Dreamy writing environments, Cartoon You, and Rick Rubin’s paid Substack

Reads & inspo for writers who aren't writing

Writing Club is a community for writers who spend more time thinking about writing than putting words to the page 💭

Every Friday, you’ll get this roundup of reads and inspo to keep you motivated to actually write. Subscribe to the paid tier to join our live writing session every Monday & Saturday — try your first one with a 7-day free trial!

Writing Worth Reading

📑 wanting to be a writer vs actually writing by

lindsey peters berg

A self-aware yet compassionate take on not getting lost in the “glamour” of being a writer versus the hard, unglamorous work of getting something across the finish line.

I think a lot of people want the outcome of writing—to be a writer—but are not committed to the process—actually writing.

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💰 Why the Fuck Does Rick Rubin Need a Paid Substack? by

James Winestock

The spicy take we’ve all been thinking about since ol’ Ricky-boy started a paywalled Substack.

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🤖 How Many AI Chatbots Does It Take to Edit a Novel? by

erin rose glass

A meta-exploration of a writer using AI to help her edit her novel… about an AI learning assistant named PeeGee.

I dragged the novel file from my desktop into the browser. I dropped it. What is done cannot be undone. I watched a little circle icon indicate the processing of the file. ChatGPT promptly promised holistic feedback in 24-48 hours, signing off with a rocket ship emoji to convey its utmost excitement in my magnum opus.

Think fast!

A bite-sized, low stakes writing prompt to get the wheels turning — write what comes to mind, then post it in the comments!

What would the cartoon character version of you (who only owns one outfit) wear everyday?

A Penny for Ur Thoughts

The Bare Minimum Artist’s Way

Feeling stuck and uninspired? Over at

Internet People

, we’re in full swing of our 12-week journey through The Bare Minimum Artist’s Way — our ADHD-friendly version of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron.

Basically: we’re doing the least while getting the most out of The Artist’s Way, because we believe half-assing it and actually getting through it is better than giving up on week 3.

👉 Want to join us? Start with the first article or podcast episode on Spotify or Apple.

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Write on,

Your friends at Writing Club 🪶

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