HeyJaredPencil & Persistence
Pencil & Persistence is about writing through rejection, homeschooling through chaos, and choosing to keep going.
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Showing Up to the Page with Smita Bharti (opens the original)
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Hi Friends,Welcome to Showing Up to the Page, where I have conversations with creators about how they keep their work going in full, busy lives.I had a blast spending time with Smita Bharti! It was such a treat to chat with her, especially since we connected here on Substack. One of my favorite things about being here has been the friendships I’ve made, and I’ve loved getting to know Smita a little more and learning about her work.Smita did her PhD in Mechanical Engineering and taught Engineerin
Showing Up to the Page: Delia Ruiz (opens the original)
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Hola friends,If you’re new here, welcome! This is a space I created to celebrate how creators show up to their work in full, busy lives. I’ve always been fascinated by the how of it all. How do we keep creating when life is full? How do we make room for the stories we want to tell?I wanted to have honest conversations with other creators about that process, in hopes that it might bring insight into our own journeys.Today, I’m so happy to welcome Delia Ruiz to Showing Up to the Page! I’ve been fo
Showing Up to the Page with Jessica Milo (opens the original)
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Hi friends! ✨This special episode of Showing Up to the Page features my dear friend and longtime critique partner, Jessica Milo. I had such a wonderful time chatting with her about her writing journey and how she makes space for her work. I’m so excited to share more about Jessica and her debut picture book, My Pony Wonder. Jessica Milo is a middle school librarian and kidlit author who writes picture
From Contributor to Guest Editor ✨ (opens the original)
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Hello friends,I recently had the joy of guest editing Issue Fourteen: Traditions and Rituals for Little Thoughts Press. I can honestly say it has been one of the most meaningful experiences I’ve had as a writer.If you’re new to Little Thoughts Press, it’s a beautiful children’s literary magazine that celebrates the creativity of young writers and artists by sharing their stories, poems, and artwork with readers. There is something so special about seeing creativ
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