Reaching Out to Say Hello

An audio hello. A virtual embrace.

Oh, how I wish I could reach through this email and give you a huge hug in thanks for being here. How I wish you could see me and I could see you and we could have a true human connection.

Alas…this is how we do things in our bizarre technological times: A picture. Some endorsements. Words of explanation...

Jennifer, writer, teacher, human!

One of Substack’s “master teachers.”

Number eight of Substack’s top 20 Creative Writing Sites

Welcome, welcome, welcome:

You’ve either landed directly from this writer’s heaven called Substack or through the Blackbird Studio for Writers. Either route is fine. I’m honored you’re here.

This, Flight School, is home to passionate and devoted writers of all levels.

Each week, I share a newsletter-style post on craft, continue the serialization of my latest memoir The Summer of ‘72, which is my ‘teaching-by-example’, or pass you the mic to discuss pressing questions about your writing life.

Flight School is also the bridge to the Studio where sixty writers (from beginner to advanced) diligently study their craft. When you are ready to deepen your creative writing practice, fly into the Studio from this perch or stay put to enjoy all the plentiful teachings.

Click here to introduce yourself.

Click here to connect with the general welcome page.

Click here to read about the Blackbird journey to the publication of that international bestseller.

Click here to read The Summer of ‘72.

Or write to me at jenniferlauck@substack.com.

Before I leave you, let me offer this ancient prayer from the Book of Numbers in the Old Testament. Please replace the word “Lord” with whatever divine grace you lean into:

The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make his face to shine upon you
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you
And give you peace

Looking forward to seeing and sharing with you soon, Jennifer 🐦‍⬛