Thank you
, , , , , and the 33+ writers who wrote live with me today. 👐🏼If you joined us, you wrote. If you’re watching the replays (sessions A and/or B), you’re about to write. And that is what this is all about.
Today was an unusual LWS double header due to a scheduling snafu. Or was it? 🤔 And on today on all days, July 4th, where many of us aren’t sure how we’re feeling about the current state of affairs in America or, if you’re like me, you know exactly how you feel but we’re stuck in the soup of it anyway.
That being said, I am admittedly one of those people who believes everything happens for a reason, and for whatever reason, we ended up with two LWS’s on July 4th so here we are. May freedom ring with our writing, and I mean that. The morning session “A” is below the paywall, the afternoon/evening session “B” is the hero video above.
In today’s post-writing sessions, I talk about finding a micro buddy as a way to check in with your work (A), as well as how we always feel better when we write (B).
When are the Live Writing Sessions?
Free and paid subscribers receive notifications when I’m live on Substack. I also post upcoming sessions in the weekly Micro Monday post. If you see a scheduled reminder, click “I’m Interested” and you’ll be notified when we begin.
The weekly live sessions are always free. Don't worry if you join late—even two minutes of focused writing is valuable. Trust the process and your timing. Remember, we always add titles last, so they can do some heavy lifting regardless of when you join.
How the 10-Minute Sessions Work
Quick and focused: Drop in at the start (top of the hour) and leave right after—just 10 minutes out of your day
I arrive 5 minutes early to welcome you and say hello; I stay 5 minutes after for questions and a brief craft talk or check-in
We start promptly at the top of the hour with a countdown timer on screen
⤓ Download the Live Writing Session Table of Contents template to help track your work (free for all subscribers).
Latecomers are always welcome—just start writing. The prompt will be on screen along with the countdown timer. Even if you show up with two minutes left, you will have something. Trust your timing and make those two minutes count.
LWS #23 A
Today’s prompt begins at 5:15
Today’s post-session talk (get a micro buddy + trusting pieces that don’t seem to be/have “enough”) begins at 18:39
LWS #23 B
Today’s prompt begins at 2:00
Today’s post-session talk (how to write when you don’t feel like writing + organizing your micro) begins at 14:13
Paid subscribers receive access to the prompts, bonus content, and the comment section, as well as today’s first LWS session A. If you’ve been thinking about becoming a paid subscriber, this is a great day to do it.
Remember: we always feel better when we write. Also: this is a great time to be writing. So let’s get started!👇🏼
