The Lesson I Kept Ignoring

Something big has started and I had to bring you into it right away.I have begun writing The Authoress book. The non-fiction book that has been swirling around in me for what feels like forever, showing up in signs and conversations and quiet moments until I could not ignore her anymore. Yesterday I sat down and I started and everything shifted.In this episode I am sharing what opened up the moment I began writing her, how stepping into the character of the Authoress has already changed the way I move through my life and make decisions, and what it looks like to stop asking for permission and just go.I also read from the opening image of the book, and if you feel something when you hear it, that is her recognising you. Because she was always you.I would love for you to join me inside the Authoress Transmissions, a free channel on Instagram where I am dropping in as I write this book and sharing what comes through. Find it on my profile at Jenna L Little and come along for the unfolding.Here is the question I am sitting with, and I hope you will too.Where do you think you do not know, but you actually do?Where stories come alive. Publishing - www.thedaringpress.com Bookshop - www.thedaringbookshop.com Writing -  https://www.instagram.com/jennallittle/ https://www.instagram.com/jennadaringauthor/

This week my body stopped me in my tracks. A massive hip and nerve flare-up that had me barely able to walk, leaning on my partner, leaning on my family, completely surrendered. And in that stillness, something cracked open. This episode is what came through.I share what's been happening physically, a flare-up bigger than anything I've experienced before, and why I don't think it's a coincidence. Our bodies are so smart. They will find a way to get our attention when we've been ignoring every other sign.I get honest about what I think my body has been trying to tell me. That I've been tapping in and out. Doing things for everyone else. Playing small in the exact areas where I have the biggest vision.And then I go there. The fear. The stepping in, stepping out, stepping in, stepping out. The moment I see no results and I pull myself back into hiding. I've been waiting for someone to approve me before I fully show up, and this pain portal brought me face to face with that.The lesson that came through is the one I'm taking with me from here: I give myself the approval. I stop waiting. I put out my art, my words, my magic, and I trust that the people who need it are already there, even if they never hit like.Your body knows. When it forces you to stop, stop and listen. Playing small isn't safe. It costs you more than being seen ever will. The results are not in the likes or the comments. You don't know who your words are reaching or what they're changing. You don't need permission. Give yourself the approval and move."I just wanna create art. I wanna be in my magic. And not be sitting there waiting for somebody to approve it."Where are you playing small right now? Where do you already know what you want but you keep stepping back every time it gets scary? Sit with that this week. That's where your next move lives.Where stories come alive. Publishing - www.thedaringpress.com Bookshop - www.thedaringbookshop.com Writing -  https://www.instagram.com/jennallittle/ https://www.instagram.com/jennadaringauthor/

I haven't written in my fiction book for over a month. And honestly? I'm not spiralling about it anymore. In this episode I'm sharing what I've been doing instead, and why I think it might be the most important thing I could do for my writing right now.I get real about the slump and why this time feels different. Old me would have been forcing it, panicking, making it mean something. This time I stepped back and got curious instead.I tell the full story of how a true crime show sent me down a Facebook Marketplace rabbit hole and into a stranger's house to find the most beautiful yellow vintage typewriter. It became something deeper than I expected, a return to the kind of writing I started with as a teenager, when putting words down on a page genuinely saved my life.I also share how I finally caved and bought the iPad I've been eyeing for years, and how jumping into Procreate and digital art has reignited something in me I didn't realise had gone a little quiet.The big message underneath all of it is this: if your book isn't flowing, go make something else. Anything else. Let your creativity breathe in a different direction and watch what happens when you come back.Key TakeawaysStepping away isn't giving up. Sometimes it's exactly what the work needs. Creativity feeds creativity, whatever form it takes. The path back to your book might run through a paintbrush, a colouring book, or a typewriter with no backspace."If you're feeling really blocked, try something new. Get your creativity online in some other form, and that will open the floodgates."What's one creative thing you could do this week that has nothing to do with your manuscript? Do that. Notice what shifts.Where stories come alive. Publishing - www.thedaringpress.com Bookshop - www.thedaringbookshop.com Writing -  https://www.instagram.com/jennallittle/ https://www.instagram.com/jennadaringauthor/

What if the secret to lasting success in your business had nothing to do with strategy, marketing, or hustle, and everything to do with relationship? In this episode, Jenna breaks down why the relationship you have with yourself and your business is the single most important foundation you can build. Using the analogy of a long-term romantic relationship, she explores what it really takes to stay committed, fall back in love, and keep showing up on the hard days.In This EpisodeWhy relationship is the #1 non-negotiable for a long and successful business careerThe dating analogy applied to your business: pre-dating, dating, and long-term commitmentHow to "re-date" your business when the passion fadesWhy failure is never really failure and what Jenna learned leaving her interior design degree halfway throughProtecting your foundation from outside opinions, bad reviews, and hard daysSimple, everyday ways to nurture your relationship with yourselfKey TakeawaysYour relationship to yourself is the foundation of everything. It is non-negotiable.Treat your business like a long-term relationship: show up, make effort, and keep the love alive.When things feel stale, go back to the beginning. Ask: Why did I fall in love with this? What's my mission?Nothing on the outside can break down what you've built internally. Only you have that power."When you have this strong foundation and relationship to yourself and to your business, you can do anything.""Be your own best friend. Take yourself out on dates. Have fun with this.""That relationship that you build to yourself and to your business is unbreakable."Loved this episode? Share it with a business bestie who needs to hear this today.Where stories come alive. Publishing - www.thedaringpress.com Bookshop - www.thedaringbookshop.com Writing -  https://www.instagram.com/jennallittle/ https://www.instagram.com/jennadaringauthor/

If you are ready to stop waiting and start writing, this message is for you.In this transmission, I speak about devotion what it really means to commit to your story, your words, and the Authoress within you. Not from force or discipline, but from a deep, soul-led devotion to what you know matters.Your story is alive inside you. She is asking to be written.In this video, you will learn:What devotion to your book actually looks likeHow to show up for your story every single dayWhy there is no such thing as writer's blockHow to write from co-creation, not pressureWhy your book needs you now, not one dayThere is no perfect first draft. There is only the next word. And you are ready.This is Day Three of The Authoress, a 3-day soul-led initiation for women ready to write their story. If you feel the pull, it is time. Say yes.Ready to go deeper? The Authoress Mastermind is now open. Six months devoted to writing your book. First cohort begins 9 March 2026.thedaringpress.com/the-authoress-mastermindSubscribe for more videos on writing, storytelling, author mindset and activating your voice.#writingabook #authormindset #storytelling #writersofyoutube #writingmotivation #theauthoress #devotion #bookmindset #soulledwriting #claimyourstoryWhere stories come alive. Publishing - www.thedaringpress.com Bookshop - www.thedaringbookshop.com Writing -  https://www.instagram.com/jennallittle/ https://www.instagram.com/jennadaringauthor/

If you feel called to write a book, this message is for you.In this transmission, I speak about the spark behind your story, the power of lived experience, and how to begin writing your book from a place of truth and devotion.Your story is not random. It was given to you for a reason. Only you can write it.In this video, you will learn:How to start writing your bookWhy your story mattersThe mindset of an authorHow storytelling creates impactHow to overcome waiting and say yes to your bookWriting a book does not begin with perfection. It begins with honesty.This is Day One of The Authoress, a soul-led initiation for women ready to write their story.If you feel the pull, trust it. Your book begins with the first word.Subscribe for more videos on writing, storytelling, author mindset, and activating your voice.Where stories come alive. Publishing - www.thedaringpress.com Bookshop - www.thedaringbookshop.com Writing -  https://www.instagram.com/jennallittle/ https://www.instagram.com/jennadaringauthor/

If you feel called to write a book, this message is for you.In this transmission, I speak about the spark behind your story, the power of lived experience, and how to begin writing your book from a place of truth and devotion.Your story is not random. It was given to you for a reason. Only you can write it.In this video, you will learn:How to start writing your bookWhy your story mattersThe mindset of an authorHow storytelling creates impactHow to overcome waiting and say yes to your bookWriting a book does not begin with perfection. It begins with honesty.This is Day One of The Authoress, a soul-led initiation for women ready to write their story.If you feel the pull, trust it. Your book begins with the first word.Subscribe for more videos on writing, storytelling, author mindset, and activating your voice.Where stories come alive. Publishing - www.thedaringpress.com Bookshop - www.thedaringbookshop.com Writing -  https://www.instagram.com/jennallittle/ https://www.instagram.com/jennadaringauthor/

What if the power you’ve been chasing was never outside you? We dive into the I Am frequency and dismantle the myth that your worth must be proven with grades, titles, or five-star reviews. From the first line to the last, we challenge the habit of asking for permission and invite you to create from desire, not doubt.We share how to make from energy rather than from fear: speaking before you over-edit, writing before you over-study, acting before you crowdsource your confidence. Through vivid stories of authors who weathered rejection and musicians who kept releasing tracks until one finally caught fire, we reframe no as information rather than identity. The moment you stop tying your value to outcomes, your creative artery unclamps, momentum returns, and your work starts to resonate on its own terms.You’ll learn practical ways to anchor this stance: quick centring rituals before you create, release practices after you ship, and a clean boundary between metrics and self-worth. We talk about uniqueness as a living signature—your cadence, story, and synthesis and why audiences feel authenticity more than polish. Whether you’re an author, coach, founder, or artist, this is a call to move now, to publish the page, record the clip, pitch the idea, and trust the spark that brought you here.If this conversation moved you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs the nudge, and leave a review so more people can find it. Where stories come alive. Publishing - www.thedaringpress.com Bookshop - www.thedaringbookshop.com Writing -  https://www.instagram.com/jennallittle/ https://www.instagram.com/jennadaringauthor/

What if the fastest way to expand your life and creative work is to trust yourself first? We dive into the bold idea that the only limit is you and explore how that lens reshapes decisions, strategy, and self-expression. Instead of chasing the next big tactic, we talk about listening for the full-body yes, delegating the draining bits, and letting your inner authority be the final vote.We share a practical way to build self-trust through monthly containers—simple themes that guide action and care. Think bestie vibes with yourself: small, generous choices that reinforce safety, clarity, and momentum. From navigating mentors and marketing trends to noticing when your body says no, we unpack how alignment becomes a skill you can feel, not just a slogan. Triggers and comparison get reframed as helpful signals; curiosity becomes the tool that loosens old stories and turns edges into growth.Creativity sits at the heart of this conversation. We introduce Story World, our living membership space where writers and storytellers share poems, voice notes, fiction, and personal stories without the pressure to edit. Open mic moments cultivate courage and community, helping your words land with real people in real time. We also walk through simple practices for processing sadness and anger so you can move emotion through the body and return to the question that unlocks momentum: what do I want?If you’re ready to claim your power, choose aligned strategies, and share your voice with confidence, this one’s for you. Press follow, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to tell us the one desire you’ll move on today.Check out Story World here www.thedaringpress.com/storyworld Where stories come alive. Publishing - www.thedaringpress.com Bookshop - www.thedaringbookshop.com Writing -  https://www.instagram.com/jennallittle/ https://www.instagram.com/jennadaringauthor/

You don’t need another list of goals to feel legitimate as a writer. You need a stronger bond with yourself. In this conversation, I share why I’m letting desire, not deadlines, lead my creative life and how that shift changes the way I write, market and choose who I work with. Instead of chasing the trendy funnel or the “proven” playbook, I walk through the felt process of noticing what lights you up and letting that energy set the pace for your work.We dig into the difference between goals and desires—goals feel rigid and external, desires feel like vision in motion and how to build a simple ritual to close the year with intention. Month by month, we look back on 2025 to celebrate the good, honour the hard and, most importantly, shed what no longer fits: people pleasing, hustle for the sake of it, and the heavy shoulds that flatten your spark. I share practical ways to translate desire into action, like protecting slow mornings, writing when the characters are loud, and choosing collaborators who feel like magic.Rejection gets a full reframe here. A no is not a verdict on your worth; it’s neutral data about timing, taste and context. When you cut the cord between reviews and identity, you free up momentum to write the next true page and find the readers who will love your voice. We close by rebuilding self-trust through tiny kept promises that prove you can lead yourself into 2026 with clarity and calm. If you’re ready to trade pressure for presence and let your energy lead, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a writer who needs permission to choose what lights them up.Where stories come alive. Publishing - www.thedaringpress.com Bookshop - www.thedaringbookshop.com Writing -  https://www.instagram.com/jennallittle/ https://www.instagram.com/jennadaringauthor/