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Jena Schwartz
Fierce Encouragement for Writing + Life
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The Sound of Real Life Happening: Midsummer Edition

Are you someone who notices the clock at 11:11? I created a whole writing practice around this auspicious time of day (which also happens to be my birth time!). It’s called The Sound of Real Life Happening – and it consists of writing 11 things. That’s it. That’s the whole practice. And I’ll tell you something… it’s magic. This simple but powerful practice offers us a chance to start where we are and tune in to both our inner and outer landscapes. It offers just enough structure to hold us while also being wide open enough to welcome whatever happens.

Come practice writing “elevens” every day for 11 days – and see what happens when you slow down and take the time to really listen to the sound of your real life happening.

July 11-21, 2025

Ebb & Flow: A School Year of Writing Practice

Magical things emerge when we make time to sit down to write. Even more magical things happen when we get to share the benefits of our process in good company. And something deeply meaningful, something like true belonging, comes from doing these things with a group of people over time. This special group is a rare opportunity to e writing in community – and to feed and deepen your practice over time.

September 2025 to June 2026

 
 

“My work with Jena is a real gift. She has supported and affirmed me as a writer and as a person. I appreciate her mix of intelligence and compassion. Our work together has strengthened my writing practice immeasurably. ~ Joe Kadi