Welcome to my Substack!

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Hi I’m NJ, A lifelong language enthusiast and budding philosopher who believes in the power of words to lift spirits and spark insight.

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My Substack is organized into 5 sections.

1. Essays : Thoughtful explorations of fiction, poetry, and industry. With the occasional philosophy essays.

2. Poetry

3. NJs Bookshelf: (Book reviews & recommended reading for writers.)

4. Publications & News: My personal journey as a full-time writer & editor (the wins & losses), news of publications, as well as any events I’m attending and/or hosting

5. Cozy Chair Reading Events:

1. Slow-Read Book Clubs

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2. Serialized Fiction (Current Story: Astral Academy)

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3. Poetry Open-Mic Readings

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4. Craft Workshops [$]

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5. Beta Reads [$]

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[$] = Paid Subscriber Events.

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[$] Paid Subscribers:

• Office Hours: If you have questions about Literary Craft (or industry) then request a 30 minute zoom with 1-on-1 guidance on your current piece or project.

• Never hit a paywall: Access to Archives, Beta Reads, & Chat

• Craft workshops.

  

  

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I’d love to hear from you—what’s a book or poem that’s made you feel a little lighter lately? Until next time keep dreaming, and above all, keep reading.

-Sincerely, NJ. Simat

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Poetic Threads: For those of us who live in words, edit with caffeine, and revise until our eyelids stick to our scleras. POEtic Threads focuses on comfortable, wearable pieces, that nod to the writing life: for when you’re deep in the draft trenches, heading to a reading/book club, or just want to be cozy.

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