The Spark ✨
by Ruthie Ackermanin 📚 Literature
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The Spark ✨
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A weekly newsletter from a big city girl with big bylines (Vogue, Glamour, NYT) about the craft of writing, building a supportive literary community, plus reading, design, and lifestyle recommendations for creatives of all kinds.
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About Ruthie Ackerman
Ruthie is a writer and developmental editor who has been published in Vogue, Glamour, O Magazine, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and more. Her debut memoir, The Mother Code, was published this year (Random House, 2025)
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