My Writing Life

I wrote something on spec,

but I don't regret it.

Sep 5 • 

Ashley Archambault

August 2025

Turns out, I like working.

But is that okay?

Aug 21 • 

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July 2025

On keeping at it.

When I didn’t experience instance success in my writing, I realized that success was something that came from keeping at it.

Jul 23 • 

Ashley Archambault

On other writing...

in my inbox.

Jul 9 • 

Ashley Archambault

June 2025

On doing hard things...

in your writing work.

Jun 25 • 

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How my writing goals changed…

with an impending surgery.

Jun 11 • 

Ashley Archambault

May 2025

I was asked for an interview.

And I obliged.

May 28 • 

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A peeve, a hack, and a confession...

walk into a bar.

May 14 • 

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April 2025

The downside of the personal essay… is that it gets personal.

I never intended to write personal essays.

Apr 30 • 

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I don’t usually talk politics…

But when I do, it might involve BOOKS.

Apr 16 • 

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Making the point to remember

I was recently reflecting on my monthly writing goal and where I was this time last year, this time two years ago, and so on.

Apr 2 • 

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March 2025

What’s with all the gatekeeping?

or: Why keep trade secrets?

Mar 20 • 

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