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I would read a list of ingredients if they were written in Amy's sensitive, caring, and very funny hand, and thus I recommend her newsletter where she extends that hand to help us out of our own mess(es).
One of my favorite teachers for her pragmatic, compassionate and inspired ways, Michelle Hoover is also the generous force behind the "7am Novelist" 50-day writing challenge. You must check it out!
Well written tips and perspectives about the writing and publishing industry. Basically, this is where MFA meets the IRS (one of the titles of a recent post). The author is a literary insider who has been "in the biz" a long time and knows of what he speaks.
Trust me, you need Holly in your life. She takes no sh*t, but is super candid and funny about the times she's taken sh*t in the past, and she's a really important voice in this battle to stay human in a digital, on-demand, super scary world.
Creativity hacks, making peace with your computer, life as a full time worker in the cubicle of your own house and much more from this Aussie born multitasker who has kindness and humor to spare.
If you're in recovery or struggle with addiction or an addictive personality, or just like reading super smart, honest female voices who "get it" and get you, Love Story's your place.
Amy's newsletter is one of the newsletters I've been following the longest-- it brings joy to my inbox every month. It has art, it has literature, it has cocktail recommendations: it literally contains multitudes!
