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The Lines I Didn’t Publish No.7

Behind the scenes of “A Folking Good Time,” getting out of your writing’s way, and knowing when to end it.

Aug 1 • Grace McClure

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July 2026

A Folking Good Time

The rare moment of catching happiness in real-time.

Jul 22 • Grace McClure

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The Lines I Didn’t Publish No.6

Behind the scenes of “Ugly Photo,” thoughts on rereleasing an essay, Substack stats 15 months apart (on the same essay), and my audio setup.

Jul 16 • Grace McClure

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Ugly Photo

Snapshot of a modern day humbling (with audio).

Jul 6 • Grace McClure

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June 2026

Summer Is an Attention-Grabby Bitch

On blue-sky melancholy, becoming, and the pressure to make the most of it.

Jun 20 • Grace McClure

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The Lines I Didn’t Publish No.5

Behind-the-scenes on my latest essay, "I Thought Adults Knew Everything", stopping writing mid-sentence, and the A/B title feature.

Jun 14 • Grace McClure

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I Thought Adults Knew Everything

On adulthood, choosing from the middle, and the doors we’ll never open.

Jun 2 • Grace McClure

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May 2026

Chicken Sludge Chaos

On self-trust, garbage day, and figuring it out as you go.

May 20 • Grace McClure

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The Lines I Didn't Publish No.4

Behind-the-scenes on my latest essay, "Then Everyone Died".

May 12 • Grace McClure

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Then, Everyone Died

Love requires witness.

May 6 • Grace McClure

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April 2026

It’s Time to Cut the Shit

On turning 36 and the 20 small things that actually matter.

Apr 23 • Grace McClure

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The Lines I Didn't Publish No.3

I ran my latest essay through Anne Lamont and Neal Allen's "36 Rules for Better Sentences" framework. Did it make my writing better?

Apr 17 • Grace McClure

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