Archive - The Next Write Thing

A Notebook Didn't Make Me A Writer

Writing did. Where I came from and how I finally claimed my dream.

Jul 9 •

I Became A Mother Late In Life

Last week, I adopted the little girl I always dreamed of having

Jul 2 •

June 2025

You’re Not My Mother

And wishing doesn’t make it so.

Jun 25 •

A Five, Six, Seven, Eight!

My love affair with Broadway.

Jun 18 •

This Is Going to Hurt Me More Than It Hurts You

Listen now | When a 1960s dinner party goes awry.

Jun 14 •

9:19

It’s Shocking. Just Shocking.

They put an oxygen mask over my mouth and nose and ask me to count backwards from 100 by sevens. I never make it past 86.

Jun 11 •

Listen now | My first time gambling, with my dad...

Jun 7 •

8:54

Substack 101: So, You Want to Write on Substack But You Don’t Know Where to Start?

Join Nan Tepper, graphic designer, tech nerd, and writer! She'll show you the ropes.

Jun 6 •

No, Please. Allow Me...

How I stopped trying to save everyone else and just take care of myself.

Jun 4 •

May 2025

Listen now | I remember that I’m home wherever I go, because "home" resides within me.

May 31 •

8:10

The Elephant in My Room

If it’s okay for an elephant to be big, why isn’t it okay for me to be big?

May 28 •

My Big Night Out!

Listen now | “Why did I bother?” I say to myself, shaking my head, “I won’t meet anyone tonight.”

May 24 •

8:31

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