What to Expect From Shelf Life

Greetings.

Thank you for stopping by this corner of the Internet to take a look at my newsletter. I'm pleased to say that I have some cool material coming your way in the weeks ahead on a number of my favorite word-related topics, including

• Writing

• Editing your writing (and that of others)

• Publishing your best work

• Oral storytelling

• Reading

And many more. If you’ve met me you know that I never shut up. I have entirely too many thoughts, and never enough folks awake at 3am to talk about them. Your subscription to Shelf Life directly affects the lives of those whose phones would otherwise be blowing up with messages from me at inopportune times. Don't think I don't see the good you're doing in the world.

You're in the right place if you're interested in the craft and the business of beautiful words. That means arranging written and spoken words into interesting and compelling orders, naturally. But it also means appreciating typography and hand lettering; understanding the science of layout; choosing respectful and kind language; cultivating good creative habits; preparing your stories to share with others; considering publishing ethics; and more. I also hope to share some of my own short-form writing and excerpts from longer projects as they are closer to being ready.

If you have questions that you'd like to see answered in Shelf Life, ideas for topics that you'd like to explore, or feedback on the newsletter, please feel free to contact me. I would love to hear from you.

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After you have read a few posts, if you find that you're enjoying Shelf Life, please recommend it to your word-oriented friends.