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As a fan of an artist/band, it’s hard not to feel exceptionally self-conscious writing about them. But as a writer, I gotta sort through the madness and I’ve found resolution in their art.
Apr 30, 2024
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shameless self-promo for my first substack post after literally rotting for a year....
it isn't the greatest but at least i finally ripped the band-aid off...
reflections on headphones on, the overwhelming restraint and fear of being sad and just stream of consciousness vulnerability...
Apr 29, 2025
"I'm not the next Joan Didion, and I'm okay with that. [...] I'm the first of me, but to my own surprise, it's much more difficult to come to terms with that."
Every word I write is a victory over my impostor syndrome. It's always telling me my writing should be different. Less like me, more like other, much more successful online writers. Seeing how many of those writers aspire to be like Joan Didion, I felt like I was doing something wrong in not wanting to be like her. My doubts and fears about (not) being like Didion turned into a Substack post that struck a chord with others, and myself. For once, I was proud of something I'd written. I hope you'll give it a chance and a read too 🖤
Aug 18, 2024
"I don't care if you think your writing is shit," she told me. "It's probably amazing and if you die before I do, I'm going to publish your work. Like Max Brod did for Kafka."
We were sixteen years old and I was mortified by the idea of anyone reading my stories. Reluctantly, I started handing handwritten pages to my closest friends. We all have to start somewhere.
12 years later, I'm still as anxious and insecure about my writing as I was back then, but the group of friends in my corner has grown. They don't care much about writing, but cheer me on every step of the way. Without them, I would have given up in writing a long time ago. They truly are the Brod to my Kafka 🖤
Sep 21, 2024
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No more rushing to the pie in the sky, the “thing” that’ll make you say “yeah I made it.”
No more rushing to grow up or be the person we are in the future.
It’s overrated to rush and hurry.
May 29, 2024
Apr 15, 2024
AND you want to support writers this holiday season, I’ve got a PDF of my essay available for pay-what-you want on Gumroad. Merry Chrysler! ✨🤠🎁
Dec 14, 2024