I've had bad writer's block, so I'm thinking of starting the #WritingPrompts again. For those of you new to my paywall content, in the past I've done writing prompts to get the creative juices flowing and posted them for my subscribers. If anyone wants to join in, contribute to whatever prompts you want, if you are able and only if you feel comfortable sharing.
There is only one rule for anyone partaking or observing:
1. NO UNSOLICITED FEEDBACK -- a lot of the stuff that comes out in writer's prompts is very personal. If I'm asking a question -- it doesn't mean I'm actually looking for an answer. It just means that question came out in the writing prompt and it's something I need to consider. The prompts also aren't cries for help or digging for compliments, so please don't feel the need to pump me up or call the suicide hotline. It's truly just timed stream of conscious writing.
This goes for other people partaking in the exercise. If someone shares something in a prompt and they don't ask for advice--don't give them advice! I understand and appreciate the desire to help but in order for people to feel like they can be honest in their writing prompts, they have to feel safe to say whatever the fuck comes up.
If the prompt made you reflect on something in yourself or your life -- GREAT! -- I want to hear all about it. If you want to partake and post your writing prompt in the comments-- that's awesome! Make sure you save them in a word doc first so you don't lose it.
All of this stuff will be for subscribers only as in my past experience with prompts, shit gets real!
The time has come, Pham!! It’s officially the end of our Locals era. This means that starting now, all of our content will be centralized over at Substack and not Locals.
As you can probably see, my life is getting increasingly more bonkers, in the best possible way--but that means dividing my time between two subscriber platforms is no longer sustainable. Consolidating all of the Pham in one place will make it possible to give you more of the focused attention you deserve.
Don’t panic.
Locals is where it all began so the move is bittersweet. I have made lifelong friends here. We’ve done writing prompts together. Worked ...
Hello new followers, I hope I don’t disappoint you. I want this place to feel like home, where we can escape the Thunderdome and process the world. Where we can post dog pics and recipes and book recommendations. Where we support each other as we get sober, lose weight, embark on new business opportunities, creative endeavors, relationships and travels. I want this to be your oasis of sanity and laughter in an increasingly mad world. A creative outlet where you can share your spirit with us.
We might not have any control over the news cycle—but we can control our habits and attitude. It all starts with us. And hopefully a little piece of that will start here.
Pham, I know it’s late for some of us, but I haven’t had a song in my brain in a bit. So, here’s one of my favorite poems instead.
Poem of the Evening💙
“Come live with me and be my love.”
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44675/the-passionate-shepherd-to-his-love
(Sorry for the delay on this prompt—life happened.)
The writing prompts are back! And since everyone is talking about "what is a woman?" I thought we should dig into our Factory Settings and find out what we learned about this stuff.
