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A twice-monthly letter from author Alice Kuipers about books, creativity, and the art of paying attention. Here, words offer calm, connection, and a way to understand ourselves and each other.
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“Alice’s newsletter feels like a conversation with a wise friend—one who understands both the chaos and the beauty of a creative life.”
— Subscriber, Canada
What Readers Can Expect…
Every second Friday, readers receive letters that explore:
The creative process and the pursuit of flow
The intersections of family life and writing
Our life-changing book-club: every two months we read something life changing together for moments that spark imagination
Lessons learned from a life spent in stories
Regularly these take the shape of a list—short, reflective, and perfect for busy readers who crave clarity and connection.
Why I Started It
Frequency and Format
Published: Every second Friday
Format: One thoughtful letter—something to read slowly, with your morning coffee.
I started Confessions & Coffee to create a space where readers and writers could pause, reflect, and find flow together. In a world that moves fast, this newsletter is my way of slowing down—of connecting through story and wonder. In the hurly-burly of life, I want to pay attention to the things I love and share them with you.
This community has become a home for those who believe that words can open doors—to self-understanding, to creativity, and to fun.
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“Her essays make me want to pick up my pen again.”
— Reader, UK
Sample Posts and Titles
Chasing Time on the Open Road
Can Creativity and Caregiving Play Nicely Together?
The Stories That Made Me Want to Write
How to Begin Again (and Again)
Would You Jump In The Dark?
Why We’re Reading The Snow Child
A Little Life List: When You're In The S***
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“Gentle, insightful, and grounding. A small ritual in my week.”
— Writer, US
Join me on Substack
Grab a coffee and find a quiet corner with a community of readers and writers who love how stories create connection.