I. the reason I have paid subscriptions
Honestly, I'm reviving my childhood dream of being a professional writer, and this allows you to directly support my passion while also giving me autonomy over what I write. I’ve been blogging for six years, and it’s a taxing, but rewarding practice. As I navigate this journey, there are things I want to invest in to make this a more easeful and restorative experience.
** Striked out text represents items that your support has allowed me to purchase!
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an ergonomic desk and chair to help support my ever-changing body as I learn to workwiththe arthritis diagnosis I received last year, rather thanagainstitan external hard drive to safely store my writing, because it’s currently all over the placea tablet that allows my handwriting journals to be uploaded as editable notes, giving my hands a much-needed break
an editing program to fill in those grammatical gaps, because editing is my least favorite part of this process (my current editing program subscription ends soon and is $144/year).
opportunities (workshops, classes, writing retreats) that will help stretch me as a writer and build upon the skills I’ve learned along the way
**Plus, I believe in paying people for their art, and this energetic exchange between you and I is no different.
Long story short: Your decision to become a paid babe helps keep this show going and this dream growing.
What I can promise: All readers, free subscribers included, will continue to receive high-quality, weekly writing pieces.
II. a new path forward
Since starting this site in March of this year, I've constantly been figuring out what works and what doesn't. I want to make sure this feels good for you as a reader and myself as a creator.
For those who want to double down on their commitment, consider becoming a founding member. Founding members will receive the goodies the other paid babes get, and a copy of The Write to Liberation Prompt Collection with 60+ reflective prompts to help you ponder your past, present, and future from a place of radical vulnerability.
III. sharing is caring
As an independent creator, my publication relies heavily on word of mouth. This means you help grow this community every time you share my work with someone in your circle. Some of you are only here because that random Facebook friend you don’t even know shared some of my work. That is the power of community and connection. This is what we’re building here together. Deep gratitude.