Amy Writes Words

Essays by Heather Havrilesky, Ask Polly columnist and author of Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage (2022), What If This Were Enough? (2018), How to Be a Person in the World (2016), and Disaster Preparedness (2011)

Behind the scenes of building the world’s most beloved pee cloth company — plus wilderness, dancing, ridiculous ideas, big dreams, and the occasional 9 oz chocolate chip cookie.

Stories about the outdoors, culture, politics, and where they cross paths.

All things abortion. Feminist commentary & community.

Misogyny and more

A publication by and for technologists.

This newsletter is very sustainable and very stylish.

Writing that boldly disregards normal restraints.

These poems are provided as-is and I will not be taking questions. "An exciting expansion to the Amy Verbs Nouns Cinematic Universe" - Nat

Advice and wisdom from Heather Havrilesky, published since 2012 (formerly at The Awl and NY Magazine). Paid subscribers receive 1-2 weekly posts on how to navigate our broken world with compassion, realism, and an open heart.

Reasons Not To Quit is what it says on the label: insight, humor, and a little bit of asskicking every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from writer/editor Hanne Blank Boyd.

Writing, life, and writing life

A processual study of grief, loss, and mourning by licensed social worker and author Jessica Dore.

Writing, art, and more from John Paul Brammer.

News and discussion on trans legislation and life.

Alaska, hiking, chihuahuas, why is there something instead of nothing

Literary essays, published occasionally. On work culture, mothering, mysterious women’s diseases, and redefining success. Striving to deliver little nuggets of beauty and sparks of insight.

existential advice for the modern tech worker