“Being a writer” doesn’t have to involve publication or literary accolades (just as “being a runner” does not require racing competitively, or being able to run a certain distance or pace).
Yitka! So happy to find you here! I launched my Substack over two years ago and have been pleased about how the platform supports and networks writers. It also prompts me to write weekly. I’d love to develop an actual workshop with a small group of writers I trust & admire (I’m looking at you!) to workshop some pieces. Anyway, I owe you a text separately re HR lodging/prep so we’ll chat soon. Can’t wait to see & read what you do in this space!
Thank you, Sarah! I know I'm a little behind the curve on Substack, but have definitely been inspired by what you've been doing with it these last couple of years! So awesome to see the community you've built with your Substack readers. I'm definitely looking for more accountability in my own writing, too--and also just not wanting to lose touch with the writer part of me when the runner part of my identity often tends to take center stage in my daily life.
Yes yes yes to the notion of a writing workshop! Tell me when and where, and I'm there. :)
Looking forward to seeing you in person this summer, too.
Here for this. Even if its sporadic. It is a niche for sure, one that I am trying to figure out myself! I feel like an imposter to both worlds. I'm not an accomplished runner, but trail running has brought a kind of healing into my life that I'm not sure how I would have accessed otherwise. And I guess I have a degree in literature? Funny that. So, here's to running and to writing!! Apparently everyone is into running these days too, so maybe the niche is getting a tiny bit wider? haha
So inspired by you Yitka! Love how you continue to bring people together and show others that they are capable of more than they may believe. Congratulations on starting this!
YAY!!! Happy to be here and looking forward to seeing this community grow.
I've written a few race reports to wrap my head around what just happened and shared it with friends, but perhaps I will share with the world in the future.
You were SUPER supportive of my little book about running so I'm here for this. Not sure how much I have to contribute these days, but happy to cheer you on!
Yitka, great idea! I can relate. When I left a Southern California major metro daily to cover bike racing my editor laughed in my face and asked why? I said there’s this kid from Texas who’s really good …
Yitka! So happy to find you here! I launched my Substack over two years ago and have been pleased about how the platform supports and networks writers. It also prompts me to write weekly. I’d love to develop an actual workshop with a small group of writers I trust & admire (I’m looking at you!) to workshop some pieces. Anyway, I owe you a text separately re HR lodging/prep so we’ll chat soon. Can’t wait to see & read what you do in this space!
Thank you, Sarah! I know I'm a little behind the curve on Substack, but have definitely been inspired by what you've been doing with it these last couple of years! So awesome to see the community you've built with your Substack readers. I'm definitely looking for more accountability in my own writing, too--and also just not wanting to lose touch with the writer part of me when the runner part of my identity often tends to take center stage in my daily life.
Yes yes yes to the notion of a writing workshop! Tell me when and where, and I'm there. :)
Looking forward to seeing you in person this summer, too.
Here for this. Even if its sporadic. It is a niche for sure, one that I am trying to figure out myself! I feel like an imposter to both worlds. I'm not an accomplished runner, but trail running has brought a kind of healing into my life that I'm not sure how I would have accessed otherwise. And I guess I have a degree in literature? Funny that. So, here's to running and to writing!! Apparently everyone is into running these days too, so maybe the niche is getting a tiny bit wider? haha
So inspired by you Yitka! Love how you continue to bring people together and show others that they are capable of more than they may believe. Congratulations on starting this!
Congrats, Yitka! I'm so excited to read more of your writing and the writing of runners you know. What a fantastic idea. ❤️
Yay!!! 💚💚💚
YAY!!! Happy to be here and looking forward to seeing this community grow.
I've written a few race reports to wrap my head around what just happened and shared it with friends, but perhaps I will share with the world in the future.
I'll always remember our photo shoot together. Glad to support you years later!
You were SUPER supportive of my little book about running so I'm here for this. Not sure how much I have to contribute these days, but happy to cheer you on!
Yitka, great idea! I can relate. When I left a Southern California major metro daily to cover bike racing my editor laughed in my face and asked why? I said there’s this kid from Texas who’s really good …