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My Creative Manifesto

Part Two of Two: Eleven Urgent & Possibly Helpful Things I Have Learned About Building A Newsletter During My First Two Years On Substack

20 hrs ago •

Jeannine Ouellette

🧵 Thursday Thread: Winter in the White Car

Have you ever driven blind, but ended up somewhere meaningful?

Dec 19 •

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I have a few, how about you?

Dec 18 •

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What Does It Mean To Write In The Dark?

Here's what we do here, where to start, how to get the most from the posts + even how to submit your own work

Dec 17 •

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Of Course You Can Write Alone, But Why?

Write With Us Today on Zoom, Dec 16, 1-2 PM Central, Our Last Silent Write-In of 2024

Dec 16 •

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Writing = Living: Here's Why

Ten Ways Creative Writing Intersects With Building A Better, Richer, More Meaningful Life

Dec 15 •

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Live Open-Mic Salon Replay!

In case you missed the wonderful readings from our Friday, December 13

Dec 13 •

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🧵 Thursday Thread: She Always Loved Christmas ... a dark little holiday story

Because who doesn't love a dark little holiday story this time of year? Plus an invitation to share your own holiday joys, stresses, freak-outs, and…

Dec 12 •

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Writing For Energy and Impact

Week Six| Art of the Scene: How to Make Things Happen Fast

Dec 11 •

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The Myth of the Lone Creative

Creativity Thrives in Community! Join Our Live Salon December 13 at noon Central!

Dec 11 •

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Writing in the Dark's New Design!

And a short story about Olivetti typewriters and the beautiful mess of imperfection

Dec 10 •

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I Remember Where I Am From

as the sun rises over the lake in my hometown

Dec 10 •

Jeannine Ouellette

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