More Beautiful Than Necessary

My attempt to share words that are more beauty and goodness, less "obfuscating nonsense" (nod to Stegner)

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

Cultural deep dives, metaphysical counterintelligence, and the recovery of wonder in an age of collapse.

We pull real headlines from the news—headlines that surprise, inspire, baffle, enrage, trigger, and entertain—and respond by creating art.

Noticing what's still (and always has been) true, good, and beautiful in the world.

All of us are believers, doubters, halfway in or outers. I'm interested in what moves us along that line throughout all of life.

A newsletter on writing craft and style—from an editor in publishing who believes in the spiritual practice of the creative process.

Tales of Longing and Wonder

For the light-chasers, beauty-seekers, and slow art enthusiasts. Humanity > AI.

Making space for creativity, curiosity, and courage.

"If you're lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it." John Irving, A Prayer for Owen Meany

A monthly-ish newsletter about faith, life, food, art and creativity.

Everything the locusts have eaten, God is returning to me as honey.