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Hannfried von Hindenburg's avatar

Is there a new slack link? The one in the FAQs doesn't work for me... Thank you in advance!

Jami Attenberg's avatar

Just updated it in the post!

Chloe's avatar

Are the daily emails only for paid subscribers this year? I've had the free subscription to this newsletter for several years now, and have always been able to read the daily emails, but today's email says "subscribers only"

Jami Attenberg's avatar

If you're a subscriber to Craft Talk--paid or free--you'll be getting those letters for free in your inbox every morning. In the evening it becomes paywalled. You, I think, are only subscribing to me personally as opposed to the newsletter itself so you'll have to look for it in the morning or subscribe for $8 for the month. (All of which goes to charity.)

Jami Attenberg's avatar

I updated it in the FAQ, should be working!

Shruti's avatar

Unable to connect on the slack link, it’s says my invitation to connect has been revoked.

Jami Attenberg's avatar

hi updating the link above!

Shruti's avatar

It works! Thanks

Jami Attenberg's avatar

and if it doesn't work, email me at 1000wordsforever@gmail.com

Michelle Beaulieu Morgan's avatar

yeah, i still can't join either. commenting so maybe i'll get a notification when it is fixed :)

Jami Attenberg's avatar

hi updating the link above!

Jami Attenberg's avatar

and if it doesn't work, email me at 1000wordsforever@gmail.com

Michelle Beaulieu Morgan's avatar

worked, thank you!

Ayelet Waldman's avatar

New slack link?

Jami Attenberg's avatar

Updated link now in the FAQ!

Kathryn's avatar

I’m traveling in Spain, so writing may be challenging. But the sensual adventures of a new world will spark my imagination.

Diana Teixeira de Carvalho's avatar

Hi Jami, this is Diana from Portugal. I will try to keep up with the 1000 words per day, but I do have two little amazing girls here, streching my time and attention 🥰 so, I'm not sure I will be able to do the all 1000 words, but somehow some thing I Will definetly write. 🙏

Andrew W's avatar

Your call to be both gentle and tough during #1000wordsofsummer resonated. As a dancer-turned-writer, I’ve learned that consistency and kindness to oneself are both essential to sustaining momentum.

Jackie G.'s avatar

I've attempted to do this every year but I am going to do my best to actually make it stick for the two weeks. I'll have a little bit of a challenge at the very beginning because I have a four day commitment that's going to eat a chunk of my time but I'm committed to making progress on my book and a nudge is always good.

Julie Jordan Scott's avatar

Last year I missed out. This year I was paying attention. The end of May isn't quite Summer in my world AND I love how this daily writing of 1000 words propels me into intentionally writing. THANK YOU!

Kellea Tibbs's avatar

I'm a teacher. School is out in two days. I'm ready. And I'm so thankful you had educators in mind when you first launched this. Teacher Breaks are when I get most of my creative projects done.

Jami Attenberg's avatar

I'm so glad you're in, Kellea! <3 teachers!

Caroline Smrstik's avatar

I feel I should know the answer, but obviously do not: What time (your NOLA time zone) do the letters go out, Jami?

(This year I am trying to organize myself and my writing time differently over here on the other side of the world. 🤞🏻)

Jami Attenberg's avatar

Oh you know I'm always fixing up the letters last minute so I wouldn't count on a specific time. Usually around 6 or 7, occasionally there's an 8 in there. But of course you don't need the letters to get going with your work!

Caroline Smrstik's avatar

True, but it's nice to know when I can expect a little treat.

Kriz Bell's avatar

It will be my 3rd year. Subscribing all year long is worth it and reading the book is always its own resource and reward. Slack is great and I’m so glad to have the community and scaffolding of deadlines! LET’S GO!

Linda Dunn's avatar

I really love the idea of the Scholastic Book Fair!

Hayley Bruning's avatar

VERY excited. 🙌🏻

Driftless Melissa's avatar

Hey Jami (or anyone else who knows the answer) , after reading this post I'm confused on one thing: is 1000words happening here on Substack or Slack? Or both? I'm a paid Subtrack subscriber and not clear if now I also need to subscribe to Slack. Apologies if I missed this in the post :)

Jami Attenberg's avatar

In terms of community, Many more people participate on the Slack! I will be checking comments here on the substack as well but the biggest, most regular gathering is on the slack. It exists because it's a more efficient way to chat with people in a more centralized location. (The slack is free.) The letters come from the substack, though.