigcartel.com/product/see-me-jump-pdf-edition Buy it at amazon.com (ebook and paperback book):  http://a.co/i3C6SLF Buy it at amazon.com.au (ebook): https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/064801990X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_aueBBbEHSX3WA

The experience of trying to create when the opportunity presents can be frustrating when the Muse appears to have deserted you. In this episode of the Girl and Duck Podcast Jen explores four gentle ways in which you can remain connected to your Muse. Jen & Girl and Duck: If you'd like to subscribe to my museletters, yay! Click here. For more girl&duck goodness, go here - GirlandDuck.com Buy Jen's creative writing book: See Me Jump: 20 things I've learned about writing books for children Buy the pdf: https://thegirlandduckshop.bigcartel.com/product/see-me-jump-pdf-edition Buy it at amazon.com (ebook and paperback book):  http://a.co/i3C6SLF Buy it at amazon.com.au (ebook): https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/064801990X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_aueBBbEHSX3WA

The search for your purpose can be intimidating and frustrating. It can also send you on a wild goose chase. Jen discusses her own journey to a purpose filled life, and the different ways you can approach, discover or declare your purpose. Jen & Girl and Duck: If you'd like to subscribe to my museletters, yay! Click here. For more girl&duck goodness, go here - GirlandDuck.com Buy Jen's creative writing book: See Me Jump: 20 things I've learned about writing books for children Buy the pdf: https://thegirlandduckshop.bigcartel.com/product/see-me-jump-pdf-edition Buy it at amazon.com (ebook and paperback book):  http://a.co/i3C6SLF Buy it at amazon.com.au (ebook): https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/064801990X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_aueBBbEHSX3WA

Jess Racklyeft is a children’s book lover, draw-er and reader based in Melbourne, who also creates work for card companies, picture books, original paintings, prints and all types of different client projects. Jess loves watercolours, but is getting more and more into combining digital work and tinkers with oils, pencils and other bits and bobs she can get her mitts on. Her recent picture book, Iceberg, written by Clare Saxby, published by Allen and Unwin, won the CBCA Picture Book of the Year, 2022. In this gorgeous conversation, we discuss the trials and triumphs of making art, of making a living making art, and everything in between! There is so much gold and inspiration here for creatives working (and playing and experimenting) in every field! Jen & Girl and Duck: ►Join Jen's creative writing community here:  https://girlandduck.com/the-duck-pond/ ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjolaxW2XqJRjq2PNZHxd2Q?sub_confirmation=1  ►Follow Jen on Instagram:  @jenestorer https://www.instagram.com/jenestorer/  ►Listen to the Girl & Duck Podcast here: https://girlandduck.com/podcast/  ►Buy Jen's creative writing book: See Me Jump: 20 things I've learned about writing books for children: Buy it at amazon.com:  http://a.co/i3C6SLF Buy it at amazon.com.au: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/064801990X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_aueBBbEHSX3WA

Being visible brings with it all sorts of fun and high jinx. It's scary but not so scary that you shouldn't do it. In this episode, I talk about my experiment with Facebook ads and how that has lead me to thinking more deeply about voice—in creative writing, in our website copy and in our lives. Find Karly here > https://www.karlynimmo.com/ Jen & Girl and Duck: If you'd like to subscribe to my museletters, yay! Click here. For more girl&duck goodness, go here - GirlandDuck.com Buy Jen's creative writing book: See Me Jump: 20 things I've learned about writing books for children Buy the pdf: https://thegirlandduckshop.bigcartel.com/product/see-me-jump-pdf-edition Buy it at amazon.com (ebook and paperback book):  http://a.co/i3C6SLF  Buy it at amazon.com.au (ebook): https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/064801990X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_aueBBbEHSX3WA

Warm, frank and uplifting. That's what it's like to chat with delightful Australian children's author, Cate Whittle. Cate has led a colourful and at times peripatetic life—just like this conversation!   To find out more about Cate, the writing services she offers, and her beautiful books, please go here: https://www.catewhittlewrites.com/  Jen & Girl and Duck: ►Join Jen's creative writing community here:  https://girlandduck.com/the-duck-pond/ ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjolaxW2XqJRjq2PNZHxd2Q?sub_confirmation=1  ►Follow Jen on Instagram:  @jenestorer https://www.instagram.com/jenestorer/  ►Listen to the Girl & Duck Podcast here: https://girlandduck.com/podcast/  ►Buy Jen's creative writing book: See Me Jump: 20 things I've learned about writing books for children: Buy it at amazon.com:  http://a.co/i3C6SLF Buy it at amazon.com.au: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/064801990X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_aueBBbEHSX3WA

Thinking about big picture stuff, today. The nuances and demands of what it means to be an influencer, to follow influencers, to seek advice from 'strangers'.    This video was inspired by the remarkable Samantha Nolan-Smith at the School of Visibility.  You can find Samantha at the link below:   https://theschoolofvisibility.com/   Jen & Girl and Duck: If you'd like to subscribe to my museletters, yay! Click here. For more girl&duck goodness, go here - GirlandDuck.com Buy Jen's creative writing book:  See Me Jump: 20 things I've learned about writing books for children   Buy it at amazon.com:  http://a.co/i3C6SLF  Buy it at amazon.com.au: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/064801990X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_aueBBbEHSX3WA

In this episode Jen explores how to write endings, when to take breaks and how long?  Jen also illustrates her first picture book.  And other assorted chat. If you'd like to subscribe to my museletters, yay! Click here. For more girl&duck goodness, go here - GirlandDuck.com Book(s) mentioned: Stephen King On Writing 

Jen is talking to Caroline Magerl an award-winning and internationally distinguished illustrator, cartoonist and painter, who is now recognised as a unique and arresting presence. Her work spans from dark, enigmatic oil paintings, through incisive cartoons, to lively children’s book illustrations. She has been exhibited in a variety of galleries and art fairs and celebrated in numerous publications.   Caroline’s book illustrations are a compelling combination of a child’s innocence and experience placed within a richly imagined world. They are produced with unusual craftsmanship by the use of pen and ink line and cross hatching imposed over softly vibrant watercolour washes. From this, a distinct and pleasingly playful sense of surrealism has emerged. Caroline's latest book is Piano Fingers.   Caroline Magerl lives and works on the lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people.   ►Visit Caroline @ http://www.carolinemagerl.com/ Jen & Girl and Duck: ►Join Jen's creative writing community here:  https://girlandduck.com/the-duck-pond/  ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjolaxW2XqJRjq2PNZHxd2Q?sub_confirmation=1  ►Follow Jen on Instagram:  @jenestorer https://www.instagram.com/jenestorer/  ►Listen to the Girl & Duck Podcast here: https://girlandduck.com/podcast/  ►Buy Jen's creative writing book: See Me Jump: 20 things I've learned about writing books for children Buy it at amazon.com:  http://a.co/i3C6SLF  Buy it at amazon.com.au: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/064801990X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_aueBBbEHSX3WA

Three things you can put off when writing a novel. This will help you move your story forward and buy you more time later on to pay close attention to the nuances that really lift a story. Plus, some extra tips and insights from the writing life, including the art of giving picture books to unsuspecting adults! If you'd like to subscribe to my museletters, yay! Click here. For more girl&duck goodness, go here - GirlandDuck.com Books mentioned: Greeting from Sandy Beach, written and illustrated by Bob Graham A Lion in Paris, written and illustrated by Beatrice Alemagna Podcast mentioned: Karlosophies by Karly Nimmo

Jen is in conversation with Jen Campbell a Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning poet. She is the author of ten published books across non-fiction, poetry, short stories and children's books.  Jen specializes in the history of fairy tales, giving guest lectures at universities, museums and book festivals on this topic. Her video installation on the history of fairy tales is currently part of an exhibition at Suffolk University, Boston, MA. She runs a popular YouTube video series (60,000 viewers) where she talks about the history of fairy tales, reviews books and discusses the representation of disfigurement. http://www.jen-campbell.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/user/jenvcampbell If you'd like to subscribe to my museletters, yay! Click here. For more girl&duck goodness, go here - GirlandDuck.com

A great analogy I learned eons ago. The 'fish' will simplify and streamline the way you structure your writing so that readers will LOVE your work even more!  This episode also includes a little New Year frivolity.  Happy New Year, dear listener. Thank you so much for supporting this podcast, it means the world to me! Other podcasts mentioned: The Priestess Podcast with Julie Parker. If you'd like to subscribe to my museletters, yay! Click here. For more girl&duck goodness, go here - GirlandDuck.com

Decorating my house (and messing it up severely), taught me alot about creative writing. Let's chat, okay?! For more visit - GirlandDuck.com

Our dialogue needs to lively and straight to the point. ‘Narnia! It’s all in the wardrobe, just like I told you!’ So. Put down that teapot. And let’s talk about…dialogue. For more visit - GirlandDuck.com

Arrogance and selfishness are an essential, healthy and liberating part of an artist's psyche and ongoing success. Visit - GirlandDuck

When telling a story we need to be brave, in more ways than one. Here is how bravery will benefit your plot. Visit - GirlandDuck

When I wrote my first book I didn't realise that stories need structure.  Here is what happened...

When someone like Jackie French (Australian Children's Laureate for 2014/15, 2015 Senior Australian of the Year, historian, ecologist, dyslexic, and a passionate worker for literacy, the right of all children to be able to read, and the power of books) speaks I listen.  I also take notes loads and loads of notes. More about Jackie French Jackie's writing career spans 25 years, 148 wombats, over 140 books, 36 languages, 3,721 bush rats, and over 60 awards in Australia and overseas.  https://www.jackiefrench.com/