Across the Desk: Sara Benincasa A series of conversations with fellow writers.

This month on Across the Desk (from The Writer's Atelier), I'm joined by the wonderful @sarajbenincasa.bsky.social!

She was one of the first people I thought of when I created this series, and I was thrilled to have her sit across my desk. Enjoy!

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Ins & Outs for 2026 Because resolutions are super lame!

Resolutions are lame. Instead... here's what is In and Out for me in 2026!

2025: My Year of Reading A delightful recap of my reading progress this past year!

My end-of-year reading recap is now live!

Tell me: what did you love reading most this year?

December Reads Rounding out the year with this short stack of books.

December reads 👇🏻

November Reads Here's a nice stack of good books for you to peruse!

Everything I read in November👇🏻

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Across the Desk: Matthew Long A series of conversations with fellow writers and creatives.

New series on The Writer's Atelier: Across the Desk.

Join me monthly for a conversation w/ another creative.

My first guest is Matthew Long of Beyond the Bookshelf (a wonderful literature publication).

If you'd like to be a future guest, reply or DM me - I'd love to sit across the desk w/ you!

October Reads Get cozy with this great slate of books!

Books read in October: 8
Total for 2025 (so far): 88

Here's what was on my shelf last month!

The Open Tab No. 1 Autumn 2025

I’m finally curating all the things that get stuck in tabs that stay open for far too long, so they aren’t lost forever.

Seasonal drops include writing inspiration, articles I enjoyed, and music I’m vibing with.

Check out Autumn’s open tabs here 👇🏻

Across the Desk Across the Desk — A series of conversations with fellow writers, where we have a quick exchange on process, craft, and inspiration. This will be featured on my Substack, the writer's atelier, in full....

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I want to feature you in a new recurring series on my Substack (The Writer's Atelier) called Across the Desk — a quick Q&A interview about your process & creative work.

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Across the Desk Across the Desk — A series of conversations with fellow writers, where we have a quick exchange on process, craft, and inspiration. This will be featured on my Substack, the writer's atelier, in full....

CALLING WRITERS/AUTHORS/CREATIVES!

I want to feature you in a new recurring series on my Substack (The Writer's Atelier) called Across the Desk — a quick Q&A interview about your process & creative work.

If you are interested, please fill out this form to participate. forms.gle/PW9CCJ6bg2v5...

September Reads Nearing the end of the year, but not the end of my TBR!

Everything I read in September 📚👇🏻

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Welcome to The Writer’s Atelier: my workshop of words. Or, as the French say, atelier des mots.

An atelier is a space where artists shape, refine, and imagine their work. An intimate corner for writing, reflection, and conversation.

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August Reads My late summer reads did not disappoint!

All the books I read in August 👇🏻

July Reads Summer reading is still in full swing, even if the shelf was a bit light this month.

Everything I read in July! 👇🏻

June Reads Summer reads in full bloom, under a strawberry moon!

Everything I read in June👇🏻

May Reads Can't stop, won't stop: I'm still reading my face off!

“Better late than never,” she whispers.

Peep my May Reads here!! 👇🏻

It took me a while, but my novel revisions are locked in. Time to finally hit the query mines!!

April Reads Spring yourself into some seriously great books!

Everything I read in April 👇

Trying (and Failing): Meditation What matters is I tried... I guess?

I tried. I failed. I found something better.

Breaking news, I enjoy oat milk

March Reads Jumping right into Spring with my sweet stack!

I'm seriously behind on posting what I read in March... so... catch up with me here:

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Wow. A masterpiece. Incredible story, gorgeously written, and extremely captivating. I’m hungover.

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A great critique on the time-honored practice and its cultural impact.

Oh, thank you!! 🥰

February Reads Add this fresh slate of books to your TBRs.

My February reading recap is now live!

Keeping A Sunshine State of Mind Avoidance and denial is actually working wonders!

So, what are YOU doing to stay sane in these trying times?

Please, share. We need to lean on each other more now than ever!

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Dense; a very detailed and well researched history of Gucci.

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So gripping. Excellent pacing and packed with suspense.