Writing as a Journey of Self-Discovery
Wed Aug 20 2025
In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem reflects on wisdom and questions from the Wellspringwords® community on the theme of “the writing journey”.
What does it mean to live a writer’s life? This episode touches on cultivating intimacy with the craft of writing through facing self-doubt with courage, a holistic view of the editing process, being a spiritual weaver in the creative experience, and more.
We hope this episode offers timely insights on your sacred and unique journey of creation. Please enjoy and share it with another beloved writer who would benefit!
Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well!
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Timestamps:
00:10 - Introduction to the podcast and theme: The Writer’s Life
3:03 - Writer’s Wisdom & Reflection: Writing as a way of living…
5:46 - Nkem’s journey with organically starting her writing life
7:22 - A soulful perspective on writing as a journey of self-discovery
9:15 - Maturing as a writing “craftsperson”
13:00 - Staying connected to the heart of the writing in the face of self-doubt
24:37 - Finding true completion in the artwork
30:16 - Invitation to cultivate your craft as a writer in our Creative Enrichment Studio
36:51 - Open call for writing and visual art for Issue 4 of our Literary Anthology!
38:53 - Editing practices and approaches
48:32 - Cultivating inner creativity
54:34 - How has writing changed my life?
58:51 - Stay connected & continue the conversation!
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References mentioned in this episode:
Words as Witness: A Conversation on Connection & Community with Courtney and Brittany podcast episodeCourtney’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital AnthologyResna’s writing for Issue 3 of Wellspringwords’ Literary Anthology, “The Sensualist…”Heart Translation™ 8-week embodied creative writing course this AutumnWellspringwords® Creative Enrichment StudioThe Art of Creative Practice podcast episodeFind Wellspringwords® here:
www.wellspringwords.love/
@wellspringwords
Wellspringwords® newsletter
Find Nkem here:
www.bynkem.co/
@bynkemstudio
@a.more.nuanced.way
@nourishandembody
Nkem's personal newsletter
Nkem's poetry collections
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In this episode of Wellspringwords: The Podcast, Nkem reflects on wisdom and questions from the Wellspringwords® community on the theme of “the writing journey”. What does it mean to live a writer’s life? This episode touches on cultivating intimacy with the craft of writing through facing self-doubt with courage, a holistic view of the editing process, being a spiritual weaver in the creative experience, and more. We hope this episode offers timely insights on your sacred and unique journey of creation. Please enjoy and share it with another beloved writer who would benefit! Let us know what this episode brought to mind or heart for you in a podcast review, on Instagram, or via email at bewell@wellspringwords.love. Be well! *** Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction to the podcast and theme: The Writer’s Life 3:03 - Writer’s Wisdom & Reflection: Writing as a way of living… 5:46 - Nkem’s journey with organically starting her writing life 7:22 - A soulful perspective on writing as a journey of self-discovery 9:15 - Maturing as a writing “craftsperson” 13:00 - Staying connected to the heart of the writing in the face of self-doubt 24:37 - Finding true completion in the artwork 30:16 - Invitation to cultivate your craft as a writer in our Creative Enrichment Studio 36:51 - Open call for writing and visual art for Issue 4 of our Literary Anthology! 38:53 - Editing practices and approaches 48:32 - Cultivating inner creativity 54:34 - How has writing changed my life? 58:51 - Stay connected & continue the conversation! *** References mentioned in this episode: Words as Witness: A Conversation on Connection & Community with Courtney and Brittany podcast episodeCourtney’s writing for Wellspringwords’ former Digital AnthologyResna’s writing for Issue 3 of Wellspringwords’ Literary Anthology, “The Sensualist…”Heart Translation™ 8-week embodied creative writing course this AutumnWellspringwords® Creative Enrichment StudioThe Art of Creative Practice podcast episodeFind Wellspringwords® here: www.wellspringwords.love/ @wellspringwords Wellspringwords® newsletter Find Nkem here: www.bynkem.co/ @bynkemstudio @a.more.nuanced.way @nourishandembody Nkem's personal newsletter Nkem's poetry collections *** Don't forget to rate, review, share, and subscribe! Want to show more love? Leave us a tip to support this growing platform. :)