Wow, have been grappling with the same question for some time now but didn’t have the words to describe it. Also, I didn’t know about personal essays until I accidentally stumbled onto substack when I clicked on one of my favorite Feminist’s instagram story link and saw the wonderful world of personal narrative. Essays were something we used to argue a point, challenge an idea, bring information to others, not a thing so personal. So you’re not alone int that haha! I just jumped in a month ago with no intent just a will to do it.
Lovely essay Bri, thank you for sharing! Whatever the next phase may look like for you never stop writing, the world needs your words.
This was so good, Bri! you captured so many of my own thoughts so succinctly. its clear you pour so much of yourself into your art & I pray your well of creativity never runs dry because you are truly an artist!
so happy to have found you through bookstagram 🩷🩷 the intent feels murky over there and sometimes even insidious but you’re so right that it’s at its best when it’s a supportive community!
Another wonderful essay Bri. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the stages of your bookstagram experience. I have found myself considering my journey as well. Thank you for sharing your writing.
Wow, have been grappling with the same question for some time now but didn’t have the words to describe it. Also, I didn’t know about personal essays until I accidentally stumbled onto substack when I clicked on one of my favorite Feminist’s instagram story link and saw the wonderful world of personal narrative. Essays were something we used to argue a point, challenge an idea, bring information to others, not a thing so personal. So you’re not alone int that haha! I just jumped in a month ago with no intent just a will to do it.
Lovely essay Bri, thank you for sharing! Whatever the next phase may look like for you never stop writing, the world needs your words.
Yes!! What a time to remember before we knew about personal essays??? It seems hard to conceive now. And thank you for your support!
So. Good. I love reading all about the phases of your time on Bookstagram. ✨ and I’m sooooo happy I met you there.
Me too!!! Thank you 🫶🏼
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This was so good, Bri! you captured so many of my own thoughts so succinctly. its clear you pour so much of yourself into your art & I pray your well of creativity never runs dry because you are truly an artist!
Thank u so much!! 🥺🫶🏼
so happy to have found you through bookstagram 🩷🩷 the intent feels murky over there and sometimes even insidious but you’re so right that it’s at its best when it’s a supportive community!
Likewise friend!! And yes I am curious to see how it continues to evolve... lol
Another wonderful essay Bri. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the stages of your bookstagram experience. I have found myself considering my journey as well. Thank you for sharing your writing.
Thank you for reading Greig!! It’s always an important thing to reflect on our journey even if it’s just bookstagram!
I wish I had found bookstagram earlier in 2016 like you did!!
Omg I’m so late in commenting back lol but that’s okay!!! You found it when it was meant to be!