Jen Schwartz writes personal essays and poems about identity, disability, queerness and reclaiming space in a world not built for her. The issues mix reflective vulnerability with humour and occasional cultural commentary on capitalism, self-worth and audacity.
Website: https://jen-schwartz-actual-person.ghost.io/
A weekly personal letter of lyrical, fragmentary prose drawing on the author's daily life, work at a bike shop, home, and the places she visits. Readers get observational, intimate essays plus occasional notes on readings and literary events.
A personal travelogue and culture newsletter by Meaghan Garvey that mixes road trips through the American Midwest with music commentary and memoir. Readers get long, voice-driven essays on places like Cleveland, Door County and the Driftless, plus pop culture asides.
A personal essay newsletter where the writer reflects on memory, belonging and everyday objects through short, literary pieces based on writing prompts. Each issue is a self-contained meditation drawing on personal history, such as books, a childhood mirror, or a family trip to the Arizona border.
A personal essay newsletter on resilience, grief, and the hidden costs of difficult relationships, written in first person with reflective, literary prose. Each issue explores an intimate experience of loss, fear, or support and draws general lessons about coping and care.
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