by michelle ray

I’m a writer, traveler, and educator. My main Substack, States of Matter, is a community for writers who want to find and tell their stories.

But this is something else.

by michelle ray is also the name of my website, where you can find the polished version. Here you will find transparency, the rough ideas before they land on States of Matter or my website.

I value ideas. They are seeds, and when people see mine floating out in the wind, maybe they will be inspired to share theirs too.

by michelle ray is my public notebook. First drafts, weird ideas, experiments in language. No curation, no pressure, just writing.

I love to give and receive feedback, so drop your ideas and experiments in the chat or dm!

If you’re here, welcome. Pull up a chair.

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