What Is A Life Worth Writing?

Between you and me...

Hi

Since relaunching this Substack a few weeks ago I’ve gone back and forth, tweaking here and rewriting there — trying to work out exactly what this space is, and how best to shape it for both free and paid subscribers.

Now, I think I’ve landed on something that feels just right.

Here’s how things will look from now on:

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Free

You’ll receive:

• 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.

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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

It’s the place for readers who want more than the story — they want the why, the how, and the truth behind it.

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.

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If that sounds like you, I’d love to welcome you to the deeper part of the work. And if not, I’m so grateful you’re here all the same.

Thanks for reading — and sticking with me as A Life Worth Writing continues to evolve.

Steve