How Women Write

Silence Your Inner Critic: How to Write and Publish a Book Fast

I was so excited to welcome Neera Mahajan, author, book coach, and founder of The Author Circle, to the podcast. We connected on Substack, and I was immediately drawn to her story.

Neera shared how a critical comment about her written English from her IT manager during a performance review became the catalyst for her incredible writing journey. That one comment prompted her to sign up for a writing course and stayed with her for years, eventually leading her to publish her first book at age 60.

Neera's writing journey is similar to learning to ride a bike—you keep going until one day, it just clicks, and all of a sudden, you're writing (or riding).

We talk about the importance of writing quickly to silence the inner critic, which she discovered after challenging herself to write and publish her first book in just seven days. These days, though, she gives herself 30 days to write the first draft of any book.

Neera also shared her highly effective writing routine: working in 15-minute increments to consistently hit her word count, and chronicling her day in a daily diary.

Her biggest message for you: Write books. A blog post lives for a day, a newsletter for a week, but a book lives forever.

Key Takeaways:

• Your biggest challenge can be your catalyst to life-changing work.

• Practice over talent: Neera persisted with life-story writing for years, proving that persistence is essential to developing a strong writing voice.

• Writing the first draft quickly, often within 30 days, prevents the inner critic from having time to derail the process.

• The power of a timer: Neera uses 15-minute intervals to make the most out of her focused writing time.

• If you've been writing online, you probably have more than enough content to repurpose into a book.

One of my favorite parts of this interview was learning about her daily writing habits. She starts her day by writing one page in her daily diary to chronicle the previous day, a habit that helps her stay on track, followed by focused blocks of writing, editing, and business-related work.

Timestamps

00:00 Meet Neera

01:56 "I sucked at writing"

02:34 How Feedback From a Boss Sparked a Writing Journey

07:42 Bicycle Lesson Mindset

13:41 Owning Her Writing

17:32 Writing and Publishing The First Book in 7 Days

23:44 15-Minute Timer Method

28:29 C++ Crash Study

31:03 Book A Month Plan

32:37 Turning Blog Posts Into Books

34:37 Favorite Productivity Book

35:21 Travel And Memoir Experiments

39:57 Daily Writing Routine

44:01 Parting Advice for Writers

Meet Neera Mahajan

Neera Mahajan is an author, book coach, and founder of the Author Circle community. She helps creators, professionals, and experts write authority-building books and turn them into meaningful businesses. She has written multiple books (15 so far) and teaches professionals how a strategically written book can position them as an authority and attract clients for years.

Connect with Neera:

• Author Circle, Substack publication and community

• Neera on LinkedIn

• Her most recent book, One Book To $100K

Additional Links from this episode:

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• How to Write and Publish an eBook in One Week (Neera's first book)

• Become a Productive Writer (Neera's favorite book)

• My Life in a Hundred Objects (Neera's memoir)

Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:

• Substack: Energy-First Writing

• The Intuitive Writing School

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

The Power of Subtraction

I recently joined a professional networking group. Which you might find cringey. I find many of them cringey, too, so I get it.

Sure, there are "those people" in every room, handing you a business card even when you didn't ask. But for every pushy person, there are people there who are waiting for you — and your clear, authentic signal.

Which proved itself when one lady made a beeline for me right after my first meeting. It was evidence that shows when your signal is clear, the people who need to hear it will resonate. They'll come and find you.

I talk about the noise that weakens your signal:

• Speaking before truly listening

• Changing who you are to be liked and accepted

• Devouring low-vibration media

To boost your signal, there's really nothing to add — only some things to subtract. It's a relentless, consistent act of removing all the gunk, like cleaning the build-up you can't see inside your stainless steel straw.

You'll hear about a conversation I had with a neurosomatic therapist about my business name. A conversation that sent chills up the right side of my neck. A signature signal I feel.

Through our conversation, we realized that our work is very similar — to help remove blocks so that the client's own clear signal — their intuition — can come through strong.

In this episode, I share:

• The exact things I've subtracted to keep my own signal strong.

• Why "The Intuitive Writing School" is not about me, but about empowering you.

• Simple ways I strengthen my signal

Timestamps

00:00 Authentic Networking

01:26 Evidence of a Clear Signal

03:29 What Dulls Your Signal

05:45 Subtract To Attract

07:23 Resonance

07:49 Intuition And Removing Blocks

10:38 How I Keep a Clear & Strong Signal

12:27 Final Takeaway

Links:

• Blog: The 11 questions to ask yourself if you're not sure which book to write

• Jacqueline's Substack

• The Intuitive Writing School Blog

Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:

• Substack: Energy-First Writing

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

Stop Forcing the Words and Flow With Pisces Season Energy

Does writing feel "hard" for you lately? I know the feeling, but I've reframed this story in my mind — it's not hard, it's different.

In this episode, I'm sharing how the current energy of Pisces season — the final season of the Zodiac, could be influencing our writing flow.

With Mercury in retrograde and the mutable water sign of Pisces encouraging us to dissolve structure, forcing words or finishing projects could feel like an uphill climb. I've been there, starting a dozen things but finishing none. And … it's OKAY. There's no judgment.

I'm walking you through how to use this intuitive, watery energy to your advantage, whether that means going back to old drafts, following recurring ideas, or writing in fragments. You'll also hear about three practical Virgo shifts (because Virgo is opposite Pisces) to help you balance the energy you write with and move forward in a way that honors your body and makes for great writing.

Listen in to discover:

• Why Pisces season makes you want to tinker instead of create.

• The difference between writing that's "hard" and "not as expected."

• How to uncover the writing your soul is calling you to do.

Key Takeaways

• Writing is "different," not "hard": Reframe the story by recognizing that your writing flow changes day-to-day, month-to-month, and throughout the year.

• How to work with the dissolving nature of Pisces — a time to give space for your intuition to speak without forcing boundaries or outcomes.

• The goal of capturing, not necessarily completing all the writing ideas swirling in your mind

• Consider writing in small bursts this season and connecting the dots later.

• Three practical, Virgo-inspired shifts to help your writing flow:

• Write in fragments: Don't try for a polished, finished draft on your first go. Let the words fall out quickly, set them aside, and come back later.

• Follow your curiosity and write about recurring patterns and ideas that spark your interest, without the goal of finishing or monetizing.

• Carve out quiet time to create mental space for journaling and reflection to hear yourself think and allow insights to drop in.

Timestamps

00:00 Podcast Welcome

00:29 Why Writing Feels Hard

00:51 Moon Cycles Explained

01:31 Editing Not Creating

05:05 Reframe Hardness

05:50 Pisces Season Vibes

08:43 Virgo Balance Plan

09:19 Shift One Fragments

10:22 Shift Two Curiosity

11:37 Slow Down Reflect

13:37 Care For Your Mind

14:26 Closing Encouragement

Links:

• Blog: 52 Writing Tasks To Tackle During Mercury Retrograde: A 2026 Guide

• Jacqueline's Substack

• The Intuitive Writing School Blog

Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:

• Substack: Energy-First Writing

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

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When Fear, Identity, and Inevitability Collide at the Writing Threshold

Maybe you've felt this: wrestling with a big decision around a writing project that you know is an inevitable "yes" somewhere deep inside.

This creative conflict feels like fear, doubt, and even excitement.

I recently sent out some personal invitations to the Spring cohort of The Living Draft to founders who were circling it last time, and one email sent a familiar feeling down my spine.

She said,

"I want to do it, and I feel the old wrestle of fear and ignoring the call swirling inside me, but I've had some bold downloads of clarity as to what needs to be written."

I've been in this wrestling match with my own writing projects, so I completely understand. It's the powerful, undeniable pull to do the work, while meeting something ancient and primal in your chest that whispers, "What if I fail?" or "I don't have time. Maybe later."

While writers often label this confusion or lack of readiness, as I say, we're never going to be ready.

Her message continued,

"... I've had some bold downloads of clarity as to what needs to be written. Not the specific content per se, but the inevitability of an attempt to get something down on the page."

Inevitability. This struck me.

In other words, "the work is going to come through whether I cooperate or not."

The words already exist, and as a writer, your only job is to allow them to come into physical form.

When that inevitable pull meets an old fear pattern, there's friction. An uncomfortable moment when we're staring down a threshold: the moment right before you step through the doorway and embrace the identity of the writer who actually attempts the writing.

When we meet this threshold, we either:

1. Shrink back, saying "maybe later," and head off to search for more time, skill, or confidence.

2. Say "yes," even if our voice shakes, prioritizing the creative call over our nervous system's preference for the safe and familiar.

Both choices are uncomfortable, but one helps you grow.

A quote from my book, Unfussy Life, rings in my ears. It's a lyric from The Tragically Hip song, Wheat Kings: "Besides no one's interested in something you didn't do."

No one cares about what we're thinking about. They care about what we do. What we attempt. What we complete.

Here's an energy-first approach to greet this threshold moment. We don't try to bulldoze the fear. Instead, we:

1. Notice it: Acknowledge the fear without judging it ("Ah, there's the old fear pattern. I see you, and I'm moving forward anyway.")

2. Regulate around it: Use practices to soothe your nervous system (deep breaths, change of scenery, stillness).

3. Write anyway: Commit to beginning gently, honestly, and imperfectly, knowing that confidence is a constant recommitment that comes after taking action.

The bold move is finding your internal steadiness—that quiet confidence that lets you tolerate the discomfort. You don't need a polished plan or perfect words; you only need willingness.

Key Takeaways

• The feeling of "inevitability" is a deep knowing that a piece of work wants to be written, whether you cooperate or not.

• Creative conflict is a "threshold," the moment before you embark on a growth journey that changes your identity.

• The choice is between shrinking back with "maybe later" or saying "yes" and prioritizing the creative call, even if your voice shakes.

• Fear isn't a sign to stop; it's simply data that you're about to do something amazing.

• The wrestle is ultimately about three concepts: visibility, identity, and crossing the edge from dreamer to doer.

• The energy-first approach means noticing fear, regulating your nervous system, and committing to writing anyway, as confidence only comes after action.

• You only need the willingness to begin — not certainty, a full plan, or perfect words (none of these things exist anyway)

If your muscles are cramping from this wrestling match of 'maybe later' and 'yes', consider this your invitation. The Living Draft is starting on April 16th. It's a space designed specifically for the writer who feels this inevitability. You only need the willingness to stop ignoring the call. Bring yourself, fear and all, and I encourage you to apply early, as space is super limited. I hope this episode gives you the willingness to try.

Early enrollment is open until March 16: The Living Draft

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to How Women Write

00:31 The Creative Wrestle of Maybe Later and Yes

01:11 Inside The Living Draft

02:49 Synchronicity Sparks & Spring Writing

04:34 A Reader Email Moment

06:59 Inevitability And The Threshold

08:55 Maybe Later Vs Yes

11:49 The Real Fear Beneath Saying Yes to the Book

13:47 Energy First Approach to Writing Your Book

15:39 Willingness Over Certainty

17:44 Join The Living Draft Live Spring Cohort

18:36 Final Encouragement

Links:

• The Living Draft

• Book: Unfussy Life: An Intuitive Approach to Navigating Change

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• The Tragically Hip, Wheat Kings

Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:

• Substack: Energy-First Writing

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

Stop Blaming Discipline: How Safety Unlocks Your Creative Writing Flow Today, we're diving deep into a concept I've never believed in: writer's block.

If the words aren't flowing, it's not a block—it's actually your nervous system running the show. When your nervous system feels unsafe, your creative energy takes a detour into survival patterns, and the symptom is that you stop writing (or don't even start).

It's not laziness, procrastination, or a lack of the right time management tool.

I share my own journey from reading about writing to finally becoming a full-time writer and coach, where I realized that when the words don't flow, it's about safety, not discipline. For a decade, I've seen that the number one reason entrepreneurs feel stuck is a nervous system response. When we feel overwhelmed, our brain removes us from the perceived threat, which often looks like starting a load of laundry or scrolling through social media.

I walk you through the four primary survival responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and share how each one manifests uniquely when you sit down to write:

• Fight: Overworking, perpetual revision, and questioning everything.

• Flight: The heart of procrastination, like over-planning, over-researching, and starting new projects to avoid the main one. (This was my signature response!)

• Freeze: The classic overwhelmed, blank-page moment.

• Fawn: People-pleasing, holding back your truth, and watering down your words to make everyone happy.

The great news is you can break this feedback loop. I introduce you to two powerful tools: The Observer Effect and The Cancel Process. The Observer Effect teaches you to pause, take an outside perspective, and simply watch your old pattern unfold without reacting, which drains its emotional power. The Cancel Process gives you an immediate way to stop a trigger—by imagining a big red X over the thought and reciting a word like "cancel" or "delete."

Creative, clear writing happens when your body feels safe enough to start. No productivity hack, system, or AI tool can fix a dysregulated nervous system. If you're ready to stop fighting yourself on the page, I invite you to explore my Living Draft Container coaching process, where we regulate first, and then we write.

Key Takeaways

• Writer's block is a nervous system response to a perceived threat, not a fault in your discipline or focus.

• Recognize your default survival pattern (fight, flight, freeze, or fawn) to understand how you unconsciously sabotage your writing process.

• The goal is to build safety around your voice and writing process, not to force consistency or productivity.

• Practice the Observer Effect to neutralize the emotional energy of old reactive patterns by watching them from a neutral, outside perspective.

• Use the Cancel Process to immediately interrupt a negative thought or trigger, giving your nervous system the pause it needs to choose a response instead of a reaction.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to How Women Write (What to Expect)

00:29 Writer's Block Isn't Real: It's Your Nervous System

01:12 My Train Epiphany: Stop Reading, Start Writing

02:17 Safety Over Discipline: Why Procrastination Kicks In

04:50 Spot Your Pattern: Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn

06:55 The Observer Effect: Break the Feedback Loop

09:34 The "Cancel" Process: Stop Spirals in the Moment

11:07 The Living Draft Container: Regulate First, Then Write

12:37 Wrap-Up + How to Support the Show

Links:

• The Living Draft Container

Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:

• Substack: Energy-First Writing

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

Navigating the Liminal Space

What do you do when you're in a liminal space—that in-between psychological, emotional, or spiritual threshold where your old identity is shed but the new one hasn't fully formed? It can feel unsettling, unmotivating, and distracting.

In this episode, I break down what a liminal space is and share practical, intuitive advice on how to continue your writing practice and grow your business during a transformative, yet personal time. This space is not a pause in your growth — it's the doorway to who you're becoming. The key is to stay present, keep listening, and let the words come out, knowing that clarity in writing comes through action, not overthinking.

Key Takeaways:

• Realize that the uncomfortable, in-between stage is a natural part of growth, not a failure.

• Remember that clarity and confidence in writing come from the act of writing, not from waiting for inspiration to arrive.

• Create a safe container for your work by setting small, consistent writing goals and nourishing yourself before and after writing sessions.

• Ask yourself if any draining emotions you feel are truly yours or if you're picking them up from others.

• Give yourself permission to write as the person you're becoming — realizing there's no need to wait.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to How Women Write

00:28 The in-between space that can derail your writing

01:22 Signs you're in the threshold + why it's not a bad thing

04:33 Write through the fog: don't force clarity—draft first, edit later

06:02 A client's story: emotional drain, sensitive seasons, and staying with the work

07:09 Should you share right now? Blogs vs. books

09:01 How clarity and confidence actually arrive: action, not waiting

11:44 Five ways to support yourself in transition

13:08 Choosing your format: timelines, momentum

15:05 Create a safe container for writing

17:26 Can you publish in a liminal space?

18:26 Work with Jacqueline inside The Living Draft Container

Links:

• Jacqueline's recent book Intuitive Writing

• The Living Draft Container

Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:

• Substack: Energy-First Writing

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

Coherence in Writing: How to Write with God, Not Your Ego

Today I'm talking about coherence and clarity in our writing — what it is and how it's the opposite of writing from your ego, brain, AI, or even consulting tools and people outside ourselves.

For years after my departure from organized religion and the Catholic church, I unknowingly outsourced my intuition to external tools like oracle cards, psychics, and reiki. I share my journey of abruptly walking away from those practices and why consulting anything outside myself—even for a hint of resonance—can quietly erode your trust in your own voice and disconnect you from the real source of creativity.

The invitation is to stop outsourcing and come back to the body. We all have an intuition because we have a body.

Key Takeaways:

• Coherence in writing is when you're co-creating with the divine, and the words arrive faster than your thoughts. A clue you're writing with your intuition is reading your writing back later, and you don't remember writing it.

• The problem with outsourcing and consulting external people, tools, or energies (like AI, psychics, cards, or reiki) might calm your mind in the moment, but ultimately dull your inner knowing and flatten your unique writing voice.

• Your body knows truth — it can't lie. Your body is your true pendulum, connected to God/Goddess/The Divine, and delivers your guidance as a knowing, sensation, vision, or signs.

• The invitation to go inward - This week, quiet all outer noise. Use a pen, paper, your journal, prayer, meditation, or a walk in nature. You don't need any outside tools to hear your voice.

An Invitation to Deeper Work: If your writing feels scattered or disconnected, I invite you to reconnect to the part of you that already knows.

Learn more about the Living Draft Container.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to How Women Write

00:27 Understanding Coherence in Writing

01:42 The Role of Intuition in Writing

03:12 Personal Journey: From Catholicism to New Age and back to Jesus

04:33 The Downside of Outsourcing Intuition

08:43 Reconnecting with Inner Guidance

10:35 Conclusion and Invitation

Links:

• The Living Draft Container

• Writing Community

Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:

• Substack: Energy-First Writing

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

Behind the scenes of my January roundup, writing wins, and what flowed when I stopped forcing.

Welcome to a behind-the-scenes peek into my writing life and business as I share my January roundup.

As a writer and business owner for over a decade, I track my stats and key performance indicators (KPIs) with both heart and brains. Every month, I review my metrics, including website traffic, social growth, podcast downloads, client consultations, and community growth. All to track progress and celebrate wins.

Why I Love a Roundup Post

A roundup is one of the easiest and most fun types of content to write because you're simply summarizing your actions and celebrating wins. It's so easy to check the box on your to-do list and move on without pausing to honor what you've accomplished, but roundups help you see your wins in black and white. Plus, they allow you to share a wide range of things you love, from books and blogs to products and new discoveries.

Celebrating My January Wins

January was a month of beautiful momentum. A few things I'm celebrating:

• Website Traffic: The Intuitive Writing School website traffic was up 41%! I keep older content fresh by updating top-performing articles for SEO, such as my post on Mercury Retrograde or time-based writing prompts.

• Podcast Episodes: I'm celebrating 57 episodes of the How Women Write podcast (actually, this one makes 58).

• Substack Flow: I wrote six new Substack articles and started a new feature, Writers Gonna Write Wednesday, with text-only interviews from writers in my community.

• The Living Draft Launch: I launched a new writing container — The Living Draft — that treats your work as alive. It's been too good not to do again!

Key Takeaways:

• Track KPIs with Heart and Brains: Use key performance indicators to celebrate your wins and gain clarity for any changes you'll make moving forward.

• Why Write a Roundup: Summarize your actions and wins over a theme or timeframe (like a month) to honor your progress. (Readers love these!)

• Refresh Old Content: Update and change the publish date on old, high-performing blog posts for renewed SEO and traffic.

• Balance Flow and Planning: Avoid forcing your writing; instead, embrace spontaneity with loose planning, like using the "surrendered first draft" method.

• Community Matters: Flow states are more common in group activities, and writing with a community can make a solo activity feel less lonely.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to How Women Write

00:28 Tracking Key Performance Indicators

03:08 The Power of Roundup Posts

06:06 Celebrating January Wins

08:43 Substack and Writing Process

11:47 Community Wins and New Writing Experience Launches

15:13 Insights and Reflections from January

18:32 Conclusion and Call to Action

Links:

• Jacqueline's January Roundup Substack

• Jacqueline's author site for speaking and workshops

• Old blogging at theintuitivewritingschool.com/blog

• Episode #57: Why I Came Back to Substack — and What It Changed in My Writing

• Episode #52: Stop Racing Your Writing: Kairos and the Right Time to Write

• The Business Book Exchange Podcast

• The Living Draft Program

• Writing Community

Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:

• Substack: Energy-First Writing

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

In this episode, I share the winding journey of my relationship with blogging and newsletter platforms, and why I've returned to Substack … for the second time.

You'll hear some useful insights about the common fears writers face when choosing a platform for their writing, and mostly about why it's okay to change your mind, evolve your opinions, and trust your work.

I've learned that changing my mind, pivoting, and shifting direction are part of the work and of trusting myself. Importantly, I know that putting my writing first (no matter where it lives) is what matters most.

This episode takes you on a journey from 2023 through today, when I went back and forth between Substack and my blog (which lives on Squarespace).

Ultimately, I landed on Substack for my primary writing platform. It's simple, community-focused, and a cozy place for writers (but you have to curate it!)

Key Takeaways

• Changing your mind is okay: You're supposed to grow and evolve as a writer, human, and creative. No explanations needed.

• The platform is not your purpose: The goal is to keep putting your writing out there — don't let overthinking about the platform be a barrier. Simply start.

• Start where you can: I love Substack for new online writers because it's free, easy, and focused on writing first.

• With Substack, the article IS the email, so you can do double duty and don't need an email service as well (unless you're doing email marketing).

• Answers to the top questions business owners have about SEO, what to do with old blogs, and where to start writing if you don't have a business yet.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to How Women Write

00:28 Navigating Writing Platforms — Substack Vs. Squarespace

01:03 The Journey Back to Substack

02:29 Timeline of Blogging Platforms

04:23 Lessons Learned from Platform Changes

06:39 Starting Fresh on Substack

13:49 SEO and Blogging Strategies

15:50 Final Thoughts and Substack Workshop Invitation

Links:

• Jacqueline's Substack

• Jacqueline's author site for speaking and workshops (Author site for speaking and workshops)

• Old blogging and programs at theintuitivewritingschool.com

• Mariah Magazine (Mentioned SEO expert)

  • Mariah Magazine's episode on the How Women Write Podcast: 29: SEO's Soulful Side: Mariah Magazine on Aligning Your Business with Search Engines

• MissingLettr (Tool for sharing content across social platforms on an evergreen schedule)

• Intuitive Writing (Book)

• Unfussy Life (Book)

• Business Book Exchange (Co-hosted podcast)

Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:

• Substack: Energy-First Writing

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

I can't tell you how excited I am to introduce you to the first comedian I've had on the podcast, Lady Q!

When I realized that comedians are, at their heart, storytellers, I knew I had to have her on, and I can't wait for you to be delighted.

Lady Q is a clean comedian and inspirational speaker who blends humor, faith, and healing.

She shares her incredible journey with us, starting with her time as a youth pastor who made her church's women's conference laugh in 2008, launching her 17-year career.

You'll get to hear about her joke writing process, how she finds fresh material from major life transitions—like raising kids, dating, and getting married later in life—and why she prioritizes telling stories that make people think, not just laugh.

Lady Q also leaves us with powerful tips for writers and speakers on finding your authentic voice and even what she does to protect her voice before stepping onto the stage.

Key Takeaways:

• Your Life is Material: Experiences are the best source of content.

• Comedians Say What You're Thinking: Aka, saying the quiet part out loud. A comedian's job is to be brave enough to speak the relatable, funny, and sometimes awkward observations that the audience is already thinking.

• The Joke Writing Process: Lady Q prepares for a set by thinking about the event, the audience, and her personal experiences related to the topic. Then, she'll write the jokes out but gives herself permission to go off-script to keep the conversation flowing.

• Be Authentically You: Her biggest tips for storytelling — find your voice, use your regular voice (not your work voice, or "customer service voice" as my kids sometimes say to me), and be vulnerable. She intentionally limits watching other comedians to avoid unconsciously mimicking their style, which is smart advice for writers, too!

• Protecting Your Energy and Voice: Before a show, she meditates, limits talking, avoids eating and her phone, and focuses on her opening line.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

01:18 Meet LaQuitcha Walker

02:36 Early Comedy Days

04:38 Crafting Comedy: Writing and Performing

08:10 Evolving Material: Life Changes and New Stories

14:58 Navigating Comedy in 2020

18:12 Journaling and Story Mining

20:26 The Pressure of Daily Writing

20:40 Journaling and Overthinking

21:07 The Comedian's Dilemma

21:22 Preparing for a Leadership Conference

23:31 Crafting Jokes for Different Events

28:11 Handling Audience Reactions

31:47 Being Authentically You

34:53 Final Thoughts and Tips for Speaking

Meet Lady Q (LaQuitcha Lanay Walker)

Lady Q is a nationally recognized clean comedian and inspirational speaker who blends humor, faith, and healing.

A two-time PrayzeFactor People's Choice Award winner and Presidential Lifetime Achievement honoree, she inspires audiences worldwide to rediscover joy, purpose, and laughter through life's challenges.

Connect with Lady Q:

• Lady Q's YouTube Promo Video

• Instagram

• Upcoming events:

• A Night of Love and Laughter, a date-night experience in Tampa, FL

• Live 2 Lead, Mableton, GA

Connect with Jacqueline Fisch:

• The Intuitive Writing School

• Substack: Energy-First Writing

• Fractional CCO services and speaking

• LinkedIn

• Instagram