The weekly letter

A letter from one writer to another.

Once a week, in your inbox: a challenge worth attempting, prompts worth stealing, and a writer worth reading. Five minutes, then back to your draft.

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What's in every issue

One writing challenge

A weekly flash-fiction challenge you can finish in a sitting — with a place to share what you wrote.

Three prompts

Hand-picked story starters across genres. Steal one, twist it, or argue with it.

One featured author

A writer from the community and the piece we couldn't stop thinking about.

One founder note

What we're building, what broke, and what we learned — written by a fellow writer, not a marketing team.

The fine print, plainly

How often will you email me?

Once a week. That's it — no launch sequences, no "last chance" countdowns, no surprise daily streaks.

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Why do I have to confirm my email?

Double opt-in keeps the list honest — you only get the letter if you actually asked for it. The confirmation link lands within a minute.

How do I leave?

Every issue has a one-click unsubscribe link at the bottom. No login, no "are you sure", no guilt trip.