"I took a chance with Emily and Voice & Vessel, to challenge myself and a long held belief that I was not a writer. That I wasn't good enough.
What I found was something so unique and different... I believe I have a story to tell. My own story, whatever that might be. I see myself as a writer and that has opened me up to new possibilities.
I now look forward to a blank page, to the freedom to create whatever my crazy mind cooks up. It's been fun and mind-expanding."
Ashima Saigal
Hi there! I'm Emily Stoddard, a fellow writer and the founder of Voice & Vessel. In my own writing practice and in holding space for other writers, I've come to believe that we all carry more than we know.
Our instincts are constantly inviting us to new beginnings. It's the flash of an irresistible memory. It's the small voice of a character that makes you curious. It's those dreams that stick with us after waking up.
You can search for the "perfect" process or wait for inspiration to strike, but the real journey of the creative life begins when you say yes to your own instincts. My hope is that Seven Invitations helps you find a new start with the blank page... every voice and every beginning matters, whether you've written for years or are just getting started.