I confess, I am deeply dissatisfied with my recent work & the overall trajectory of this newsletter. I love writing here, but lately, posting has filled me with more anxiety than pleasure.
Coffee-stained pages began as a creative outlet, a space to practice my craft & build confidence as a writer by sharing my work more publicly. I had no specific plan as to the kind of content I would create, but believed this focus would reveal itself to me in time.
Several months later, my publication had grown, but I was still unsure of my perspective. I sought to cure this problem with a rebrand of sorts, resolving to post more frequently, devote more attention to aesthetics, & widen the scope of the content I share. I also used this as an opportunity to attempt to monetize my work, which only worsened things.
There are many creators on this site capable of managing all this brilliantly. But this way of creating is not for me. Words come to me of their own accord, in their proper time: no sooner, no later. Neither should they be inhibited by superficialities. The writing matters most; all else is dust. Straying from this truth made the upkeep of this newsletter feel like a soulless pursuit, a chore exercised out of obligation to the timelines I had set & the readers I feared to disappoint.
This December, I took a step back from Substack to rest & write & consider where to go from this point forward. After much deliberation, I decided it is time to usher in a new era, & with it, a name change that I feel better reflects my point of view.
Without further ado, I am delighted to introduce you to rabbithearted, a collection of gentle meditations on life & literature.
With this revised edition of my newsletter, I am returning to my roots as a writer; I am embracing simplicity. My voice remains the same, but the fundamental priority of this volume is to preserve the heart & authenticity of my work with none of the frivolous trimmings. (I encourage you to visit my page for more insight.)
This means that I will write less often, but do so ever tenderly. You will have access to a new catalog of thoughtful writings, free to read—always. Words are a gift, & I bequeath mine to your gentle keeping. May this newsletter be a second home to you, as it is to me.
Thank you for your patience & understanding as I bring about these changes. I am still finding my way as a content creator & I only hope for the opportunity to grow alongside you.
Be good to yourselves. Go softly.
— S.
You’re amazing
love the new name!!