Nan Tepper • The Next Write Thing
This an “about” page. So, what’s it about?
The Next Write Thing is about recovery and growth. Recovery from disordered eating and thinking, recovery from depression and trauma. It’s about the stories of my childhood and the lessons I’ve learned. About how I move through the world. It’s about love and community. About laughter, gratitude, and freedom from fear. It’s about coming out in the 1970s and having a gay dad. About doing the 12 Steps, one step at a time. It’s about being patient and honest and kind. About discovering my true purpose and sharing it with the people around me. So, it's about almost everything.
I’ll tell you my stories and share from my heart. I’m so happy you’re here.
About being a subscriber to The Next Write Thing
I publish one essay every Wednesday. My essays are about my life. They’re amusing, brave, and kind. Some essays are more serious than others, and some are funny. I look for the humor in my world through my writing. I am very fortunate to be able to laugh at myself.
About free vs. paid subscriptions
I decided when I started writing on Substack that I wouldn’t paywall any of my work. I’ve since changed my mind and have adapted my model. Every essay is free for a month, and then they’re paywalled. My podcast (TK) will be for paid subscribers only.
I believe in an honor system. Writing my essays takes thought and time. It’s not my hobby––it’s an evolving career. If my writing is valuable to you and offers something you can’t find anywhere else (me!), consider supporting my work with a paid subscription. Please share with anyone you think you might enjoy my stories.
The 4 subscription levels and what you receive:
• Free: Everything I write. There’s always a donation button at the end of each post if you’d like to treat me to a symbolic cup of coffee every so often. But no obligation at all, I’m delighted that you’re reading.
• Monthly paid: Everything I write and the satisfaction of knowing that you’re supporting my efforts financially. $5/month
• Annual paid: Everything I write including the archives, the podcast, and the satisfaction of knowing that you’re supporting my efforts financially. $50/year (17% savings)
• FON––Friend of Nan: Everything I write including my archives, the podcast––and the satisfaction of knowing that you’re supporting my efforts financially––and blowing my mind! You are a true patron of the arts. $250/year
About Nan
I'm a happily-aging kid raised in the 1960s. I'm a writer and a web + graphic designer. I live in upstate New York, and perform in story slams every so often. I love, maybe not in this order: laughing, books, learning, my friends, word games (especially crossword puzzles), Ted Lasso (especially Roy Kent), chocolate, bright colors, my pups, and my cat (even though he’s a psycho kitty). I believe in kindness, healing, and––I’m reaching for this––a higher power or higher purpose that’s greater than just me. That's a new idea in my world, and I’m hoping that it will set me free.
I’ve resisted sharing my writing for so long. When I was a kid I wanted to be a writer more than anything. My role model was Harriet M. Welsch, of Harriet the Spy (more about Harriet later). Somewhere along the way, I lost track of my dream. Time's a-wasting so I'm here, writing, and claiming my life.
