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A letter, every other Sunday.
Essays on writing, walking and the books on my desk, sent at 7am every other Sunday. Free, with no adverts and no tracking. Leave any time with one click.
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What arrives
Every letter has the same four parts.
01
A new essay
One piece of writing, usually about a thing I noticed on a walk.
02
The desk
What I’m reading and what’s on the pile, with a line on each.
03
A walk
A route, a map and a photograph from the valley.
04
Letters
A few replies from readers, shared with their permission.
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