Being an actual human person is full of complexity, and we often convince ourselves that keeping people at distance is easier than showing up as we are. (“Will I be too awkward and clumsy? Too much, or not enough? What if they find out how I voted?!”) But we were made for more than life on the surface.
Human Together offers conversation on the communal life—for people agree it is not good to be alone (but secretly wonder whether it would be easier).
The publication is hosted over on Substack andTo get full access to essays, updates, book club, podcast episodes, and more, you can become a free or paid subscriber to Human Together on Substack
Here, I hope we can embrace curiosity, ask our questions, pursue compassion, and let our walls down, even if only a little. I’d love for you to join us.
FAQs
Q: What’s the difference between a free and paid subscription?
Most standalone essays and updates will be free to all subscribers. However, paid subscribers do get additional access to essay series, extended podcast episodes, book club, and book-related news. The cost of the subscription helps support my writing work and keeps the podcast uncluttered and ad-free.
Q: What if I cannot afford a paid subscription?
I do not want money to be a barrier. Not ever. If you are interested in full access to all the Human Together things but cannot swing the cost, please email me to request a six-month trial. I will gladly add you to the list, no questions asked.
Q: How often does book club meet?
Human Together Book Club reads one book per month, and we gather together the first Thursday of the month at 8 pm ET. I post discussion questions one week before the gathering, so even if you cannot attend the live gatherings, you can interact with other readers in the comments of monthly book club post.
Q: What is Substack?
I like to say that Substack is what you would get if a newsletter, a blog, and social media had a baby. In many ways, it takes the best of all these platforms and gives writers and readers space to exercise creativity, engage in meaningful content, discover new publications, and read either through the app or your inbox. I chose to publish Human Together on Substack because I liked how subscribers could interact with me and one another in a less-noisy space. Plus, I had more options to expand my offerings (podcast, book club, etc.) and support my work as a writer.