Rita Bates 

As someone (barely) under 40, I approve (of) this message.

What is success? As a writer, it can look and sound loud and shiny:

📚 Bestseller lists.

📚 Prizes.

📚 Innumerable readers.

This is exactly what I think.

writes about how to find time to write and how difficult that is—and I’m well aware for a lot of people it’s exceptionally hard to find time windows for this strange, beautiful activity. Making words appear in the dark.

As I’ve got older, chaos has reigned, and so this idea of squeezing in writing is absolut…

Sometimes this summer, the universe will align and you’ll have time to write.

Just in case you needed to hear that today ❤️

A Little Life List: If You Doubt Your Voice

Some writing days feel like you need to stop. Lay down. Not even make it to the bed. Anyone else? 😂

In case anyone needs to hear this right now xoxox

Writing Secrets: Be Gentle With Yourself.

I spend ten minutes on a Sunday putting three Reads for the week ahead. Do you have a recommendation on here for me to add?

These reads will be what I turn to instead of scrolling when I’m waiting for whatever I have to wait for this week 😂. That’s my hope, anyway. I love

and ❤️ Any suggestions?

Free Deep Dive: The Power of Words. The Power of Silence.