A weekly newsletter on creativity, the arts, the creative process, personal narrative, and the art of living written by writer and writing coach Sebastian Matthews.
Writer and writing coach living in Asheville, NC. I lead personal narrative workshops. Latest: The Patient Body (Red Hen Press). Http://sebastianmatthews.com
Excavating how we tell our stories — in writing and in life. Back in 2026 with new essays, conversations, and a focus on writing, patriarchy, and the work of being honest. Home of The Book I Had to Write podcast.
Books & book-adjacent topics, taking the long view, the writing life, and related resources. Posts every 5-6 days.
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