How do you do what you do, every day?

I received this letter from a young woman who’s at the beginning of what I’m certain will be a big life in advertising. With her permission, I’m replying here. Dear Stefanie, What does a female need to do to have her name remembered in this business by the males she works with every day? I thought it was something like “work really really hard,” “do really really … Continue reading How do you do what you do, every day?

Just You And The Words And The Dark Sky You Shout To

About a week ago, I received a tweet from a reader named Thomas, which read: I started a novel and got 3/4 the way written then lost inspiration. Anything I can do to rekindle the desire to finish my book? With permission, I’m replying here. Dear Thomas, Let’s begin with a confession: I haven’t finished my debut novel yet either. I’m working on it, with … Continue reading Just You And The Words And The Dark Sky You Shout To

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The Life That Will Be Your Life Forever

I received the below email from a reader on New Year’s Eve. With her permission, I’m replying here. Dear Stefanie, I’m 37 and single and not a mother. I was engaged for a while and have been in a series of relationships for the last 12 or so years. I recently realized I want to have a family, but I’m mystified as to how I … Continue reading The Life That Will Be Your Life Forever