I might play this as my alarm every morning for the next month

Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game. The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.

I could never find a ranked list of flash fiction lit mags, so I made my own! #flashfiction #amwriting #microfiction

not to be conspiracy minded, but Hulu cutting out RIGHT after the speech about how we need to keep theaters going is pretty funny #oscars

Not Hulu cutting out before Best Picture! #oscars

How much creative time have you had this week? If the answer is “none,” join me for “The Art of the List Story”. In lieu of payment, donate what you can to a charity supporting immigrants’ rights. Sign up now, and I’ll see you tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 on zoom! happy-writing-2.kit.com/artofthelist

Free proposal for apple — apple intelligence is free, but joking “it’s not very intelligent” on a podcast now costs $50.

I'd be delighted if you would join me for a writing workshop on LIST STORIES, one of my favorite modes! It'll be a fun, generative class, perfect for every writer from beginner to pro. To get in all you have to do is donate to charity & send me a screenshot. Pay what you can ($75 sugg.)

Are you thinking of starting a newsletter, but aren't sure where to start? Join me this Saturday for "Jumpstart Your Newsletter" and have it running by Monday. sign up and learn more at: grubstreet.org/seminar/jump...

To be honest, I'll be lucky if I make a penny off this class after I buy all the in-class materials, but it's going to be so fun! Today's your last chance to sign up. We meet tomorrow at 7pm! arlington.ce.eleyo.com/course/4946/...

Free writing sesh via Grub Street tomorrow at 5:30pm! Join me for a writing prompt, time to write, and chat with fellow writers. grubstreet.org/event/april-...

Wednesday is newsletter day. This week I wrote about roses, miracle berries, and eclipse traffic. kayleighshoen.substack.com/p/roses-mira...

reddit makeup advice is like have you tried piggyface milkpop in taupe melon dd cream? it's just like squizzleglue ultimate shade saltbuzz but oily in a good way.

Clos-ing Time, one last call for writing 6 stories in 6 weeks and making new writing friends from the comfort of your own home (it kind of works with the song if you force it) anyway, don't forget to sign up! We start tonight. grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...

In this week's newsletter: why it's always a good time to stop and smell the roses (especially when you're sleeping) kayleighshoen.substack.com

Start exercising your typing fingers now. In "6 Weeks, 6 Stories - PST" you'll write 6 brand new stories by April! Sign up at grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...

Attention Night Owls and West Coasters -- this writing workshop is for you! more at grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...

Just two days left to sign up for Jumpstart Your Flash Fiction! Sneak a little writing time into your Saturday morning. Sign up and more info at grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...

some days are tired days and no amount of sleep can prevent it

Do you love to write, but are short on time? Flash Fiction is a great way to fit a lot of story into small spaces. Take my class "Jumpstart Your Flash Fiction" this Saturday on Zoom via Grub Street to find out more. grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...

I can't wait to teach this 3 hour jumpstart on flash fiction. Hoping to bring some new writers into our community! grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...

💚New scholarship announcement!💚 We are pleased to announce that The Salam Award and @usmantm.bsky.social have offered two new scholarships for 2024 Six-Week Workshop Students of Pakistani and Palestinian origin, respectively! www.clarionwest.org/2024/02/01/t... #writingworkshop

*Elton John voice* Uh uh uh eatin some Cheezits

At some point I might start coordinating the author quotes with the content of my newsletters, but for now you just have to click and be surprised! kayleighshoen.substack.com

The Printer needs paper. The Printer needs toner. What about what I need?

This week's newsletter is literally 😍 kayleighshoen.substack.com

Wanna read something weird? kayleighshoen.substack.com

If you've ever wanted to start a journaling practice that sticks, make 2024 the year you do it with my class, "The Writing Life: Journaling." grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...

What brought you joy in 2023? kayleighshoen.substack.com

There's still time! 5 Christmas Gift Ideas that require no shipping. KayleighShoen.substack.com

What did I learn teaching the same class twice? Find out in my latest newsletter. kayleighshoen.substack.com

why are the two wolves inside me the one that keeps unsubscribing from marketing emails and the one that keeps signing up for them

I MAY have got a little carried away (and / or, I thought it was Friday already)... ... but ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN! 100 words Free to enter Deadline = 2nd Jan Rolling judging £100 in prizes #FlashFiction #WritingComp www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-prize...

Bookshop just upped the ante on Black Friday shopping. Not only 15% off hundreds of books with code HOLIDAY23 but also free shipping this whole weekend. Check out the book lists on my page: bookshop.org/shop/Kayleig...

Will you spend your black friday buying gifts or reading books? Either way, I gotcha. kayleighshoen.substack.com

It's advent calendar season! Will you be participating in this tradition? This week I ranked my favorite 25 on my newsletter (because I can't afford to buy them!) kayleighshoen.substack.com

Reminder: I teamed up with @sarahmackattack.bsky.social to make CRAB FACTS, AN ADVENT CALENDAR Show your loved ones how much you care by giving them CRAB FACTS, AN ADVENT CALENDAR CRAB FACTS, AN ADVENT CALENDAR, the only advent calendar involving crab facts, available from squidfacts.bigcartel.com

Too many characters to keep track of? Looking for assistance in creating or wrangling that huge novel cast? I have an article at @writersdigest.bsky.social that can help: www.writersdigest.com/write-better...

Are you thinking of doing NaNoWriMo this November but can't decide what to write about? Autofiction may be just the thing. Join me this Friday for "What is Autofiction?" to get started.

Still time to sign up for my class, "What is Autofiction?" this Friday on zoom. If you already love, or are curious about authors like Sheila Heti, Ocean Vuong, Teju Cole, or Karl Ove Knausgaard this class offers a deeper explanation of what they're up to, and how you can write in their footsteps.

Would love to start a thread of spooky flash fictions. Drop yours or another great one you’ve read here please!

The submissions window for Flash Fiction February 2024, now in its seventh year, is open and we're looking forward to reading your beautiful flashes (200-850w) #microfiction #flashfiction #flashfictionfebruary #callforsubmissions. See guidelines below. fictivedream.com/guidelines-2/

‘—dear God, flesh of my flesh, please be gentle with yourself—‘ My son plays Minecraft and talks at me for forty minutes straight while I try to write something profound by @jmgatford.bsky.social #FlashFiction 👌 oxfordflashfictionprize.com/2023/10/19/t...

Are you autofiction curious? Join my 1 day zoom class to learn what autofiction actually is, and how you can get started on writing your own. Sign up at grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...

Reminder that if you see disturbing or traumatic images, playing Tetris as soon as possible afterwards can help the brain cleanse itself, and lessen the impacts of it longer term. No, I'm not kidding. And no one knows how or why it works. But it DOES work, and I encourage you to remember it.

I always look away from the scanner when I'm making copies, on the assumption that lasers follow the same rules as ghosts. They can't hurt you if you don't make eye contact.

If you don’t want me at my obsessed with Tudor history you don’t deserve me at my also obsessed with Roman history #UsesPodcastsToFallAsleep

This is the whole point of AI. It’s not to actually replace humans. It’s to change your title from “head writer” to “assistant AI technician,” not credit you, and pay you half of what you were paid before