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A late encounter with 'El Bori'
Today, we get up close and personal with a fellow writer through a chapter in his memoir.
Mar 26
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The day I shared something shameful on LinkedIn
What does it mean to get vulnerable with your audience? As a Substacker who shares personal stories, I always thought I WAS being vulnerable, but turns…
Mar 16
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February 2024
How to quiet down your negative self-talk
I want to better manage my inner critic.
Feb 23
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What a 15-minutes-a-day writing routine is showing me
Today’s newsletter is about thinking more deeply about your routines and actions vs. what you THINK you need to accomplish. For me, it may be time to…
Feb 1
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January 2024
I taught memoir writing in a men’s prison
Here is a chapter from a memoir-in-the-making from my writing teacher, Allison Langer.
Jan 18
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December 2023
Unputdownable books of 2023
I’ve been meaning to do a newsletter with an exhaustive list of my favorite books for the year. Hope you pick one of these up in 2024.
Dec 30, 2023
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My personal essay aired on Writing Class Radio’s podcast today
I'm delighted to share an essay I wrote for a podcast. It took nearly a year of writing, edits, and rewriting to get it done, but it’s finally ready for…
Dec 13, 2023
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November 2023
The bad news of writing a memoir
Why do we do it?
Nov 28, 2023
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Avoid burnout: Remove, subtract, and release
Today I'm sharing what I learned in a book that covers concepts like plate sizes and pennies to help you avoid burnout (and recognize when you're about…
Nov 7, 2023
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October 2023
Embezzlement, betrayal, and federal prison
Today I'm sharing a story from Suzette Smith, who spent 15 months in a federal prison. This is chapter one of her memoir.
Oct 24, 2023
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What's your author ecosystem? It might help you gain more subscribers
Have you heard of Russell Nohelty and The Author Stack? If you’re looking to grow your Substack, you should check out his site and take his “author…
Oct 10, 2023
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September 2023
'Cliches saved my life'
Today I'm sharing a story from writer Emily Henderson, who writes about the death of her 20-month-old son.
Sep 29, 2023
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