Hi.
I’m Jena, poet, writing coach, and rabbinical student.
I’m an extroverted introvert, a lover of trees and seasons, Jewish wisdom, fresh water swimming, etymological rabbit holes, babies, and bulldogs. All of my work, from writing prompts to online groups, from individual coaching to editing for emerging and experienced writers alike, is devoted to creating safe and brave spaces where we get to write, share, and connect. Our society is so outcome-oriented and productivity-driven, norms that come at the expense of our spirits and creativity. Isn’t it time to reclaim both?
Photos by Isabella Dellolio
It takes intention to reclaim your creativity.
And this next part I believe with everything that I am: It is so very worthwhile.
But this isn’t work we can do alone. Showing up, telling our stories, and taking care of ourselves and each other through how we live and write — that’s why I’m here.
Find out more about me.
Join me on Substack and check out Jewish Creative Practice.
Schedule a coaching session or an initial chat here.
Thank you for being on the other side of these words — and for sharing your own. Have a look around and get in touch!
Places to Practice
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Fierce Encouragement: The Book
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Coaching for Writers of All Kinds
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“Give Jena your hand, dear writer, and enter here. And be prepared: to surprise yourself, to tell the truth you never knew you knew, to find the treasure that is your story hiding in plain sight.”
— Katrina Kenison, author of Magical Journey: An Apprenticeship in Contentment
What if it were easy?
Maybe you’ve always wanted to be a writer, but only your four-legged friends actually know this about you. Perhaps you have a manuscript and you’re ready to step things up by inviting another pair of eyes and some accountability. Or you have an idea and need a creative partner to flesh it out and see it through. It could be that you want to bring more self-compassion to your process , or that you want to figure out what your process is in the first place. Or you want to feel more connected to what matters most to you.
Whatever brings you here, welcome. I can’t wait to meet.
Writing in community = some kind of magic
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“The practice Jena teaches is writing. But what she offers points way past the words. Her line of sight reaches the moon and beyond.”
~ Cristina Spencer
“Jena has a gift. Her groups inspire the most unfiltered, fearless, beautiful writing. These two weeks have forever changed the way I write for the better.”
~Dina Lucas Relles