Why Motherhood Makes You a Better Writer

As a writer and philosopher, Danielle LaSusa lived comfortably in the lofty realm of the mind—that is, until she had a baby and she was yanked down into the soft, messy, unpredictable world of the body. It was a rough transition, marked by wild emotions, intense grief, and an utter crisis of identity. It can be a daily struggle to live in world that rewards intellectual work and professional achievements, while dismissing or even denigrating the daily, domestic work of caring for human beings. So many mother-writers must continuously navigate these conflicting senses of self: the mind and the body, the public and the private.

In this session, Danielle will offer ways not just to "balance" these parts of ourselves, but to actually integrate them, so we can notice, affirm, and value the unique wisdom that mothering provides. As a deeply philosophical experience, motherhood is not just something that detracts from our writing life; it contributes to it, making us wiser humans and better writers.

This session will be recorded and shared. Register even if you can't join live.

Meet the Presenter

Danielle LaSusa, Ph.D. is a Philosophical Coach and mom who helps mothers grapple with what it means to make a human being. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Motherly, Literary Mama, and on the TEDx stage. Her philosophical memoir about her experience with postpartum psychosis is in progress. Find her at daniellelasusa.com.

A Note About Pricing

In an effort to make our events as accessible as possible, Scribente Maternum offers a tiered pricing model. While this session is valued at the Partner level, any amount is accepted and any additional support is appreciated. Thank you!