The Big One

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THE BIG ONE explores the practical aspects of creative living in a world that makes this lifestyle really tough.

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  • 1–2 public posts + commenting rights

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  • Subscriber-only posts, including monthly What I Made // What I Paid features
  • Pump-up playlists on the second Tuesday of every month
  • Exclusive interviews with creative folks who are making it work

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About Lillian Stone

I write THE BIG ONE, a weekly newsletter about the practical aspects (healthcare, burnout, generalized despair, etc.) of creative living.

My book, EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE, is available wherever books are sold.

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