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#121 - Jennifer Shoop: Where There's a Will, There's a Writing Way

#121 - Jennifer Shoop: Where There's a Will, There's a Writing Way

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We sit down with writer Jennifer Shoop, creator of Magpie and author of Small Wonders: A Field Guide to Life’s Quiet Joys, to talk about the winding path that led her to a creative life she never quite imagined for herself. Jennifer was supposed to be a professor, a nonprofit executive, and a tech founder. Instead, she followed her need to write, publishing daily, building a devoted literary community, and eventually turning her passion into a full-time career. Her story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the opportunities that change our lives come from doing the thing we simply cannot stop doing. Jennifer shares what it means to take creative risks without knowing where they'll lead, from leaving a technology business to pursue writing full time to experimenting with poetry and fiction that push her beyond her comfort zone. We talk about the value of showing up even when the work isn't perfect, why writing can be a way to understand what we think and feel, and how every seemingly unrelated chapter of our careers can prepare us for what's next. We also explore the philosophy behind Small Wonders and the transformative power of paying attention to ordinary moments, especially when life feels difficult or uncertain. Because sometimes, the biggest shift isn't changing your circumstances. It's realizing that the imperfect life you're living right now is the main event. Connect with Jennifer: Magpie: jencheep.com Instagram: Find Jennifer on Instagram through her website. Small Wonders: A Field Guide to Life’s Quiet Joys: Available wherever books are sold. Find it through Bookshop.org or your favorite bookseller. Connect With Us: Join Write Club 📩 Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wasitchancepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Follow Was It Chance? on your f⁠⁠avorite podcast platform⁠⁠ 📱 Connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ✨ More about Heather at her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to her Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and more⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Heather's Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Reading Well⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Creativity doesn't always lead where you expect, but following your curiosity can open doors you never knew existed. You don't have to know where your creative practice will take you to justify doing it. Perfectionism loses some of its power when you give yourself permission to create in low-stakes environments. Writing can be a way to discover what you think, not just a way to communicate what you already know. Showing up consistently matters more than producing perfect work every time. The creative risks that scare you most can also be the ones that teach you the most. A winding career isn't necessarily a series of wrong turns. Every experience can prepare you for the next opportunity. Taking a financial risk on your passion requires courage, but sometimes the thing you do on the side is pointing toward your future. You don't have to wait for life to get easier or more perfect to start living it fully. Paying attention to ordinary moments can reveal extraordinary meaning. Sometimes, the small wonders are the whole point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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