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Want to start listening to Writing with the Moon from the beginning? Start here.
In this series, I'm reading my entire book, Writing with the Moon, for free. In this episode, I continue with PART TWO: SCORPIO.
When to listen to this section:
At the start of Scorpio season: October 23 - November 21
During a Scorpio moon
Then, navigate using timestamps below to the current moon phase: new, waxing, full, or waning
Discover:
Scorpio overview: dates, symbol, meaning, energy, planets, house, gems, colors, essential oils
Body, Mind, Spirit suggestions for Scorpio
High and Low Vibe Scorpio expressions
Writing with Scorpio energy
Suggested actions and prompts for the new, waxing, full, and waning moons
LinksGrab the book: https://theintuitivewritingschool.com/writing-with-the-moon
Tired of writing alone? Click here.
Look for the next sections coming each Monday and Thursday.
Timestamps00:00 Welcome to Writing with the Moon — free audiobook version
00:16 Scorpio Basics and Symbols
02:52 Mantras, Keywords, and Content Inspiration
08:40 High Vibe vs Low Vibe Scorpio
09:29 Nourishing Body, Mind, Spirit
10:29 New Moon Action & Prompts
12:03 Waxing Moon Action & Prompts
13:43 Full Moon Action & Prompts
16:15 Waning Moon Action & Prompts
18:51 Wrap Up and Where to Buy the Book
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Want to start listening to Writing with the Moon from the beginning? Start here.
In this series, I'm reading my entire book, Writing with the Moon, for free. In this episode, I continue with PART TWO: LIBRA.
When to listen to this section:
At the start of Libra season: September 23 - October 22
During a Libra moon
Then, navigate using timestamps below to the current moon phase: new, waxing, full, or waning
Discover:
Libra overview: dates, symbol, meaning, energy, planets, house, gems, colors, essential oils
Body, Mind, Spirit suggestions for Libra
High and Low Vibe Libra expressions
Writing with Libra energy
Suggested actions and prompts for the new, waxing, full, and waning moons
LinksGrab the book: https://theintuitivewritingschool.com/writing-with-the-moon
Tired of writing alone? Click here.
Look for the next sections coming each Monday and Thursday.
Timestamps00:00 Welcome to Writing with the Moon — free audiobook version
00:11 Libra Basics and Symbols
03:50 Libra Support for Writing
05:23 High Vibe vs Low Vibe Lubra
06:26 Nourish Body, Mind, Spirit
07:01 New Moon Actions & Prompts
08:32 Waxing Actions & Prompts
10:05 Full Moon Actions & Prompts
11:30 Waning Moon Actions & Prompts
13:59 Wrap Up and Where to Buy the Book
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Want to start listening to Writing with the Moon from the beginning? Start here.
In this series, I'm reading my entire book, Writing with the Moon, for free. In this episode, I continue with PART TWO: VIRGO.
When to listen to this section:
At the start of Virgo season: August 23 - September 22
During a Virgo moon
Then, navigate using timestamps below to the current moon phase: new, waxing, full, or waning
Discover:
Virgo overview: dates, symbol, meaning, energy, planets, house, gems, colors, essential oils
Body, Mind, Spirit suggestions for Virgo
High and Low Vibe Virgo expressions
Writing with Virgo energy
Suggested actions and prompts for the new, waxing, full, and waning moons
LinksGrab the book: https://theintuitivewritingschool.com/writing-with-the-moon
Tired of writing alone? Click here.
Look for the next sections coming each Monday and Thursday.
Timestamps00:00 Welcome to Writing with the Moon — free audiobook version
00:16 Virgo Basics
02:51 Virgo Content Themes
04:26 Writing With Virgo
06:05 High and Low-Vibe Virgo
06:40 Nourish Body, Mind, Spirit
07:53 New Moon Actions & Prompts
09:24 Waxing Moon Actions & Prompts
11:05 Full Moon Actions & Prompts
12:39 Waning Moon Actions & Prompts
14:37 Wrap Up and Where to Buy the Book
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Want to start listening to Writing with the Moon from the beginning? Start here.
In this series, I'm reading my entire book, Writing with the Moon, for free. In this episode, I continue with PART TWO: LEO.
When to listen to this section:
At the start of Leo season: July 23 - August 22
During a Leo moon
Then, navigate using timestamps below to the current moon phase: new, waxing, full, or waning
Discover:
Leo overview: dates, symbol, meaning, energy, planets, house, gems, colors, essential oils
Body, Mind, Spirit suggestions for Leo
High and Low Vibe Leo expressions
Writing with Leo energy
Suggested actions and prompts for the new, waxing, full, and waning moons
LinksGrab the book: https://theintuitivewritingschool.com/writing-with-the-moon
Tired of writing alone? Click here.
Look for the next sections coming each Monday and Thursday.
Timestamps00:00 Welcome to Writing with the Moon — free audiobook version
00:25 Leo Sign Basics
01:28 Leo Symbols and Vibes
02:54 Mantras, Keywords, and Content Inspiration
04:44 Writing with Leo
07:26 High Vibe vs Low Vibe Leo
08:13 Nourish Body, Mind, Spirit
08:45 New Moon Actions & Prompts
10:32 Waxing Moon Actions & Prompts
12:33 Full Moon Actions & Prompts
14:31 Waning Moon Actions & Prompts
16:02 Wrap Up and Where to Buy the Book
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Want to start listening to Writing with the Moon from the beginning? Start here.
In this series, I'm reading my entire book, Writing with the Moon, for free. In this episode, I continue with PART TWO: CANCER.
When to listen to this section:
At the start of Cancer season: June 21 - July 22
During a Cancer moon
Then, navigate using timestamps below to the current moon phase: new, waxing, full, or waning
Discover:
Cancer overview: dates, symbol, meaning, energy, planets, house, gems, colors, essential oils
Body, Mind, Spirit suggestions for Cancer
High and Low Vibe Cancer expressions
Writing with Cancer energy
Suggested actions and prompts for the new, waxing, full, and waning moons
LinksGrab the book: https://theintuitivewritingschool.com/writing-with-the-moon
Tired of writing alone? Click here.
Look for the next sections coming each Monday and Thursday.
Timestamps00:00 Welcome to Writing with the Moon — free audiobook version
00:15 Cancer Sign Basics
01:01 Moon and Fourth House
01:51 Stones, Colors, Scents
04:37 Content Inspiration Ideas
05:26 Writing Like Cancer
07:31 High Vibe & Low Vibe Cancer
08:21 Nourish Body, Mind, Spirit
09:09 New Moon Actions & Prompts
10:35 Waxing Moon Actions & Prompts
12:25 Full Moon Actions & Prompts
14:12 Waning Moon Actions & Prompts
15:36 Wrap Up and Where to Buy the Book
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Want to start listening to Writing with the Moon from the beginning? Start here.
In this series, I'm reading my entire book, Writing with the Moon, for free. In this episode, I continue with PART TWO: GEMINI.
When to listen to this section:
At the start of Gemini season: May 21 - June 20
During a Gemini moon
Then, navigate using timestamps below to the current moon phase: new, waxing, full, or waning
Discover:
Gemini overview: dates, symbol, meaning, energy, planets, house, gems, colors, essential oils
Body, Mind, Spirit suggestions for Gemini
High and Low Vibe Gemini expressions
Writing with Gemini energy
Suggested actions and prompts for the new, waxing, full, and waning moons
LinksGrab the book: https://theintuitivewritingschool.com/writing-with-the-moon
Tired of writing alone? Click here.
Look for the next sections coming each Monday and Thursday.
Timestamps00:00 Welcome to Writing with the Moon — free audiobook version
00:16 Gemini Sign Basics
00:27 Gemini Symbols and Traits
03:13 Keywords and Inspiration
04:59 Writing with Gemini Moon
07:21 Nourish Body, Mind, Spirit
08:11 New Moon Actions & Prompts
09:58 Waxing Moon Actions & Prompts
12:07 Full Moon Actions & Prompts
13:37 Waning Moon Actions & Prompts
15:34 Wrap Up and Where to Buy the Book
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Want to start listening to Writing with the Moon from the beginning? Start here.
In this series, I'm reading my entire book, Writing with the Moon, for free. In this episode, I continue with PART TWO: TAURUS.
When to listen to this section:
At the start of Taurus season: April 20 - May 20
During a Taurus moon
Then, navigate using timestamps below to the current moon phase: new, waxing, full, or waning
Discover:
Taurus overview: dates, symbol, meaning, energy, planets, house, gems, colors, essential oils
Body, Mind, Spirit suggestions for Taurus
High and Low Vibe Taurus expressions
Writing with Taurus energy
Suggested actions and prompts for the new, waxing, full, and waning moons
LinksGrab the book: https://theintuitivewritingschool.com/writing-with-the-moon
Tired of writing alone? Click here.
Look for the next sections coming each Monday and Thursday.
Timestamps00:26 Taurus Basics
01:32 Symbols and Sensory Tools
03:01 Keywords and Inspiration
05:00 Writing With Taurus Energy
06:36 High and Low Vibe Taurus
07:43 Nourish Body Mind Spirit
08:40 New Moon Actions & Prompts
10:05 Waxing Moon Actions & Prompts
11:52 Full Moon Actions & Prompts
13:52 Waning Moon Actions & Prompts
15:33 Wrap Up
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Want to start listening to Writing with the Moon from the beginning? Start here.
In this series, I'm reading my entire book, Writing with the Moon, for free. In this episode, I begin with PART TWO: ARIES.
When to listen to this section:
At the start of Aries season: March 21 - April 19
During an Aries moon
Then, navigate using timestamps below to the current moon phase: new, waxing, full, or waning
Discover:
Aries overview: dates, symbol, meaning, energy, planets, house, gems, colors, essential oils Body, Mind, Spirit suggestions for Aries High and Low Vibe Aries expressions Writing with Aries energy Suggested actions and prompts for the new, waxing, full, and waning moons LinksGrab the book: https://theintuitivewritingschool.com/writing-with-the-moon
Tired of writing alone? Click here.
Look for the next sections coming each Monday and Thursday.
Timestamps00:00 Aries Overview
00:14 Symbols and Traits
01:59 Colors, Scents, Mantras
03:15 Keywords and Content Inspiration
05:07 Writing Like Aries
07:30 High vs Low Vibe
08:13 Body, Mind, & Spirit
08:55 New Moon Actions & Prompts
10:52 Waxing Moon Actions & Prompts
12:38 Full Moon Actions & Prompts
14:42 Waning Moon Actions & Prompts
16:28 Wrap Up
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Want to start listening to Writing with the Moon from the beginning? Start here.
In this series, I'm reading my entire book, Writing with the Moon, for free. In this episode, I continue with PART ONE, INTRODUCTION.
Discover:
How to Choose What to Write Busting Excuses on Why You're Not Writing How to Use Suggested Actions and Writing Prompts Adding Journaling to Your Daily Writing Practice How to Use This Book Intuitive Writing and Editing A Few Final Words Before You Jump InGrab the book: https://theintuitivewritingschool.com/writing-with-the-moon
Tired of writing alone? Click here.
Look for the next sections coming each Monday and Thursday.
Timestamps00:00 Welcome
00:11 Choosing What to Write
08:40 A Love Note on Excuses
11:03 How to Use Suggested Actions and Writing Prompts
14:36 Adding Journaling to Your Daily Writing Practice
16:23 How to Use This Book
27:04 Intuitive Writing and Editing
30:41 A Few Final Words Before You Jump In
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Vera Milan Gervais: Trading Defective Labels for Your Soul-Wordz
I was so excited to welcome Vera Milan Gervais, author of The Wordz We Wear: How to Show Up with Confidence and Create Your Best Life. Vera and I dove deep into her writing journey, starting with her childhood memories of hiding in books.
Vera's book explores the powerful concept that words are labels—much like clothing—and that they actually affect how we show up—including our Actions, Behaviors, and Choices (she calls these the ABCs).
It's amazing how simply changing just one word can transform your identity, as she did when she claimed the powerful label of "adventurous introvert".
She opened up about her writing process, including how she had to step away from justifying her book with medical research and instead lean into emotion and storytelling. She calls her writing process a "patchwork quilt" that came together through interviews with 33 women.
We also touched on the unique container she created for writing: dedicating five-hour blocks on Saturday and Sunday mornings while her husband plays golf—making her a proud "golf writer."
I hope you enjoy this exploration of personal growth, the importance of practice over perfection, and the continuous process of becoming your best self.
Key Takeaways:Identity isn't fixed. Embrace the continuous cycle of "be, believe, become," where you embody who you're capable of becoming and leading to the next level of your identity.
Words are labels that define and confine you, just like clothes. Changing a single word (like Vera did, from "introvert" to "adventurous introvert") can change how you show up in the world.
Success is an emotion for women. Most women describe success using words like "freedom," "flexibility," or "joy," rather than traditional markers like money or power.
Confidence is an intentional practice. Choose to do difficult things to continually learn how and build confidence for the future.
Trust your instincts over research. When writing her book, Vera realized she was hiding what she wanted to say in research and had to let go of 75% of her initial draft to trust her own emotional truth.
Create a large, dedicated container for writing. Even if you're not writing the entire time, having a five-hour block of "activation time" allows for research, pondering, drawing, and moving Post-it notes.
Timestamps:00:00 Meet Vera
00:51 Books and Hiding
03:31 Writer Dreams Detoured
06:37 The Spark Behind Wordz
09:47 Defective Label Shift
15:02 Themes From 33 Women
17:50 Writing the Book
24:35 Weekend Golf Writer
29:34 Coauthoring and Substack Writing
33:47 TED Talk Insights
36:07 Next Books
37:01 Tea Writing Ritual
Links from today's episode:Vera Milan Gervais's Book: The Wordz We Wear: How to Show Up with Confidence and Create Your Best Life
Explore Vera's website, connect with her on LinkedIn, and read on Substack
Meet Vera Milan Gervais:Vera Milan Gervais [My-lan Jer-vay] is a keynote and TEDx speaker, author, award-winning businesswoman and success mentor who helps women develop confidence. Her Wordz We Wear® programs inspire women to challenge limiting labels and embrace their innate talents and leadership skills.
She's an adventurous introvert who has jumped from a helicopter into the ocean, faced a Python on safari, built businesses with her husband, and explored all seven continents – despite a birth defect, multiple surgeries, and chronic pain.
An entrepreneur with over 30 years of business experience, Vera has been named a Woman of Distinction and twice nominated as a Woman of Influence. She's a proud mother of two who lives near the ocean in New Brunswick, Canada, with her husband Marcel and 100 pairs of earrings.
Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:The Intuitive Writing Studio
Private Coaching & Writing Support
Substack: Energy-First Writing
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Years ago, when I heard Alex Hormozi read his entire book on his podcast, The Game, for free. I thought it was brilliant and knew I'd do it for my next book.
Why aren't more authors doing this? So I'm doing it.
In this episode, I begin reading Writing with the Moon aloud — in full, for free — starting with PART ONE, INTRODUCTION.
I cover:
Why I wrote this book, including the declaration that felt like a confession
Using Astrology as a Writing Tool
The Sun (Yang) and the Moon (Yin)
How to Use the Moon as a Gentle Architecture to Find Your Unique Writing Rhythm
Welcome to How Women Write, hosted by author, writing mentor, and founder of The Intuitive Writing School, Jacqueline Fisch. On this podcast, you'll hear how to find your writing voice, write with your natural rhythm, and use your words to grow your business and leave your mark.
Grab the book: https://theintuitivewritingschool.com/writing-with-the-moon
Tired of writing alone? Click here.
Timestamps00:00 Welcome
01:40 Introduction: A Writer Not Writing
04:15 Surrender and Finding Flow
05:55 Discovering Moon Alignment
07:50 Astrology as a Writing Tool
09:40 Faith and Celestial Wisdom
13:20 Sun and Moon Energies
20:18 How to Use the Moon as a Gentle Architecture to Find Your Unique Writing Rhythm
21:51 Moon Phase Overview
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Rose Hurst on Memoir Writing, Self-Publishing, and Overcoming Overeating
I absolutely loved this conversation with Rose Hurst, author of the new memoir, I Ate Everything But the Napkins: How I Overcame Overeating. Rose's story is truly a testament to the idea that the path you think you're on might not be the one that leads to your most meaningful work.
Rose and I dove into the incredible story behind her 2026-released memoir, which spans her life from a sheltered upbringing on a farm in Canada to working in the Arctic, and then an unexpected journey to Australia, where her overeating began. She shares how she accidentally discovered the root cause of her compulsion: the fear and anxiety of being so far from home. It's a powerful conversation about finding your way back to your native country, your native self, and healing through writing.
Rose also walks us through the challenges of moving from freelance magazine writing to publishing a full-length book, including why she chose self-publishing—and the endless, unexpected tweaks involved in the process. We discuss the criticism that nearly made her quit (and did, for over a year!), the sheer vulnerability of sharing your deepest life memories, and why sometimes you just have to let your imperfect work go.
Key Takeaways:Rose accidentally started her memoir while taking a writing course in 2020, proving you don't always need a grand plan to begin your most important work.
The memoir covers Rose's adventurous, non-linear life, including working in the Arctic and meeting her first love, who she met while working at a bank in Yellowknife, and how she overcame overeating.
Another writer told Rose she should cut her memoir by a third, a devastating criticism that led her to put the draft away for over a year.
Rose's favorite writing ritual involves doing her diary from the day before, followed by "Future Scripting," which she says has been better than antidepressants.
Book marketing advice: If you're sick of hearing yourself talk about your book, say it three more times, because not everyone is hearing your message.
Rose's advice for memoirists is to be prepared for the vulnerability of reliving your memories and to understand that you don't have to publish it—you can write it purely for yourself.
Timestamps00:00 Meet Rose and Her Memoir
00:57 The Memoir Class
02:01 Yellowknife Arctic Adventures
04:52 On Overeating
06:06 Why Australia Triggered Food
08:23 Daily Writing Habits
09:15 Self Publishing Choices
12:30 Endless Book Production Tweaks
17:03 Short Form Writing Adventures
18:19 A 50 Word Story
19:20 Book Marketing Marathons
21:48 Substack as Fuel
22:45 Letting The Book Go
24:42 How Rose Celebrates
26:30 Memoir Vulnerability Advice
33:31 Finishing And Farewell
Links from today's episode:Rose Hurst's book: I ATE EVERYTHING BUT THE NAPKINS: HOW I OVERCAME OVEREATING: A Story of Adventure, Lost Love, and the Consequences
Rose Hurst's Substack: Memoirist in the Museum
Connect with Jacqueline Fisch: The Intuitive Writing Studio Private Coaching & Writing Support Substack: Energy-First Writing LinkedIn Instagram -
Behind the Scenes of My Intentional Book Release Week
My fourth book, Writing With the Moon: Daily Practices to Unlock Your Voice, Write with Flow, and Align With the Power of Astrology, is officially out in the world, and I'm taking you behind the scenes of my release week.
I intentionally refer to this as a book "release" — or a "book birth day" — rather than a "launch." A launch feels like carelessly hurling something out, but a release is intentional, like an exhale.
I kept my release day intentionally light and spacious. It started like a regular Tuesday with a trip to the gym, where I was reminded that just showing up (to exercise or to write) can lead to unexpected flow and surprising results. I sat with my book and oatmeal in the sun and realized I hadn't done any journaling specific to the release, so I quickly wrote about my biggest vision for the book. I cleared my to-do list during a Co-Writing & Chill session with studio members, then celebrated with a relaxing pedicure, veggie sushi, and funny TV with my family.
This book felt light and easy to write because I had lived the material for five years and tested it with my clients and community over two years, allowing it to unfold rather than forcing the process. I know writing a book does not have to be a struggle.
If you've already ordered the book, thank you! And if you have the book, an Amazon review would be wonderful — early purchases and reviews really help a self-published author like me with visibility and rankings.
Key Takeaways:Choose the energy for your book release day intentionally — you're nurturing sacred work over time, not forcing a high-pressure launch.
Get out of your own way and show up to write because, once you start moving, the words often pour out … sometimes in surprising ways.
Journaling about your biggest vision for your book is a crucial step for aligning your energy with your work.
Writing a book doesn't have to be a struggle — the process can unfold while feeling light and easy.
Support a self-published author by ordering early and leaving an Amazon review, which is vital for visibility and ranking ;)
Links From Today's Episode:Order Writing with the Moon and get the Bonus Bundle
Writing with the Moon on Amazon
Join The Intuitive Writing Studio to live the book
Timestamps00:00 Book Release Behind-The-Scenes
00:40 Release Not Launch
01:22 Books are Like Babies
02:25 A Low-Key Release Day
02:38 Gym Lesson On Showing Up at the Page
03:43 Future State Journaling
05:04 Release Day To-Do Sprint
06:29 A Cozy Celebration
08:37 Why This Book Felt Easy
10:13 Bonuses Reviews And Thanks
Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:The Intuitive Whttps://theintuitivewritingschool.com/community
Private Coaching & Writing Support
Substack: Energy-First Writing
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How I Wrote and Self-Published Writing with the Moon
My fourth book, Writing with the Moon, is launching, and I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes peek into the real process. Self-publishing is a lot like owning a business — you plan what you can, and then you let the rest go. This project was a slow-writing one, but not in a draining way.
Writing with the Moon documented not just a writing process, but a process for living — moving through the world by following the moon and my energy.
I started writing in March 2024 on the first day of Aries season, the real New Year's Day. The process came together quickly: I worked on one sign at a time as the moon traveled through it, drafting from the new moon to the full moon, often in 30-60-minute slices. I kept the writing clean by tuning out research and other astrologers' voices — I wanted it to be truly mine.
After the initial draft, I tested the material daily with my writing community, the Intuitive Writing Studio, through daily voice memos and monthly live workshops.
Writing this book was easy and fun, which proved to me the difference that working with my body's energy makes, a major personal growth shift since I drafted Unfussy Life nearly 10 years ago.
Publishing involves many moving pieces, like hiring an editor, a proofreader, and a cover designer, and getting physical proofs — all totally worth the time.
I can't wait to hear how you use this book and what it inspires you to write.
Key TakeawaysWriting with your energy and unique rhythm creates a much easier, more joyful process compared to pushing through burnout.
The book was drafted by writing about each of the 12 zodiac signs as the moon traveled through them.
To keep your work "clean," intentionally tune out outside voices and research during the initial, quick, surrendered first draft.
Self-publishing requires aligning many pieces — editors, cover designers, and physical proofs — and can be prone to minor tech issues — roll with them.
Strategically choosing an astrological launch date — and how I landed on a Tuesday during the waxing moon to use the moon's light as a "spotlight" to support the project's growth.
Links From Today's Episode:Join The Intuitive Writing Studio to live the book
Order the Writing with the Moon & get the bonus bundle
Timestamps00:00 Book Launch Peek
01:36 Moon Guided Writing
03:03 Drafting Without Noise
04:19 Testing With Community
06:50 Self-Publishing On Amazon
09:19 Launch Month Surprises
11:28 Astrological Release Timing
14:56 Next Book Tease
16:19 Book Bonuses And How To Claim
18:08 Final Send Off
Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:The Intuitive Writing Studio
Private Coaching & Writing Support
Substack: Energy-First Writing
LinkedIn
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Finding Your Authentic Voice in the Age of AI
AI isn't going anywhere. It's here. And if you haven't embraced it yet, it could be time. BUT … there's a way to do it without losing yourself or selling your soul.
I've been thinking a lot about the push for "realness" in an AI world and what it actually means for us as writers and creators. Many people are stuck in the duality thinking, the either-or, where you're either all-in on AI, or all-out.
But AI is a tool, and the key is learning to use it to support and tap into your authentic voice.
For me, that means leaning into speaking my rambling thoughts using a talk-to-text app, getting the transcription, and then using a tool like Claude to summarize, organize, and streamline the text. The words and energy are still mine; I'm not asking AI to write a post from scratch. (I shared a behind-the-scenes video of me actually talking out a Substack essay the other day for Studio members).
Some somewhat troubling examples of how some business owners are using AI popped up the other week — recording every word they say all day to train their tool, using ChatGPT to "add warmth" to naturally direct communication, and relying on AI to filter hundreds of newsletters they've subscribed to.
Much of this behavior leads to a performance, not realness, and creates a whiplash experience when you meet the person in real life. True authenticity is about being the same person in your writing, speaking, and in person.
Being real is more about subtraction — unlearning old conditioning from family, school, or corporate life — than addition. The goal is to show up with your true essence in all contexts, even if your first draft is a messy voice memo.
Takeaways:AI as a tool, not a ghostwriter: Use AI (like Claude) to organize and streamline your transcribed thoughts, not to generate your first draft.
Be aware of performing: Constant "warming up" your communication for the sake of presentation undermines your authentic self and creates a disconnect with your audience.
The power of speaking without a filter: Recording your rambling thoughts captures your genuine energy and allows you to move while creating, leading to faster writing. Treat it like a surrendered first draft (SFD).
Authenticity is subtraction: Being real is a process of unlearning conditioning and peeling away layers and expectations.
Embrace the authentic draft: Instead of starting with a structure or outline, capture fragments and let them be messy, knowing you'll edit later.
Links From Today's Episode:My weekly Substack email
My free workshop: Writing with the Moon
Pre-order the Writing with the Moon e-book
Writing with the Moon paperback (available May 19th)
Timestamps00:00 Realness in an AI World
00:47 Getting Out of Your Head
01:39 Using AI Without Losing Your Voice
03:37 When AI is Too Much
06:34 Why Authenticity Matters Everywhere
08:52 Craving More Realness
09:48 Unlearning and Subtraction
10:59 Free Moon Writing Workshop
Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:The Intuitive Writing Studio
Private Coaching & Writing Support
Substack: Energy-First Writing
LinkedIn
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Write Emails That People Actually Want to Open with Business & Life Coach Kelsey Murphy
I am so excited to finally have Kelsey Murphy on the How Women Write podcast! We've been on each other's shows, and I've been a huge fan of her work for years. She's a business and life coach for Fortune 500 companies and has worked alongside some big-name female entrepreneurs.
What I love most about Kelsey is her radically honest, down-to-earth approach to writing and business — especially in her emails. They are never noisy — they're always refreshing. Even when she's selling something.
In this conversation, Kelsey and I dive into:
How she shifted from a high-pressure advertising role to coaching, recognizing her own resistance to reclaiming her creative voice.
How she learned to embrace writing as a lifelong journey.
The importance of separating different buckets of writing — sales, personal, and business so that she could protect the therapeutic joy she has for writing.
The powerful, simple formula she uses for her storytelling in her emails: What happened? What did I learn? What do I urge you to do?.
How to apply the "One-Person Rule" by writing every email to one specific, ideal client (like her client Ally), which is key to making readers feel seen and heard.
Kelsey's stance on building a seven-figure business without relying on social media for sales.
How "writer's block" can often be solved with journaling, like writing a letter from your 80-year-old self, to check your beliefs and direction.
Kelsey's energy, honesty, and wisdom are contagious. You'll be inspired to check in with your own writing practice and discover what's truly lighting you up.
Links From Today's Episode:Kelsey Murphy's Website
Whiskey & Work Podcast
Jacq's appearances on the Whiskey & Work podcast:
How To Write & Find Flow
Quitting Her 9-5, Starting A Failed Blog & Succeeding In A Copywriting Business She Loves
Book: On Writing by Stephen King
Timestamps
This is an affiliate link. If you click and make a purchase, I might earn a small commission.00:00 Meet Kelsey Murphy
02:29 Early Life and Creativity
06:36 Advertising Career
08:13 Leaving the Advertising World for Coaching
13:38 Writing as a Business Skill
16:29 Journaling and Confidence
20:27 No Social Media Needed
22:11 Email Magic Begins
22:33 Learning to Write Well
24:47 Storytelling That Connects
25:22 Writing To One Person
29:57 No Schedule Just Seasons
33:27 Full Body Yes Momentum
36:25 Book Ideas Without Pressure
37:43 The Why Behind her Podcast
39:32 A Retreat That Changed Everything
41:21 Coffee Ritual And Email Vibe
43:17 Thanks And Wrap Up
Meet Kelsey Murphy:Kelsey Murphy is a Business & Life Coach for Fortune 500 companies like Facebook and Twitter, working with entrepreneurs like Marie Forleo, Cathy Heller, & Celebrity Nutritionist Kelly Leveque. Kelsey is a master at helping coaches create highly successful businesses. She takes the big-hearted humans & builds lucrative businesses for them that end up impacting millions.
Previously, Kelsey was the Advertising Director for Nintendo, GoPro, and Elizabeth Arden, and she's been featured in outlets like Forbes, Business Insider, and the Huffington Post. She's a firm believer that each person holds a passion and a viewpoint uniquely their own, and through her coaching and workshops, she equips people with a toolbox of actionable strategies to create the life they envision.
Additionally, she hosts a top-ranked podcast called Whiskey & Work, where she shares refreshingly honest insights on navigating the waters of work, life, and family. Kelsey addresses issues like relationships, dreams, motivation, starting a business, morning routines, and living a life you're proud of. She's a champion for acting brave, embracing your imperfections, and not taking life too seriously.
Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:The Intuitive Writing Studio
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Why Traditional Writing Advice Fails in the Age of Information Overload
I'm so happy to be back talking with you after missing a week. My voice decided to take a break right as Uranus moved into Gemini for the next seven years — a transit that rules communication. And instead of fighting it, I saw it as an energetic upgrade. Now my voice is back and stronger than ever.
With all this fast-moving energy, AI-generated content everywhere, and the media cycle is getting louder, faster, and more confusing, traditional writing advice is dying.
The old way of writing … working within a linear train of thought, long stretches of focus, a meticulous outline, and the ability to write for hours, isn't going to cut it.
The challenge is no longer about writing faster or harder — it's about staying connected to your body and soul while you think.
The writers who will thrive in this next era are not the most productive or the best at AI prompting — they're the most anchored.
When your nervous system is overwhelmed, everything feels urgent and fuzzy, and your voice gets buried. We're writing differently over here.
Discover:
Why the biggest challenge right now isn't writing, but staying connected to yourself, your body, and your soul while you think
Why forcing yourself to write more, faster, or using AI to write in your voice won't help
Five ways to write and think differently in the age of Uranus in Gemini
How to recognize the difference between regulated writing (intentional, calm, flowing) and reactive writing (rushing, restlessness, urgent, shallow breathing)
Why making time for quiet and stillness when nothing seems to be happening on the page is your edge right now
Timestamps00:00 Welcome Back (and my voice energetic upgrade)
00:39 Uranus Entering Gemini — a 7-Year Shift
01:38 GenAI and Writing Speed
03:38 Why Grounding Matters Now
05:36 Anchored Writers Thrive
08:11 Write Differently in This Era
09:21 Five Simple Practices for Clarity
13:22 Regulated vs Reactive Writing
15:03 Next Episode and Book Release
Links from today's episode:Join the Intuitive Writing Studio (to access the full "Writing at the Speed of Thought" workshop recording)
Sign up for Substack to be the first to know when my new book, Writing With the Moon is available and to get all the book release goodies and details about a free workshop I'm hosting
Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:The Intuitive Writing Studio
Private Coaching & Writing Support
Substack: Energy-First Writing
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Stop Settling for Mediocrity and Start Writing Your Savage Story
I met Robyn a few years ago, and her story — as she calls it — is one of hurricanes and tornadoes that you have to hear. After building a 30-year career in the fitness industry, coaching, and mindset transformation, Robyn realized that her entire life of adversity and survival was meant to be written. Like, non-negotiable, no other choice.
Robyn is a writer, speaker, developmental editor, and story architect. We dive into the key moment that launched her writing career — a coach's simple advice to "write A book, not THE book."
This was the spark that led Robyn to draft The Machete Mentality in a single week.
You'll hear about how Robyn rarely writes sitting down, how she's busted the myths of daily writing routines, and hear her super smart trick to never ignore your drafts again.
Most of all, you'll appreciate Robyn's ultimate piece of advice for writers: you must write the savage story. The part that's between you and God — you know, the parts you don't want to say out loud. That's exactly what she did, so it could stop owning her.
Key Takeaways:Write a Book, Not THE Book — this simple reframe helps writers sink into the honest, imperfect writing that needs to be done.
"Obey the Obsession" Inside — when you've got multiple writing projects going on, the one you should work on has to do with the idea that won't leave you alone.
Acknowledge ALL the Work — Everything you do as a writer takes energy — brainstorming, research, creative downloads are all work, so give yourself credit for these mental efforts.
Writing Changes You — writing a book can be the catalyst that allows you to leave an old identity behind and fully step into a new role as an author, speaker, or whatever you choose.
The Savage Story is Freedom — to free yourself from your past, you MUST write the part of your story that scares you most.
Timestamps00:00 Meet Robyn Tanner
09:54 Machete Mentality Origin
13:01 Write a Book, Not The Book
16:17 Managing Multiple Book Projects
22:35 Choosing the Next Book
24:08 AI and Authentic Voice
26:59 Writing While Moving
31:54 Writing Without Deadlines
35:18 Balancing Pushing And Resting
38:32 All the Creative Work Counts
40:38 Machete Mentality Drive
46:03 Write The Savage Truth
50:45 Closing And Call To Action
Links from today's episode:Robyn on Instagram: @writer_robynlynn
THE EDIT, with Robyn
Robyn's book, The Machete Mentality
Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:The Intuitive Writing Studio
Private Coaching & Writing Support
Substack: Energy-First Writing
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The Myth of the "Shitty First Draft" and How It's Damaging Your Writing
I'm sharing why the common advice to expect your writing to be "crap" is doing serious damage to new writers. I get the sentiment behind the phrase "shitty first draft" (SFD) — a term Anne Lamott coined in her book Bird by Bird. I was a fan of the SFD for years, even referring to it in my own book, Intuitive Writing. I used to think the negative label gave me permission to write without pressure.
But here's the truth: calling your work "shitty" is training you to distrust your own writing.
We need to stop normalizing language that tells writers they suck before they've even started. For me, writing is about clarity, truth, impact, and storytelling, not perfection or worrying about every tiny detail of grammar. A draft is simply an unfinished piece of writing, not a bad one — it's something that hasn't been shaped yet.
I share this advice constantly: writing and editing are two completely different things. Writing is about letting the words fall out quickly and from the heart.
A draft is simply a starting place.
Key Takeaways:Avoid using negative labels (like "crap," "terrible," or "shitty") for your writing drafts — do you want your writing to live up to those labels?
A draft, plain and simple, is an unfinished piece of writing, not "bad writing"
The only things that truly matter in a first draft: Is it true? Did it land?
Separate writing and editing: focus on quickly getting ideas from the heart out during the drafting phase, without stopping to correct as you go
"Surrendered writing" means writing without controlling, judging, or forcing; the words fall out easily because you're fully present, calm, and grounded
Timestamps00:00 Stop Calling Your Writing "Crap"
01:21 Why the SFD Actually Hurts Writers
02:31 Clarity Over Perfection
04:37 Drafts Are Unfinished
06:03 Writing Versus Editing
06:59 Cheer the First Attempts
07:47 My 5-Step Blogging Workflow
08:25 Labels Shape Outcomes
08:58 Surrendered Writing
10:02 How to Work With Me
Links from today's episode:Some of these are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, I might earn a commission
Anne Lamott's book, Bird by Bird
My third book, Intuitive Writing
My writing community, The Intuitive Writing Studio
Ways to partner with me one-on-one on books, blogs, or online writing
Contact me for a professional editor referral
Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:Substack: Energy-First Writing
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Stepping Into My 'Medicine Woman Writer' Identity and Sharing the Deeper Work
I'm so happy to share what's been unfolding in my writing life lately. None of this was planned by the way. This is the work of staying present and allowing what wants to unfold, to unfold.
I had planned to write a simple intro post about turning paid subscriptions on for my Substack. Well, that was my plan, but the words took a completely different path. Instead of stopping the flow and forcing myself to stick to the topic I had planned, I let the words flow.
What came through surprised me. Immediately, I remembered the text I received from a new book coaching client after just one call. Her words sparked a cascade of memories from the past three years.
You'll hear how the writing unfolded, but the real heart of the episode is the shift I'm making: embracing a calling to share the deeper, more spiritual writing I've held back. This is the writing that used to feel like "too much." The writing (so far) reflects on faith, cycles, and the parts of entrepreneurship most people stay quiet about.
After the phrase "Medicine Woman Writer" came up in a conversation with my teacher, and I received a confirmation text from a client, I knew I had to go all in. A dragonfly, symbolizing transformation and authenticity, appeared while I was editing the essay, giving me the final "yes" to publish the work that (still) felt a little scary.
After writing online for 14 years, I know without a doubt that the stories I almost didn't publish are the ones that resonated most.
My writing space is now becoming a home for this work beneath the work.
I've opened up just 40 founding member spots in my Substack until tonight (Sunday night).
These spots are for 💎 The Originals who are ready to write from their own medicine, not someone else's formula, and are done using AI to write for them. They get exclusive bonuses like the Energy First Writing Initiation and a Writing Authority Audit. If you're listening after Sunday, monthly and annual subscriptions are still open
Key Takeaways (the practical bits):The platform for your writing doesn't matter — focus on making it easy to serve your readers
When the words are flowing, don't turn them off — even if it means publishing more, or something different than you had planned
The "Medicine Woman Writer" is about helping people who feel they have nothing to say, or who have blocked throat chakras, find their voice
The stories that feel scary to share, where you don't have all the answers yet, are the ones that are the most impactful and become your "medicine" at work
Timestamps00:00 Podcast Welcome
00:36 Substack Update
02:28 Writing In The Moment
04:26 Deeper Essays
08:15 Medicine Woman Writer
10:38 Dragonfly Confirmation
11:48 Sharing Truth
14:04 Founding Members Offer & Perks
18:27 Final Thanks
Links from today's episode:Substack Essay: Something is changing here.
Substack Essay: The doors are open.
Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:Substack: Energy-First Writing
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