The Underwire
Maggie LangrickPersonal essays about being human and the writing life. Occasional poems + writing prompts, self-care and spiritual practices. Intimate, supportive, often uncomfortable.
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Come write with me in the south of France!
Bonjour!
Do you dream of escaping to an inspiring European town where you can focus on your writing and make real progress on a project?
Would you love to have a cultural adventure in the south of France, living like a local—but not have...
Writing through the end of the world
Ok, let me start by saying I know the world is not ending, and I recognize this reads as a very hyperbolic headline. Maybe you are worrying for my mental health. Please, no need. I am still tethered to reality (which, let’s face it, is no p...
What do we do now?
According to the pro-democracy group Indivisible, more than 1,000 peaceful demonstrations are expected to take place in cities and towns across the country this weekend, in response to the recent shooting by ICE of three individuals, includ...
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Hello my friend,
Creative paralysis has many causes, and they all manifest in a version of the statement: I can’t. Those two little words are like ants, deceptively powerful and capable of carrying enormous weight.
When we say I can’t wri...
2025 was my midlife gap year. Here's what I learned.
Hello friend,
I hope you’ve had a lovely holiday season and are enjoying some peaceful down time in this liminal moment before the new year begins. For me, 2025 went out in true form: utter chaos punctuated by moments of beauty and bliss....
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Writer of personal essays, publisher of nonfiction books that help, heal, and inspire at Wonderwell. Irrepressible optimist with a wee fatalistic streak.
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