As we grow older, “loss becomes the primary condition of living,” Nick Cave says. “That doesn’t mean you’re in a hopeless, grief-stricken state all the time; it just means that you carry a deeper understanding of what it is to be human.” nyer.cm/kOnUzer

Hi! I’m looking for a hilarious freelance writer who loves books/is the go-to person for all the best summer reading recs to do a story for me for Betches! Email [email protected] along with links to some examples of past work!

Which is your favorite blue?

Be careful when reading between the lines. Most of the time, you’re just guessing. We rarely know others' motives. You don’t have to presume the best, but it's wise to stay open to multiple interpretations. A key to good relationships is refusing to treat assumptions as facts.

Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst. Expect nothing. Savor everything.

Love this tip from Paige at Business Insider! The little things make a big difference.

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To write every day, you need to always have a log of ideas. So capture them whenever inspiration strikes. • By your bed (Post-it notes) • On your walks (Fieldnotes) • On your phone (Drafts app) • In the shower (Waterproof whiteboard) Record ideas, everywhere.

Life hack — give yourself things to look forward to, even if they’re small.

FREELANCE WRITERS!! Here's your weekly thread of pitch calls & writing gigs✍️🚨 Retweets appreciated! Spread the word 📣‼️

I am a queen of Google Docs itineraries. I didn't know this was a whole thing!

October 10 is World Mental Health Day and I’d love to assign a feature for The Kitchn. If cooking has helped with your mental health or having a mental illness made cooking challenging, please share your story with us. Pitch me at [email protected]. Rates start at $300 🫶🏾

Undervalued: infectious enthusiasm

👋 Looking for some contractors to help with client projects (eeek my books are full!) Need copywriters and social content creators. Tag your friends, reply, or drop into my DMs 😊🙏

6 actionable tips to 10x your writing: 1. Write for 1 person 2. Write like you talk 3. Read your writing aloud 4. Resist all urges to be clever 5. Write & edit at different times 6. Proofread on a different screen Easily $100,000 of writing advice right there.

2024 has been tough for writers. Tons of layoffs & uncertainty. I want to create a post that creates visibility for writers on the job hunt. If you're a writer (publicly) looking for a new job, drop your portfolio below. If you're a writer (privately) looking for a new job,

Looking to assign some more essays about moving! Did you move to a new city and love it? Hate it? Did you move to a different state or country and experience major culture shock? Rates start at $230 for 700 words. DM me, no deadline! Threading some examples below

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Looking to speak to women about regular expenses they make that bring them joy for Refinery29. Expenses they won't stop, even if it's preventing them from saving. [email protected] #journorequest

My new favorite word: sonder. It's the profound awareness that every person you encounter has experienced a lifetime of hopes, fears, loves, and heartaches that you'll never know. Each moment of sonder is a reminder to appreciate how little we truly grasp about others' lives.