Kayleigh Shoen
@kayleighshoen.bsky.social
I help busy people fit creativity into their lives NOW, not someday. Links: https://www.kayleighshoen.com/links
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I might play this as my alarm every morning for the next month
September 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I might play this as my alarm every morning for the next month
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Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
September 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
I could never find a ranked list of flash fiction lit mags, so I made my own! #flashfiction #amwriting #microfiction
September 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I could never find a ranked list of flash fiction lit mags, so I made my own! #flashfiction #amwriting #microfiction
not to be conspiracy minded, but Hulu cutting out RIGHT after the speech about how we need to keep theaters going is pretty funny #oscars
March 3, 2025 at 3:39 AM
not to be conspiracy minded, but Hulu cutting out RIGHT after the speech about how we need to keep theaters going is pretty funny #oscars
How much creative time have you had this week? If the answer is “none,” join me for “The Art of the List Story”. In lieu of payment, donate what you can to a charity supporting immigrants’ rights. Sign up now, and I’ll see you tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 on zoom! happy-writing-2.kit.com/artofthelist
February 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
How much creative time have you had this week? If the answer is “none,” join me for “The Art of the List Story”. In lieu of payment, donate what you can to a charity supporting immigrants’ rights. Sign up now, and I’ll see you tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 on zoom! happy-writing-2.kit.com/artofthelist
Free proposal for apple — apple intelligence is free, but joking “it’s not very intelligent” on a podcast now costs $50.
February 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Free proposal for apple — apple intelligence is free, but joking “it’s not very intelligent” on a podcast now costs $50.
I'd be delighted if you would join me for a writing workshop on LIST STORIES, one of my favorite modes! It'll be a fun, generative class, perfect for every writer from beginner to pro. To get in all you have to do is donate to charity & send me a screenshot. Pay what you can ($75 sugg.)
February 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I'd be delighted if you would join me for a writing workshop on LIST STORIES, one of my favorite modes! It'll be a fun, generative class, perfect for every writer from beginner to pro. To get in all you have to do is donate to charity & send me a screenshot. Pay what you can ($75 sugg.)
Are you thinking of starting a newsletter, but aren't sure where to start? Join me this Saturday for "Jumpstart Your Newsletter" and have it running by Monday. sign up and learn more at: grubstreet.org/seminar/jump...
June 11, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Are you thinking of starting a newsletter, but aren't sure where to start? Join me this Saturday for "Jumpstart Your Newsletter" and have it running by Monday. sign up and learn more at: grubstreet.org/seminar/jump...
To be honest, I'll be lucky if I make a penny off this class after I buy all the in-class materials, but it's going to be so fun! Today's your last chance to sign up. We meet tomorrow at 7pm! arlington.ce.eleyo.com/course/4946/...
April 23, 2024 at 6:59 PM
To be honest, I'll be lucky if I make a penny off this class after I buy all the in-class materials, but it's going to be so fun! Today's your last chance to sign up. We meet tomorrow at 7pm! arlington.ce.eleyo.com/course/4946/...
Free writing sesh via Grub Street tomorrow at 5:30pm! Join me for a writing prompt, time to write, and chat with fellow writers. grubstreet.org/event/april-...
April 11, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Free writing sesh via Grub Street tomorrow at 5:30pm! Join me for a writing prompt, time to write, and chat with fellow writers. grubstreet.org/event/april-...
Wednesday is newsletter day. This week I wrote about roses, miracle berries, and eclipse traffic. kayleighshoen.substack.com/p/roses-mira...
Roses, Miracle Berries and Eclipse Traffic
not necessarily in that order
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April 10, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Wednesday is newsletter day. This week I wrote about roses, miracle berries, and eclipse traffic. kayleighshoen.substack.com/p/roses-mira...
reddit makeup advice is like have you tried piggyface milkpop in taupe melon dd cream? it's just like squizzleglue ultimate shade saltbuzz but oily in a good way.
February 28, 2024 at 4:18 AM
reddit makeup advice is like have you tried piggyface milkpop in taupe melon dd cream? it's just like squizzleglue ultimate shade saltbuzz but oily in a good way.
Clos-ing Time, one last call for writing 6 stories in 6 weeks and making new writing friends from the comfort of your own home (it kind of works with the song if you force it) anyway, don't forget to sign up! We start tonight. grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...
February 27, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Clos-ing Time, one last call for writing 6 stories in 6 weeks and making new writing friends from the comfort of your own home (it kind of works with the song if you force it) anyway, don't forget to sign up! We start tonight. grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...
In this week's newsletter: why it's always a good time to stop and smell the roses (especially when you're sleeping) kayleighshoen.substack.com
February 24, 2024 at 7:40 PM
In this week's newsletter: why it's always a good time to stop and smell the roses (especially when you're sleeping) kayleighshoen.substack.com
Start exercising your typing fingers now. In "6 Weeks, 6 Stories - PST" you'll write 6 brand new stories by April! Sign up at grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...
February 23, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Start exercising your typing fingers now. In "6 Weeks, 6 Stories - PST" you'll write 6 brand new stories by April! Sign up at grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...
Attention Night Owls and West Coasters -- this writing workshop is for you! more at grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...
February 21, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Attention Night Owls and West Coasters -- this writing workshop is for you! more at grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...
Just two days left to sign up for Jumpstart Your Flash Fiction! Sneak a little writing time into your Saturday morning. Sign up and more info at grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...
February 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Just two days left to sign up for Jumpstart Your Flash Fiction! Sneak a little writing time into your Saturday morning. Sign up and more info at grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...
some days are tired days and no amount of sleep can prevent it
February 8, 2024 at 7:03 PM
some days are tired days and no amount of sleep can prevent it
Do you love to write, but are short on time? Flash Fiction is a great way to fit a lot of story into small spaces. Take my class "Jumpstart Your Flash Fiction" this Saturday on Zoom via Grub Street to find out more. grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...
February 4, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Do you love to write, but are short on time? Flash Fiction is a great way to fit a lot of story into small spaces. Take my class "Jumpstart Your Flash Fiction" this Saturday on Zoom via Grub Street to find out more. grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...
I can't wait to teach this 3 hour jumpstart on flash fiction. Hoping to bring some new writers into our community! grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...
February 2, 2024 at 9:53 PM
I can't wait to teach this 3 hour jumpstart on flash fiction. Hoping to bring some new writers into our community! grubstreet.org/findaclass/c...
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💚New scholarship announcement!💚
We are pleased to announce that The Salam Award and @usmantm.bsky.social have offered two new scholarships for 2024 Six-Week Workshop Students of Pakistani and Palestinian origin, respectively!
www.clarionwest.org/2024/02/01/t...
#writingworkshop
We are pleased to announce that The Salam Award and @usmantm.bsky.social have offered two new scholarships for 2024 Six-Week Workshop Students of Pakistani and Palestinian origin, respectively!
www.clarionwest.org/2024/02/01/t...
#writingworkshop
February 1, 2024 at 6:37 PM
💚New scholarship announcement!💚
We are pleased to announce that The Salam Award and @usmantm.bsky.social have offered two new scholarships for 2024 Six-Week Workshop Students of Pakistani and Palestinian origin, respectively!
www.clarionwest.org/2024/02/01/t...
#writingworkshop
We are pleased to announce that The Salam Award and @usmantm.bsky.social have offered two new scholarships for 2024 Six-Week Workshop Students of Pakistani and Palestinian origin, respectively!
www.clarionwest.org/2024/02/01/t...
#writingworkshop
*Elton John voice* Uh uh uh eatin some Cheezits
February 2, 2024 at 4:58 AM
*Elton John voice* Uh uh uh eatin some Cheezits
At some point I might start coordinating the author quotes with the content of my newsletters, but for now you just have to click and be surprised! kayleighshoen.substack.com
February 1, 2024 at 4:37 AM
At some point I might start coordinating the author quotes with the content of my newsletters, but for now you just have to click and be surprised! kayleighshoen.substack.com
The Printer needs paper. The Printer needs toner. What about what I need?
January 29, 2024 at 10:16 PM
The Printer needs paper. The Printer needs toner. What about what I need?