About
Being KnownAuthentically sharing stories and poems from the heart about our experience of being human and our ongoing process of becoming perfectly imperfect. Writing mostly real and raw with a sprinkle of microfiction!
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Authentically sharing stories and poems from the heart about our experience of being human and our ongoing process of becoming perfectly imperfect. Writing mostly real and raw with a sprinkle of flash fiction!
Editors
Galit Birk, PhD
Psychology, human potential, therapy, coaching, possibility, vulnerability, authenticity, connection, being known, giving my words wings! Perfectly imperfect.
Tina L. Smith
Writer, humorist, animal lover, lifelong language geek (er, I proofread for fun). I write on diverse topics that catch my fancy. Everything but haiku(tm). [she]
Randy Shingler
Writer, Poet, Essayist, Meditator, Compassionate Being, Top writer in Poetry,History, and Diversity.
Writers
Galit Birk, PhD
Psychology, human potential, therapy, coaching, possibility, vulnerability, authenticity, connection, being known, giving my words wings! Perfectly imperfect.
Sarene B. Arias
Hands-on healer and author of Compassionate Divorce. Support me by being a paid member: sarene.medium.com/membership 👋🏼 sarene.arias@gmail.com
Kate Mackay
Tech enthusiast, EdTech advocate, science teacher, 360 amature photographer, part-time writer and full-time learner.
Geetika Sethi
I believe in leaving a bit of sparkle everywhere I go. ✨Wife to 1, Mom to 3 and a Holistic Health Coach. Authoring books on Poetry, Quotes and Short Stories.
Aimée Brown Gramblin
Age of Empathy founder. Creativity Fiend. Writer, Editor, Poet: life is art. Nature, Mental Health, Psychology, Art. Audio: aimeebrowngramblin.substack.com
D. C. Thomson
Writer, runner, lover of nature, audiobook addict. Poems, short stories, novels, daily thoughts, and fiction. Run be free.
Doug Ecks
Doug Ecks, Esq is a lawyer and freelance writer for Whowhatwhy.org . He also writes novels as Doug X.
Sydney Duke Richey
Writing from the heart, I’m inspired by everyday experiences. My poems, haiku and non-fiction come from a slice of my life. *Top Writer in Poetry*
Rob Janicke
Former indie record label owner currently writing my first book, SLACKER - 1991, Teen Spirit Angst and the Generation It Created. Follow me on IG @rob_janicke
Rica Ramos-Keenum
Journalist, yoga enthusiast, author of Petals of Rain and Nobody's Daughter: A Memoir of Healing The Mother Wound. Connect at Ricawrites.com
The4thQuadrant
Hi 👋🏼 I’m Tina Nayak. I write about my learnings, point of view on growth-related topics focussing on startup, product, marketing & personal development
Deeksha Agrawal
programmer | love literature | space of inclusive perspectives | acceptance for all thoughts that could possibly exist in the Universe
Penofgold
Penofgold loves to write, calligraph, and dance. A part-time therapist, her biggest visions are for the healing of people, and the unity of our planet.
Emily Jennings
Meditation Teacher, Psychic, and Twin Flame Coach exploring Consciousness, Oneness, and Spiritual Humor | IG: @wellness_oneness | www.wellnessoneness.com
Nicole Linke
I talk about developing strength in body and mind. | Ultrarunner | Ultrarunning Coach | Newsletter: https://nicolelinke.com/newsletter-sign-up/
Rabia Zulfqar
I enjoy writing about my surrounded people and their real life problems along with its solutions. | Interested in spreading good vibes.
Connie Song
Reader | Writer | Poet | Medium Top Writer | Editor of Purple Ink | Coffee Fanatic | Twitter Connie Song 10.
April Callaway
Writer/Reader/Cat lover. I live in the US Pacific Northwest. Currently editing my first YA romance.
Sarah L. Harvey
Writer, poet, lover of nature. Therapist. Tender heart. Wild soul. My publication is Dream It Up.
Sтepн Tнoмpѕoɴ
Mom of 4 | Award-Winning Romance Writer | Poetess | Dragon Tamer | Runner for the Joy | Savorer of Coffee Moments |✨ mybook.to/woven ✨ linktr.ee/stephthmpsn
Efron Koen, MFA, MA
Truth-teller and nonfiction writer interested in personal growth, digital media, investing, cryptocurrency, and smashing the patriarchy. Also a librarian.
Sarah J. Baker
Navel Gazer | Feminist | Urban Agriculturalist | Queen of Snark | Sweating the little things | FB @ SarahJBakersTeacup
Shubham Goel
25 | Driven by kindness & curiosity | Ex-Software Engineer | Writer | Bibliophile | Newsletter: soulletter.substack.com
Lisa Gastaldo
Writer. Mother. Widow. Survivor. Looking for life’s perfect fit at SearchingForBigGirlPanties.com
Cheshire Chaton
Learnaholic: Data. Psychology. Cognition. Neurosciences. Improvement. | Environmental Economist | | Data Analyst by day, AI enthusiast the rest of the time
Junaid Jamshed
PsyD | Psychology, Tech Enthusiast | Mental Health | I help high achieving-people-pleasers overcome anxiety.
The Poetry Lover's Companion
A writer, a poet, and a keen observer of nature, I engulf the emotion of romance and love in my poetry and writings.
Jupiter Grant
Writer, Poet, Narrator, Freelancer. Living in UK & my own head. Send queries here: jupiterslair@gmail.com. Buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/jupitergrant
Deborah Weir
Unnervingly passionate about the minutiae of life | 4X Top Writer: Satire, Parenting, Humor, Music
Rebecca Ruth Gould, PhD
Poetry & politics. Free Palestine 🇵🇸. Caucasus & Iran. Writer, Educator, Translator & Editor. rrgould.hcommons.org https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/rebecca-gould
Rowen Veratome
They/them. Perpetual student. Recovering from PTSD. Writes philosophically, formally, poetically, playfully, politically, personally, with love, ad infinitum.
Josie ElBiry
3x Top Writer “This Happened to Me”. Creative nonfiction, short fiction and poetry. Thank you for reading.
Stacy Becker
Co-founder of Third Horizon; keenly interested in pulling the truth thread from our snarled organizational lives
Brinda Koushik | Copywriter | Mom | Avid Reader
Tech Content Marketing Writer | Download 366 powerful quotes on writing for free -> https://wealthwithwords.gumroad.com/l/366quotesonwriting
Brad Creech
Pastor - husband - father - author of The Dark Night of the Soul (https://a.co/d/am6tM6i)
Caroline Mellor
Mother, writer, creature in awe. Top writer in poetry and climate change www.carolinemellorwriter.com @_carolinemellor_
Heather M. Shrum
I love words and ideas. I write thoughtful stories and poems on life. Curious about spirituality, philosophy, history, health, psychology/science, the unknown.
Jodi Rempel
Moved my personal storytelling to Postcards on Life on Substack. Subscribe: https://jodirempel.substack.com/welcome
Gretchen Lee Bourquin
I’m a MN writer battling my demons & learning to celebrate angels. facebook.com/gretchenleewritermn/ twitter.com/gretchenlee instagram.com/gretchenleebourquin
Raegan Hedley (Reggie)
Professional copywriter. Former party girl. Never met a swear word I didn’t like or a piece of plastic I didn’t hate.
Anna Woods
Just a sober girlie in her 20's navigating, evolving, and trying to be 1% better every day. Author of The Healing Choice to Forgive
Mark Tulin
I escaped a therapy career to follow a dream. Poetry/Humor/Sexuality/Doodler/Storyteller — https://crowonthewire.com
Bingz Huang
Gentleness Coach & Certified MAP Practitioner. I can guide you to feel happy and fulfilled despite life challenges.
Amber
Homeschool Mama. Award-winning poet, author, artist, photographer. Holistic Wellness .Podcast host. Founderx8.http://www.linktree.com/ambermichellewellness
N. Y. Adams 🖋️
Nicole Y. Adams is a freelance commercial German/English marketing and PR translator and editor based in Brisbane, Australia. 🌴☕ www.nyacommunications.com
Ivan Yong Wei Kit
I write to deliver hope: a constant expectation of good. Subscribe : ivanyongweikit.substack.com/about
Nombuso Makhubu
I am of southern African descent living in Ottawa, Canada. My academic qualifications are law, human rights and social justice, global action and engagement.
Jheets Jots
Novice Writer| Tech, Biology, and Social Psych| BSc in Molecular Genetics 🔬 Dreamer 💭 Poet 🖋Tamil Canadian| Creator of https://medium.com/the-mole-biologists
Rute Barros
Bookworm & Dreamer 🇵🇹 🇮🇪 Get free book recommendations sent directly to your inbox: https://perusal.substack.com/
Randy Shingler
Writer, Poet, Essayist, Meditator, Compassionate Being, Top writer in Poetry,History, and Diversity.
Élan Loves Expression
© Élan-writer || Follow an art admirer || Shop: lan-6.creator-spring.com; Treat: medium.com/gift; Tip: ko-fi.com/luvelan
Connie Ottmann
Solo adventurer, writer, painter, not-really-retired former high school English teacher, who enjoys jumping into the unknown. Find me at connieottmann.com
Michelle Lovett, LCSW, E-RYT
I believe in Coffee, Miracles, Humans & Divine. I trust in rhythm, beating hearts/open & breath/deep. Trees are my favorite color & words my favorite toy.
Maja Savic
Holistic Coach & Healer, Spiritual Mentor, Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher, Vocalist and Motivational Speaker based in Paris. https://qinspiredlife.com/
Kate Warrington
Writing about mental health, sexual wellness, OCD and other musings. Columnist of Overthinking Everything at She Explores Life. Follow @warrington_kate
Mimi Bordeaux
Renegade of prose_+ creator of the troubled mentor-= abyss gaunt and drying on the inner::+sinking memory flowing through subconscious mind: it's the dreamland
Ashley Nicole
Wife, Toddler Mama, Lifestyle Content Creator on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9nEOBqc2990XPPTdHAaVCg
Ritambhara Khemani
Upgrading professionally and living passionately. Constantly destroying the idea of being good at artistic things to enjoy them — Like, subscribe and Follow You
Rowen Quinn
I am a nature lover, US explorer, and photographer. I love to help, and entertain people with my words. Spread love, not hate!!! Be kind…
Ramblings Anon
Neonatal RN | NZ/Māori | Writer of raps, poems, and other rambles | Lover of music, nature, animals, food, and chess ❤
A.M. Radulescu
Certified bookworm, published author, hopeful dreamer, advertising professional. Writing about life and self-growth. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JRJ3P5T
Lennie Varvarides
London-based dyslexic creative working in development. Founder of DYSPLA, founding editor @ The Museum of the Neurodivergent-Aesthetic.
Giulietta Passarelli
Author/Poet/Writer of middle gr. novels, short stories, poems, for adults, YA, the ageless: https://www.gpassarelli.com; updates website every 1st of the month.
Manisha
Pen (or in this case the laptop) is mightier than the sword. Unwillingly prescribed the red pill of truth instead of the fun blue pill. Sensitive INFJ.
Hannah Kewley
Processing all shades of my life through writing, especially poetry, whilst sipping tea and raising my two kids. Find more at seeingtheserendipity.uk
Rosy Gee
An author working hard towards becoming a full-time novelist. You can find out more here: http://rosygee.substack.com
Paul Mansfield
A mage of the pen, whose magic springs from the telling of tales. An iconoclast who promotes all fiction, but whose love is Transgressive Fiction.
Y.M. Saegusa
Advocate for regenerative agriculture and environmentally sustainable living. Future homestead owner. Editor of https://medium.com/satoyama
Alison Jacobson
Living my best life in midlife and helping other women do the same. Part spirituality/part practicality. alison-jacobson.com
Anthony David Vernon
*insert bio that lists things I have done but not in a way that is too stiff because I want to come off cool*
Sarah Beshr
Reporting live from planet earth on all things related to data science and the human condition.
Grace Mary Power
Editor of Thirty over Fifty. I help you to care for yourself through spirituality and tech. We need both.
Carol Townend
I write about many issues, and I write fiction for all ages. You can visit my Amazon page here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carol-Ann-Townend/e/B09GFV6C1C/
Jade Willow
Jade Willow enjoys writing eccentric poetry for her readers. She also enjoys cups of tea, books, comfy socks, and comfy chairs. twitter.com/poetjadewillow
David Graham
Due to injury I write using voice dictation software. Lover of psychology, science, humour, history, fiction & self-improvement. https://linktr.ee/DavidGraham86
Margarette Mathias
A daydreamer who loves cats, coffee, and life talks. Support me and my works at ko-fi.com/margarettemathias
Daniel Fincher
Freelance Writer, Storyteller, and Poet — Founder of Artistic Autism and Five-Minute Fiction
America Zed⚡
Survivor. Optimist. Compassionate Soul ❤️ INSPIRATION / HELP ~ Top Writer in POETRY https://www.solaceforthesensitive.com 🦋
Mag Moreno
Mental health pro. Mom of pandemic twins and toddler. Loser of 1 dad to cancer and 1 dad to Covid. Finder & keeper of humor anywhere it exists.
Jonathan Townend, RMN - Editor - Friend of Medium
Psychiatric Nurse Writer. Owner of Creative Passions, The Shortform, No Shame, World of Fiction publications, and co-editor for The Chocolate River.
Beth Byfield
Self-awareness and personal growth= better relationships. You have to know who you are before you can become who you want to be.
Life of Adventure
Writer, reader, sailor, cook. Learn how I create homemade meals in my tiny sailboat.
Sadie Seroxcat
Essays & Poetry. Chronic illness. Mental Health. Literature. Boost Nominator. 'Counter Arts', ‘Rainbow Salad’ & 'Seroxcat's Salon' sadie.seroxcat@googlemail.com
Sarah McInnes
I write about neurodiversity, education, parenting, creativity, literature, memoir. UNC-CH Grad. Mom to a kid with ASD & ADHD https://linktr.ee/sarahmcinnes
Julia Winsa
Interdependent thinker, deep feel-er, and empiric learner: sharing thoughts and stories on life and love
Carmen Micsa, MA in English, podcaster
Top writer in Ideas & Food. Mother, BA/MA in English, published author, poet, real estate broker/CEO, marathoner, & avid reader. Author of The Morsels of Love.
Fiza Ameen
On Medium, I write to simplify the patterns for you (without over-simplifying them)| 1X top writer in Books| Find my blog: https://n9.cl/techpicking
RAINNA
Currently writing a memoir• I write about JESUS, life lessons, health, relationships & self-improvement•Featured in Thought Catalog & Elephant Journal🇵🇭🇨🇦
Anne Chisom
Writing on whatever strikes my mood, from politics to humor (or a combination of the two), to spirituality, or whatever else shows up. Retired, not in retreat.
Brigitte Michelle
Avid reader, sometimes writer and visual creative, mostly just hoping to engage with your muses. 💫
Divina Grey
Mom 💕| Writer ✍ | Musician 🤘🎸| CNA 💜 | Sporty Spice 🏋️♀️🚵♀️ | Free Spirit ✌🏳️🌈 | Coffee Connoisseur ☕ | divinasrelease@gmail.com 💻📧
Heather Thompson
HUMAN | AcquiredSavant Artist | Synesthesia | Poet | Entrepreneur | HealthcareFuturist -AI | Published Worldwide | KeynoteSpeaker | Contemplative | RareDisease
Kyomi O'Connor
Author of memoir, A Sky of Infinite Blue, Universalist, Lifetime student, Friend, Join me my spiritual life at kyomi.substack.com and kyomioconnor.com
Jimmy Misner Jr.
I like to write about everything but mainly life lessons, relationships, and advice in general. I respond to comments so feel free to start a conversation!
Mitchell Peterson
Freelance writer who spent nine years outside the US, currently in rural America writing the Substack bestseller 18 Uncles.
Tejuka
Psychotherapist in Los Angeles since 2011, Poet, Essayist, Mother, Born and raised in NYC, 3rd Gen Japanese American
K.Kumar
I Am: A Mother,Poet,Entrepreneur, Empowerment & Pro-Ageing Advocate, Podcaster, and Speaker. Click the link to find out more: https://linktr.ee/iamkirankumar
S. G. S. Abel
Author of Pen to Paper about gratitude & the good in life. Parent, educator. sgsabel.substack.com and fromthepensnib.substack.com, IG @tinyteapottales
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Publisher, Namaste Now! Writer, all genres. Editor. Poet. Diabetes Warrior. Traveler. Photographer. Hopeful. Wears son's oversized tshirts https://vidyasury.com
Kristen Kittel
Archeologist of Quirky Ideas. Fond of Bubbles, Excellent at Archery, Prone to Fits of Punning. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kristenk
Sydney J. Shipp
Published poet. Expressing in words, the universal feelings inspired by my experience of life. Instagram: SydneyJShipp, Twitter: @SydneyJShipp
Benjamin Bratz
Aspiring Author • Avid Reader • Student of Life | benjaminbratzz@gmail.com | @BratzBenjamin
Lens of Rose
Low-budget cinematic filming in search of life's difficult answers. Designing for bills, filming for thrills. 🎢 [ Ep1 "Happy" Pills? - now filming ] 🎥
Kayla Martell Feldman
Anglo-American atheist Jew. Director & writer for stage & screen. Book person, intersectional feminist, poet. Living with OCD. Not an Expert. she/her
Melissa Steussy
26 years sober, health nut, supplement junkie, and all-around fantastic gal. Wrote a book called, Let Your Privates Breathe-Breaking the Cycle of Addiction....
Ruth Hagen
I’m an author, a pet behaviorist, & an intuitive empath psychic medium. I believe in the synergy of science and soul. Visit me: http://thesoulfulpet.com/
Pratibha Mohanty
Aspiring Writer | Programmer | Seeker | Traveler | Hobbyist Singer | Muse of Odissi (Indian Classical Dance) | Astrology | Metaphysics
Venkataraman Mahalingam
I write to spark ideas, experiences and narratives floating about—Passionate about a good story, a fun plan & a fresh perspective—RE Bullet 500 is what I ride
BW Dave
Husband, Daddy, Investor, Musician, Coach, Headcase…all one day at a time. I write about things I experience.
Brooke Kochel RN
Mama, Midwife, Shamanista: Just a gypsy soul learning to grow roots. Featured & Tweeted by Medium. Words in Better Humans, An Injustice & The Pink.
Mary Liga
Margarita-loving copywriter, life coach, home design junkie, and host of The Badass Midlife Podcast. maryjoliga@gmail.com
Alejandro Betancourt
Entrepreneur, Investor, Executive Coach & Author. Single Dad sharing insights on Mindset, Philosophy, and Self-Improvement.
Mike Scarpiello
Senior Experience Designer, writer, musician, poet, humorist, mountaineer, world traveler, bull runner, music, craft beer enthusiast.
Susie Pinon
If I’m not typing, I’m at the beach, eating chocolate, yoga-ing, or watching my soaps. Here to help you grow into your best self without making it hurt.😉
Dani Gibbings McGaw
Follow/Subscribe to me on Ream to get future content! https://danispace.com/ream/
Amanda Laughtland
Poet, teacher, & zinester. I started The DIY Diaries because I love to read about DIY ideas and projects; I invite you to send us your stories!
Sadie Lee
Therapist. Kinkster. Content: Gentle FemDom, Mental health, BDSM, Polyamory. Please support my content via this link: https://sadielee.medium.com/membership
Ange Dim
Multi-passionate creative who's immersed in health, wellness, exercise and loves creating healthy recipes. Low carb Recipes: https://bit.ly/4cHgO8r
Brenda H.
A not-yet-60-year-old Texas transplant is making retirement plans for anywhere else but here. Educated by School of Hard Knocks. Today is Once in a Lifetime.
Jace Loi
Mindfulness & Living with Ease. Poetry, doodles, and Tao. Mindfulness (MBCT) Teacher, Counsellor, Mum. See mingmindfulness.com or Insta @mingmindfulness.
Delicate Emissions
home of poetry/essays/fiction by dusti rwf & dafna hagans-slezak; Disability in the Margins; & delicate emissions, quarterly diy poetry zine ed. by dusti rwf.
Harry Stefanakis
My writing looks to document the human experience and to use words to mend the fractures of life and move the reader towards life-affirming possibilities.
RBGraham
Physician, poet, mountain mama. Spiritual seeker, women’s health warrior, co-founder of nonprofit improving maternal health access in Tanzania. Writing heals.
Jacqueline Brown
Writer, dreamer, wanderer ✨ I write stories and poems about life and anything else that comes to my mind. Hmu at jmbinquiries@gmail.com
Kartikeya V
A Computer Science student and a writer who loves Poetry and Anecdotes. We can connect on Twitter- @KartikeyaV5
Tracy Stewart
The Unconventional Book Coach. Passionate book lover, author, curator of ideas on life. Sharing how stories & creativity benefits mental health & everyday life
Martha Lueck
Published author | Freelance blogger for HealthyPlace.com | Passionate about mental health and Jesus | https://tinyurl.com/5fbu7pj7
Joe Merkle
I write about love, life, loss, kindness, and gratitude. Toss in some fiction and humor and you have the meanderings of a multifarious writer.
Keri A. Johnson
Writer/Communication Coach/ESL teacher, INFJ, mama of 2, cat lover, ex expat in the Pacific NW. redtilewriting.com
Judy Walker
Curiosity led. Relationship fed. Writing about the gritty, lovely, naughty, and joyful bits of humanhood. jituska.jw@gmail.com
E. Katherine Kottaras
M.A. English// M.S. Kinesiology, Integrative Wellness. Contemplative teacher & writer. 🏳️🌈☮️🌴🍕 Chronic pain yields chronic hope.
Leah Welborn
Empower Your Magical Self with me. I'm the Mystic Autistic, a writer and spiritual baddie. LeahWelborn.net.
Gary L Ellis
Over 40 fruitful years as a Life Coach, Public Speaker, Relationship Counselor, and Creative Communicator. FOLLOW and get my EMAILS for updates!
Maryanne Frederick
I may not have much but I do have an opinion. It’s what we notice that helps to grow us. Addicted to Diet Pepsi. www.maryannefrederick.com
Cristina Cmn
Before the straightjacket feels comfortable again, I hit "publish", then, ca va sans dire, I re-edit my heart out until it is good enough.
M.T. Pariti
Poet. Catching my breath and lightening my load for the next leg of the journey. Emptying myself of all the words and worlds unwritten and unexplored. Let’s go.
A.X. Bates
Words can make a difference. Writing poems about life, society, and coffee. @axybates on Instagram.
Karen Hoffman
I focus on Words that Matter®- like gratitude, compassion, kindness. Life experiences & nature inspire me. Writer; CEO Living on Purpose; Morning Altars Teacher
Chris Patton
I write authentically about my journey with PTSD so that others may benefit from my experience. I also write about love and longing.