Are you trying to write every day? (If you're stuck, I recommend the One-Day Writing Kickstart (https://esmewang.com/writing-kickstart; if you're feeling stressed about building a writing habit, I recommend this class: https://esmewang.com/building-a-writing-practice.) I'm running late on a book I have on deadline, so I thought I'd start this thread to check in with you all about how it's going, and please join in if you think it would be helpful to you as well. I'll try to check in even when I get no writing done. Here we go!

I thought it might be nice to have a daily pet thread. Here's Daphne, whom some of you might already know about. She's about 11 years old and an incredible sweetie (unless you're another dog or the USPS).

This is the introduction thread. Say hi, tell us where you’re from and what your writing is all about! In your introduction, answer these 4 questions: ➡️ What is your name (preferred pronouns as well, if you don't mind) ➡️ Why did you decide to join The Unexpected Shape Café? ➡️ What is your favorite book? ➡️ What are you interested in writing about? We can’t wait to meet you! If you'd like to share anything else as well, feel free! And welcome!

Beauty and whimsy. Nature, animals, flowers, sunrises, sunsets, art… Please add more posts.

I recently launched a substack. I'm talking about trauma healing, recovery, and the messiness of being human. Would love for you to check it out: strategicleigh.substack.com