I Broke Down & Launched a Substack

Because Medium doesn’t value my work

Now, I’m not going to write a screed against Medium, the blatant bias and misogyny on the platform, or the fact that non-experts reign supreme. Oh, no, mon petit chou. This is veering into the positive direction all the self-help bros are preaching.

Plus, many astute writers have already tackled the topic and I’ve no interest in adding to the lot.

I’m actually writing a new book instead of just talking about it, and I want to bring you along for the ride. This is my Substack, it’s free. Sign up, etc. I’m not charging anything because I find that money makes people beholden to others. People want more than the writing they’re paying to read — they want you — and I’m working on a new book and that’s all I have time for.

So, no money.

Every week you’ll get new personal essays, fiction, and details on my writing journey. No marketing, no pitches, no buy this right now. And no, I’m not leaving medium — I’m just not publishing my best work here anymore.

Sign up if you’re so inclined. If not, whatever.

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