You know what’s actually helpful? Your opinion.

I want to know what you love, what you need, and how I can make this space work better for us.

Hi friends—this summer has been a whirlwind of chaos. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been feeling extra under the weather. Between the extra-hot days, some serious energy dips, and the usual craziness of of midyear, I’ve found myself needing to slow down, reassess, and ask some big questions.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the work I do here—and how I can keep showing up in a way that actually helps you feel more creative, more connected, and more confident telling your story.

So this week, I’m doing something a little different:

I want to hear from you.

It’s short, it’s friendly, and it’ll help me make smarter choices about what to share in the newsletter, how I run my workshops, and what kinds of resources I build next. Whether you’re brand new or you’ve been reading for years—I really value what you’re thinking and the best ways in which I can help you creatively tell your stories.

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Here’s what we’ll cover in this email:

• Why I’m asking for your input

• What I’m hoping to learn from you

• How I’ll use the responses going forward

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I Don’t Want to Keep Guessing

Over the past few months, I’ve been feeling a tension I can’t ignore. I love sharing behind-the-scenes thoughts and creative ideas every week—but I also know that not every post lands the same for everyone. And I don’t want to waste your time. I want this newsletter to feel like it gets you. Like it’s helping you grow. Like it belongs in your inbox.

So I put together my short reader survey to get a clearer picture of what you already know, what you’re curious about, and how you like to learn—especially from me.

What I Want to Learn From You

The survey covers three main things:

1. What you already know
   Are you familiar with Daily Pages? The Currently List? Feminist scrapbooking? Do you know the difference between ALP, FSS, and this newsletter?

2. What you want more of
   Tutorials? Prompts? Printables? Essays? Real talk about creative identity? I want to know what’s actually helpful to you right now.

3. How you like to learn
   Do you prefer video, audio, live workshops, written guides, or just a quiet inbox moment once a week?

It’s designed to take just a few minutes, and your answers will shape what I focus on this fall and beyond.

Thank You for Being Here

If you fill out the survey, you’ll be entered to win a free annual paid subscription to this newsletter.

Already a paid subscriber? If you win, I’ll add another year to your plan. No strings. Just a big thank you for showing up.

And if you’ve got more thoughts than fit in the survey form? Just reply to this email. I always read them.

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Here’s what we covered today:

• Why I’m sending out this reader survey

• What your answers will help me build

• How to win a free annual subscription

Action step: Take 3 minutes and fill out the survey here.
It really means the world to me.

Talk to you next week!

xoxo,

Kristin

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