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Ally's avatar

Hi AMO! I've been reading your newsletter since whenever you were doing your memoir writing class on here (Lauren Sapala recommended you way back when). I feel kind of like a baby version of you. I had a band in high school and worked a soundboard for concerts for a few years. And the only thing I ever wanted to go to college for was to be a librarian (but I hate school so that won't be my future). Now I'm just focused on my main dream of writing books.

I'm only 29 but I also have a love for analog. I've tried making my own zettelkasten for years, but could never figure out an organizational process that worked best for me. So currently it's just a mess of note cards everywhere like you but also in the notes app on my phone. Maybe I'll try the dewey decimal system too! I'm so happy you found a system that works for you!

I love your newsletter and writing style and I'm always excited to get your emails and I'm excited for you to write your new book!!

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Hi Ally! Thank you so much for the kind words and for reaching out. I send my work out into the void and I never know how it's landing with people. I love that we have so much in common, including the note-card factor! Even with the zettelkasten - the notecards are still everywhere, ha-ha. I remember that Lauren referred you awhile back - hope the writing is going well for you. Let me know what you're working on, and let's stay in touch! Thanks again, xo AMO

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