JEK Writes
Jessica KlimeshA newsletter about the writerly life: what I've learned (and continue to learn) as a writer and editor, with a focus on the craft of creative writing.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 61 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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Summer Is for Reading
“In my favorite local restaurant, I can just use the word effluvium a few times, and people will automatically understand that William Faulkner is one of my major influences.” —from “A Foolish but Lovable Airport,” in Ate It Anyway: Stories...
Let's Talk about Shoes
First, Curiosity
A couple of months ago while on a walk, I found a blank piece of notebook paper lying on the sidewalk. It had ragged edges, had clearly been torn out of a spiral-bound book. I was immediately curious, imagining what kind...
Why Competing with Yourself Is a Win-Win--in Writing...and in Life
A Runner’s High
This past Sunday, I ran a 10K, my first 10K race since 2022. I signed up for the run at the end of March, inspired by my guiding word for 2026, immersion.
My all-time personal best 10K time was from a 2018 race, so one o...
Repetition, Recognition, and Recurring Characters
I’ve been noticing a lot lately. As in: looking with intent. Last September I wrote about looking for shapes to hone my drawing skills. But it’s not just about shapes; it’s also about patterns.
Drawing is just as much about patterns as it...
Writing Goals/Rejection Goals
I talk (and write) a lot about rejection, partly because it’s inevitable if your goal is to publish, but also because it’s, in my opinion, a vital part of the writing process. Many writers aim for 100 rejections a year (which, admittedly, i...
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Writer and technical editor; loves #flash; short fiction in @CleaverMagazine, @AtticusReview, @BrinkLiterary, @GhostParachute, @trampset, and more.
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