What is A Life Worth Writing?

A LIFE WORTH WRITING isn’t ABOUT my work, it IS my work.

A Life Worth Writing is a way for me to make sense of my life and my work, and to have a closer, more direct relationship with others who are trying to make sense of it all, whether they be readers, writers, both, or neither. (Yes, you’re welcome too…)

“I don't know what I think until I write it down.”

―Joan Didion

“You’re one of only a handful of people on Substack whose writing is so immediate that it makes me want to read it more.”

Here you’ll find:

  • Memoir, essays, and musings on whatever’s sparking my curiosity — from storytelling and creativity to life’s stranger twists.

  • You'll also get the occasional sneak peek into what I’m working on, and the company of some very cool people.

I rely entirely on the generosity of reader-supporters to keep this work going.

There are three levels of support:

With Free Membership you'll get the basics.

  • Personal essays and reflections

  • Behind-the-scenes updates on my writing life

  • Creative thoughts on the craft and business of storytelling

  • Recommendations, Q&As, and invitations to the conversation

  • A generous taste of what I’m building

Examples include this story of how and why I changed my life, and this article about how a record rewired my brain.

With Paid Membership, on both monthly and annual plans, you’ll get:

Between You and Me (Paid)

For those who want more — and want to support the work directly — this is where I share the rawer, braver pieces:

  • Personal writing I’ve never shared before

  • Longer-form essays that dig beneath the surface

  • Reflections on the emotional cost of writing and truth-telling

  • Notes from the cutting room floor, and how the work really gets made

  • Occasional audio, extras, and gifts

Example include this story about being in Reykjavik and experience massive insecurity, and this story about how easy it is to fall into a destructive relationship.

  • Your support keeps the work alive — and keeps the conversation going.

Finally, If you sign up for EXTRA, you’ll get all the benefits of Paid Membership, PLUS:

  • A free signed copy of future novels

Keep in touch

This is a space for readers and writers alike, so do feel free to post comments, make suggestions and offer thoughts of your own. I promise to read them all, and will comment whenever I can!

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From a New York Times bestselling novelist: raw dispatches from the writing life and the chaos that feeds it. Fiction, truth, and the blurry line between. Always sharp. Sometimes savage. Live it. Write it. Burn the rest.

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A multi-passionate individual and bestselling author interested in creativity, art, music and trying to make sense of the world. Books include BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP (which was turned into a film with Nicole Kidman), SECOND LIFE and FINAL CUT. 🏳️‍🌈