For Women who Write

11: What Clueless, Marvel, and Carl Jung Know About Writing That You Don’t (Yet)

Season 1 Episode 11

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Ever feel like you’re not a “real” writer because your words don’t come out perfect on the first try? Or because you're still figuring out your voice, your message, your thing?

In this episode, we’re throwing out the old rulebook about what it means to be a good writer—and looking instead at what actually moves people.

From Cher’s epic comebacks, to Marvel’s billion-dollar storytelling formula, to Carl Jung’s theory of archetypes—we’re breaking down the one thing all unforgettable stories have in common: transformation.

And guess what? That’s the whole point of the Hero’s Journey.

This episode will help you:

  • Redefine what it really means to be a good writer (spoiler: it’s not perfect grammar)
  • See your own writing journey as a transformation worth honoring
  • Use story structure (not self-doubt) to get unstuck and start showing up

If you’ve been sitting on your book, your blog, your voice—this one’s for you. 

And if you're ready to take a next step, join my monthly workshop here.