Hi everyone, and welcome, new subscribers!
Announcements first, because it has been brought to my attention that not everyone scrolls all the way to the end of a post (audible gasp):
My second book is officially listed online, and even though it won’t be published until April 7, 2026, you can preorder and/or tell everyone you know!
Starting Thursday, Sept. 4, I’ll be teaching a three-part webinar called Substack 101. If you’re full of ideas and don’t know what to do with them, or if you’re Substack-curious, here’s your chance to learn more. We’ll cover a wide range of topics (setting up a Substack, finding a focus, creating and maintaining a writing practice, and engaging with your audience) and finish with a hands-on workshop. Plus, you’ll hear from other Substack writers, including Ruth Whippman, author of America the Anxious and Boy Mom, and Andrea Scher, author of Wonder Seeker. It will be so much fun! More details here, though please note that enrollment is limited to 12 people and …
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