Archive - First Draft

Coming down from the stage

Hi friends, First up, a reminder that I’ll be in Queens for a conversation with Brooke Shaffner and Jess DeCourcy Hinds on Friday, May 3, 7:00 p.m., at…

Apr 21 •

Jennifer Savran Kelly

Renumbering chapters

Hi friends, Before I dive in to the glamorous topic of renumbering chapters, I want to remind you that I’ll be in Queens for a conversation with Brooke…

Apr 14 •

Jennifer Savran Kelly

March 2024

Lammy shortlist!

+ a birthday, a root canal, and a writing prompt

Mar 28 •

Jennifer Savran Kelly

The gift of feedback

Plus books, burlesque, and robots

Mar 17 •

Jennifer Savran Kelly

Willing to lose

Hi friends, It’s been a while. I’ve missed this community, but I’ve been keeping my head down working on projects, and that’s felt good and right for…

Mar 2 •

Jennifer Savran Kelly

January 2024

The random inspiration of libraries

Hi friends, It’s been way too long since I’ve been to the public library. I’ve been thinking about that magic I felt as a kid when I got my very first…

Jan 27 •

Jennifer Savran Kelly

December 2023

"Personal and specific, vulnerable and honest"

Hi friends, Happy holidays and a sweet New Year to you all! As we wrap up 2023, I’m so grateful to my agent and publishing team for helping me get my…

Dec 31, 2023 •

Jennifer Savran Kelly

Hi friends, Before I get into the newsletter, I’d like to share a silly confession and some fun news: Shortly after I began writing, Poets & Writers…

Dec 17, 2023 •

Jennifer Savran Kelly

Hanging with writer friends counts as writing

Hi friends, Before I delve into the newsletter, I’m thrilled to say that it's release day for the Endpapers paperback. I'm so happy to share this…

Dec 5, 2023 •

Jennifer Savran Kelly

November 2023

On writing and mortality

A hopeful perspective

Nov 17, 2023 •

Jennifer Savran Kelly

Writing is a teacher

Hi friends, Before I get to the newsletter, here are some upcoming events I’d love to see you at: Virtual discussion with From the Source Bookclub A…

Nov 4, 2023 •

Jennifer Savran Kelly

October 2023

What Is Really Calling to You?

Oct 10, 2023 •

Jennifer Savran Kelly

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