What is Don’t Look Down?
You know when somebody says, “Don’t look down,” when you’re high above the ground, and the next thing you do is Look Down? Cool, well, that has nothing to do with this newsletter. Actually, it does, but I decided to rewrite this page past my bedtime and can’t recall my intention when naming this newsletter. Sorry. If you read this and think I couldn’t be worth your time, read a post or check back here later for a wittier description.
If you like literature and poetry, you might enjoy my work. I post musings, personal essays, knock-knock jokes, fragments of my struggles to survive in public places, and the occasional short story. I might even write a poem.
Yes, I sometimes place paywalls halfway through my posts. I tried to keep everything free, but people are reluctant to pay for something they get for free, which is a bummer because I hate paywalling my words. Still, I put tremendous effort into my work here and can only rationalize the time spent on this newsletter if it makes a little money. So, if you decide to stick around for more than one post, please consider a paid subscription and get full access to the newsletter and website.
Guess What?
When not writing essays and short stories, I freelance as an editor. So, if you ever have a novel or memoir, even a nonfiction book, that needs copyediting, developmental editing, or line editing, feel free to message me directly through Substack. Or you can contact me through Upwork.
I also help fellow substackers polish their newsletters, or I review their work, make suggestions to improve their writing and give constructive feedback.
Paying subscribers to Don’t Look Down get a 15% discount on my editing services. For prices, you can message me here:
Wait! You forgot to subscribe. Are you undecided? Here, read this essay about my experiences with addiction and early sobriety, my journey to reconnecting with my daughter. It’s one of my favorites. Worst case scenario, you hate it and stop reading after one paragraph. But who knows? Maybe you’ll love it and then subscribe.
Dancing with My Daughter
