A Summer Writing Playlist

Also inside: my writing accountability group begins tonight. Here's how to join us.

I begin every new season by making a writing playlist. I thought I’d share my Writing the Summer Away playlist with you today.

The first song on the playlist is titled “Cicadas,” and that could not be more intentional. As a lifelong Floridian, heat is the first sign of summer, humidity is the second, and cicadas are the third.

This year’s brood feels particularly strong. When I was at Bread Loaf last week, I could hear my insect buddies buzzing whenever Alex called. I kept asking, “Wait, did you step outside? They’re so loud.” His answer was always no.

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TONIGHT

Join me for six weeks of writing accountability and community starting tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30pm EST!

Just $20. Paid subscribers get $5 off: promo code here. More than 40 writers of all backgrounds and experience levels have signed up!

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WHAT TO EXPECT @
SUMMER WRITING NIGHTS

Here’s what we’ll do for six Wednesdays in a row.

• 7:30-7:40PM EST: 10-minute check-in where we share what we’re working tonight.

• 7:40-9:20PM EST: 100 blissful, bountiful minutes of camera-off, self-directed writing time.

• 9:20-9:30PM EST: Wrap up with an optional 10-minute writing progress report.

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SUMMER WRITING NIGHTS FAQs

Do I have to come to every session? Nope! Join us as little or as often as you’d like.

Do I have to arrive to the sessions on time? You can drop in or leave anytime. You’ll be automatically muted when you join.

Do I have to have my camera on? No one is required to have their camera or mic on at any point during Writing Nights.

Will I fit in if I’m not a “writer?” Absolutely. If you’ve always wanted to write, this is a great place to get started.

Are you going to make me feel guilty if I don't get any writing done? Definitely not.

If I can’t make it to a session, will a recording be provided later on? No recordings will be provided for this offering.