Issue 1: Be your own cavalry

Oh, hey! Remember when I used to send lil' email updates about my writing and my life? Welp I'm doing that again. Right now! At this very moment!

…and we’re back!

Dear friends & fam & fans & miscellaneous beloveds,

Hello!

Back in the day, I used to send infrequent-ish updates on my writing, my work, and my life…and it’s been a minute. Welp, I’ve got a whole lot to share these days, so I’m revamping the ol’ newsletter, this time via Substack.

At some point over the last two to 12 years, you mentioned (or at least implied) wanting to receive these kinds of updates, hence why I’ve suddenly reappeared in your inbox. If you’d rather not be on this list, feel free to ignore and/or unsubscribe, noooo worries at all. (Pro tip: Substack won’t tell me if you’ve opted out, so feel free to unsubscribe at the bottom, guilt-free!)

For those sticking around, on a semi-regular basis, I’ll share the latest on my poetry, my client work, and my fave things (that could maybe become your fave things)! Sooo without further preambling…let’s get to it.

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1. Poem: “I Wish You Superblooms”

A poem I wrote for my younger sis, and for anyone who could use some love & strength during a tough stretch — may you find the power to “be your own cavalry.” An excerpt:

(Psst…I’m seeking a publisher for my full-length poetry collection (which I just completed!), so please forward along any promising leads. Thankya!)

2. Website: Democracy Works

I had the privilege of rewriting the website and some donor outreach emails for Democracy Works, a fantastic civic tech company driving voter access and participation nationwide. A screenshot:

(Psst…I’m finishing up a handful of projects and seeking new clients. If anyone in your network needs copy/content support for site, email, social, editorial, video, or otherwise, please send them in my direction. Thanks a mil!)

3. Recommendation: #MalCrushMonday

Every week, my sister Mallory writes a profoundly funny, vulnerable, and eloquent newsletter. If you like me, you’ll LOVE her…and her writing. Subscribe to #MCM — the Kassoy family’s best Substack! A screenshot:

With love and thanks,

Ben

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