‘Can I Quit My Day Job?’
Or, a metaphor for revision.
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The Reading is an occasional advice newsletter for artists I've been writing since 2020. To receive these letters in your inbox and to access Postscripts and The Writing, subscribe to this free newsletter. To write me a question for this series, check out my Contact page.
‘My Two Books Failed, But I Don’t Know How to Move On.’
Consider the ways that you count them.
‘How Do I Rediscover the Joy of Writing?’
It helps to fail on purpose.
2020 in Letters: The Reading in Review
An index of letters and discussions from 2020.
‘Is There a Way to Read With Love?’
Author’s note: Hello to those new here at The Reading. Today, in celebration of your arrival, the one-month anniversary of paid subscriptions, and the last reader letter of 2020**, the enhanced features of
‘Is My Friend Taking Advantage of My Edits?’
You’re working too hard for the bare minimum.
‘How Do I Overcome My Inner Critic?’
It’s better to change than to improve.
‘Where Do I Find Inspiration?’
Originality comes from origins.
‘I Think I’m a Writer, But What Kind Am I?’
Certainty comes from mistakes.
‘Am I Allowed Writing Resources If I Don’t Belong?’
Hi everyone, I finished this letter earlier yesterday right when AP called the US presidential election for Joe Biden. I write to you with a sense of renewed determination for what is still possible
