Taylor Grewe

Dear Reader,

They say you’re either writing or you’re talking about writing. I wanted to talk about writing, but every way I’ve tried to do it feels like a distraction from becoming the author I actually want to be. So I thought to myself, how can I talk about the fact that I’m writing while making sure that I consistently put metaphorical pen to paper?

Word count updates on Instagram with pictures of me at my computer? Boring. Vlogging the process of balancing this dream with becoming a mom? Tried it, got caught up filming coffee shop pastries and picking theme music instead of actually writing.

Then I thought, what if the content I share about the writing process IS the writing?

Terrifying. Vulnerable. Thrilling? A potentially brilliant way to satiate the millennial urge to share, share, share while also making progress towards my actual goal.

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I’ve been building this world since 2022 — years of drafts, trial and error, and a lot of learning about how to actually write science-fiction. Now I’m ready to start a fresh first draft. But, this time, I’m sharing it in real time as I write it.

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The Assignment: Write the official first draft of my debut science-fiction romance (romantisci-fi ?) novel

Platform: Substack — a place built for writers who actually write, and readers who want to be part of the process, not just the finished product.

The Obstacle: Fear of writing something bad

The Solution: Use the pressure of a public commitment to overcome perfectionist inertia.

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House Rules:

- This is a first draft, not a final one. Names, chapter titles, and plot details are all fair game to change before this becomes a self-published or traditionally published book.

- Paid subscribers are permanently honored as Founding Members of Gaimira House — a designation that can never be earned again once this draft is complete.

- As a Pledge (free subscriber) or Founding Member (paid subscriber), you’re agreeing to keep the House’s secrets. Some plot details will inevitably be cut from the future published book, reserved for a future reveal. These details are House secrets, and will be kept between us.

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