Hi Reader, In a month full of sparkle and chaos, I offer you this: a quiet corner on the internet where words matter, stories land, and grammar doesn’t take a holiday. 🎁 Write Like You Mean It is the gift that keeps on giving—especially if you love: ✨ weekly Word Nerd Wednesday drops 🎄 deeply human essays about creativity, love, and loss 🎁 reminders that writing can save your life (or at least your sanity) So if you’ve been meaning to subscribe—or just want a little reading break between...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hiya Reader, Okay, that's a wrap on the secret stash of Fuckery. But don't worry, I've got something equally awesome lined up: my year-end copy consult sale. Stay tuned, because it's personalized, hands-on, and exactly what you need to kick your copy into high gear. Best,
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, At the start of every month, I like to kick things off with a question—something light, seasonal, and maybe a little bit spicy. This month’s: 🎄 If Christmas is your jam, are you Team Real Tree or Team Fake Tree? 🎄 Growing up, we were solidly Fake Tree folks. My parents didn’t have a car, and we didn’t live anywhere near the kind of woods you’d want to wander into for a tree (unless you count the weedy strip behind the laundromat). So out came the same dusty box every December,...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, December—the month of "let's finish strong and set up Q1 right." Three things worth knowing as you plan: 1. Last call for signed Fuckery books. How many remain in the secret stash? Even I don't want to say. If you're thinking about it, now is the time. Don't let your holiday gifting be boring. Or find yourself holding the [empty gift] bag because you didn't snag a signed copy of Fuckery in time. 2. LinkedIn training funding is still available for eligible MA companies. Perfect for...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Thanksgiving is a few days away, which means it’s time to prep your pie crusts, stretch your patience, and plot your escape routes. (Pro tip: the linen closet has excellent acoustics and no foot traffic.) So when you need a break from the chaos—or a palate cleanser between stuffing and side-eyes—treat yourself to some grammar advice. Over on Substack, Write Like You Mean It is still serving up weekly helpings of writing wisdom. Word Nerd Wednesday is free for all, but subscribers...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I'm not much of a Black Friday gal. But Small Business Saturday? I'm all in. Here's the deal: Buy one signed copy of Fuckery and get the second at half off. I'll throw in free shipping, because spoiling you is my thing. Perfect for supporting small businesses AND your holiday gift list. How many books are up for grabs? Classified. But here's a bonus—every purchase today gets you entered to win an Hour of My Time for writing wisdom. Think of it as professional development meets...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader my brilliant 411 crewmember, Hot on the heels of having an essay accepted (details to come, but yes, you’ll probably have to buy the anthology to get the whole scoop), I’ve decided to ride that wave of momentum straight into new territory. Among the many adventures in the ongoing saga of Judi Harrington, Writer at Large and Legend in Her Own Mind, I’ve taken a rather bold leap: I’ve applied for a writing residency. And because I am nothing if not deeply superstitious (and maybe just...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Quick reminder—that free 10 Things A Copywriter Can Do For You guide drawing closes Friday! If you haven't entered yet: [Get Your Guide Here] Now, some people say you can have too much of a good thing, but I say hogwash! Because one Fuckery book just isn't enough (and because I love gifting chaos), I'm offering TWO signed copies for $35. Free shipping included. Personalization? Optional, but highly recommended. How many bundles do I have? Your guess is as good as mine. Secret stash...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, my fellow story lover, A few days ago, I shared the news that one of my essays had been accepted for publication in the next issue of True Tales from The 90-Day Memoir — the anthology created inside Alan Watt’s 90-Day Memoir program. Well… guess what landed in my inbox? The Mothers story collection — the very one my essay is in — is launching on Amazon next week. Talk about timing. I wrote this piece in a moment of intentional pause, when I’d stepped back from a memoir draft and...
28 days ago • 1 min read
