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Story Obstacle #5: Your Story's Not a Story
A quick Google search for “what’s the difference between a story and an anecdote?” reveals one of the most common sources of storytelling...
Jesi Vega
Sep 4, 20233 min read


What Happens in a Storytelling Workshop?
What actually goes on in a storytelling workshop and why you should take one.
Jesi Vega
Jul 31, 20233 min read


Story Obstacle #4: Your Story Is Dull
It doesn't always seem like what's happened is exciting enough for a story. But that may just be because you haven't asked the right person.
Jesi Vega
Jun 14, 20233 min read


Story Obstacle #3: Your Story's Too Confusing
How can you tell your story when you're not even sure what happened?
Jesi Vega
May 30, 20233 min read


Story Obstacle #2: Wishing Your Story Was Different
Last week, I identified Obstacle #1 to storytelling: believing that your story doesn’t matter. Here's Obstacle #2: wishing your story was...
Jesi Vega
May 17, 20232 min read


Story Obstacle #1 of 10: Your Story Doesn't Matter
The people who attend my storytelling workshops come from a diversity of backgrounds. Some are comfortable speaking in public, some are...
Jesi Vega
May 9, 20232 min read


Things A Writer Needs
If you’re considering writing your first book, you may be wondering what you’ll need to get started and what you’ll need to keep going....
Jesi Vega
Mar 27, 20232 min read


5 Things To Watch, Read, and Talk About In The Week Ahead
Last week, I also got this AOC t-shirt which I wore to the campaign launch party for Jamika Scott, who is running for a seat on the...
Jesi Vega
Mar 13, 20232 min read


13 Questions To Ask About Your Book
The majority of my clients are men and women of color dedicated to social justice, healing, and spirituality who have shaped their lives...
Jesi Vega
Mar 7, 20232 min read


Crossing the Divide: Art, Healing, and Business
In my mind, there was once a clear divide between artists, healers, and businesspeople. As an idealistic creative in my twenties, the...
Jesi Vega
Feb 19, 20234 min read


REPRESENTATION: In Education, in the World and on the Page
Inspired by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, I recently got me some hoops. At a recent Town Hall meeting, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke of her...
Jesi Vega
Mar 21, 20193 min read


Rewriting Your Own Story is Sometimes the Most Important Revision of All
This girl thought she’d made all the mistakes, until she realized she’d gained all the wisdom. Or some of it. Whether I’m editing,...
Jesi Vega
Feb 22, 20193 min read


Facing The Monster
A Good Editor is A Writer’s Best Ally If you are not discouraged about your writing on a regular basis, you may not be trying hard...
Jesi Vega
Sep 13, 20171 min read
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