Then it occurred to me: I could write a special essay every month and simply mail it to dues-paying members as a letter. It just clicked: We’re readers, we’re writers, we’re a new breed of independent scholars bootstrapping a new republic of letters... I should just write you... letters, to bring everyone off the computer screen regularly, to share... See more

Morning “Community” Note

These are Notes that invite other writers to join in the conversation. It could be inviting them to share a recent post or it could be to answer a question, give their ideas and insight, etc.

These Notes aren't trying to teach anything or be profound. They're just creating more of a community and space to connect with others... See more

How does your community welcome and orient someone new to your space?