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The Art of Being Completely Alone

Society thinks it’s time I partner up. I think it’s time to retreat into the woods.

Aug 20, 2018

The Art of Being Completely Alone

Aug 20, 2018

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My Debut Novel Has a Cover!

Shifting from a career in tech to publishing a novel (about a woman in tech).

Sep 23

My Debut Novel Has a Cover!

Sep 23

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The Rollercoaster of Being Seen

The most underrated gift of partnership and the risk that follows

Jul 15

The Rollercoaster of Being Seen

Jul 15

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Unpacking the “Day Job”

Learning to view my career as a job…and how writers make money.

Jun 11

Unpacking the “Day Job”

Jun 11

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A Dating App Founder and A Dating App Novice Walk Into A Bar

Finding love in unexpected places after a decade on the apps.

Mar 12

A Dating App Founder and A Dating App Novice Walk Into A Bar

Mar 12

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HARPERCOLLINS BOUGHT MY NOVEL!!!!!

My debut, NOTHING SERIOUS, will be on shelves in Feb 2025.

Oct 28, 2023

HARPERCOLLINS BOUGHT MY NOVEL!!!!!

Oct 28, 2023

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The Messy Matter of Modern Adulthood

When choosing the life you love doesn’t mean loving your life

Jan 6, 2023

The Messy Matter of Modern Adulthood

Jan 6, 2023

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Why Substack Is Poised To Be the Next Twitter

As Twitter goes down in flames, the newsletter platform is quietly stealing its most valuable writers…and features.

Nov 15, 2022

Why Substack Is Poised To Be the Next Twitter

Nov 15, 2022

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Stuck In A Single Identity

My identity is tied up in my singleness, my childlessness, and I’m not sure I want to let that go.

May 7, 2022

Stuck In A Single Identity

May 7, 2022

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Stop Worrying About Women’s Apologies —Address Men’s Defenses

If we want women to apologize less, we should encourage men to take more accountability.

Jul 2, 2021

Stop Worrying About Women’s Apologies —Address Men’s Defenses

Jul 2, 2021

Emily J. Smith

Emily J. Smith

Writer and tech professional. My debut novel, NOTHING SERIOUS, is out Feb '25 from William Morrow / HarperCollins (more at emjsmith.com).

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