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On my mind this week. The post The Magpie Diary: July 19, 2026. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
The legendary 1930’s essay ‘In Awe of Words’ often circles back to the quiet reasons we write — the rhythms that steady us, the connections that surprise us, and the memories that...
A poem on reading. The post Envoi. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
A composite self-portrait. The post An Accounting. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
By Amy Monticello If there’s a “sweet spot” for an essay’s word count—say, 2,000-4,500 words, as many journals list in their submission guidelines—it has mostly eluded me. Maybe it...
By Allison K Williams A writer friend had an essay rejected fourteen times. It dealt beautifully with the journey of her abusive father’s dementia, and recognizing that her now-car...
Thoughts on making decisions. The post The Magpie Diary: Aug. 9, 2026. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
An essay can have benefits beyond those that come from publication By Elizabeth Roper Marcus Shortly after taking up writing in my late 40s, I finished a memoir piece I was proud o...
This week's reflections. The post The Magpie Diary: July 12, 2026. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
There is a profound, almost sacred space that exists between a wandering thought and a blank page. For many of us, writing begins as a simple school exercise—a string of rhyming w...
At the dawn of my twenties, lonely, destitute, and disoriented by the demands of making a new life in an alien world, I started keeping notes on my search for meaning while working...
Reflections Upon My ReturnContinue reading on Weeds & Wildflowers »
Thoughts on tiny but mighty things. The post Underdogs. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
Thoughts on worrying. The post The Magpie Diary: Aug. 23, 2026. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
Thoughts on this moment in late August. The post The Magpie Diary: August 30, 2026. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
Personal Aphorisms Sara Brady Fri, 07/31/2026 - 03:00 AM When in doubt … Byline(s) Matt Reed
A Note on Reality: The stories in this series are deeply personal reflections. To protect the privacy and peace of the people I care about…Continue reading on The Story Well В»
By Andrea A. Firth Dear Writers: In February, we published our annual Editors’ Wish List of topics that we are interested to see written about on The Brevity Blog—and we appreciate...
This week's inspirations. The post Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Literary Massachusetts. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
A short narrative personal entry of the spectrum of human emotions.Continue reading on Medium »
OG entry: 08/01/2026 | Post-hoc amdt.: 1st half month of 08/2026Continue reading on Medium »
A personal essay about emotional overload, overthinking, nostalgia, motherhood, and everything in between.Continue reading on Medium »
Trying to Get a Response: Now There’s a Well-Lit Cliff: HT: Samuel Cherubin: Joern McArt And About Time: A Song I Like for Some Reason: Featured Product: Concise and to the Point:...
Thoughts from Norway. The post The Magpie Diary: July 25, 2026. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.
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