Jessica Maggie Brophy
I am an artist, HSP, and poet with port wine stain birthmark. I consider myself an artist in recovery, joyfully reclaiming creative expression and turning my face towards the lilies.
The Writing Shed
What is it?
At The Writing Shed, I help you practice expressive writing for personal growth, creativity flow, and emotional ease. Its flagship class is the Journal to the Self© workshop. As a gentle guide, I teach poetry and journaling tools to help you prioritize the inner world as your greatest masterpiece, befriend creativity wounds, and investigate inner critics. Growth in this course comes from out-growing the pots that contain your light and courage!
Why journal writing?
The Journal to the Self class teaches 18 different tools. They stimulate both left and right brain activity and are geared towards a variety of temperaments and personalities. The tools help you see that journaling is:
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- a creative outlet for you to let go and open up,
- a friend to help you make meaning of life’s challenges (Imposter syndrome? Suffering without community? Silence from the muses?), and
- a bridge to greater mental clarity about your projects or life.
How do I get involved?
Whether you are a professional, a creative, or someone seeking to excavate your inner artist, sign up below to receive my newsletter to get updates about the next Journal to the Self online class. Read more for details about upcoming workshops!
My Story
since 2015
Expressive Writing Facilitator
I gently guide clients through the process of journaling, whether that is writing poems, making art, or scribbling letters to your 5 year old self. I love this work because expressive writing is proven to be effective for personal healing, growth, creative expression, and professional development. I also get to share how journal writing saved me!
Teacher
I have taught academic and creative writing for just about 20 years at the college level. I experience strong feelings of joy and belonging when I get to help writers build their portfolios, practice their craft, and flex their inner artist muscles.
since 2004
Since 2001
Author
As a poet and researcher, creative expression is the most authentic way I know how to connect with myself and others. Being an author fills me with pride and hope. It means I want to connect with you, I want to make you feel something, and I want us to have a conversation.
Want 5 Simple Journal Writing Tips?
Reach out to me and let’s start the conversation! Maybe you have questions about the Journal to the Self course or the healing benefits of expressive writing. Or maybe you are curious about how journaling helps excavate your inner artist.
For your curiosity, I’m happy to share 5 simple journal writing tips!