Ever tried to execute a creative idea in less-than-perfect circumstances?
The Big One explores the practical aspects of creative living in a world that makes this lifestyle really tough. Here’s a post that explains what inspired this whole thing.
Every Tuesday, we’ll talk self-employment, accountability, taxes, healthcare—basically, what it means to throw your whole ass into a creative project when circumstances are less than ideal.
The Big One is for you if you’re:
a fan of funny newsletters
interested in forging your own creative lifestyle in this modern hellscape
curious how other creative people manage their time and money
just sort of a generally sick and twisted little lad
What to expect
As a free subscriber, you’ll get newsletters from me on Tuesdays featuring thoughts on creative living/burnout/healthcare/money management/other stuff.
I also offer paid subscriptions with some great perks. As a paid subscriber, you’ll receive the following:
Pump-up playlists on the second Tuesday of every month. They look like this.
Exclusive interviews with creative folks who are making it work. I’m wrapping up a free interview series this month; moving forward, we’ll have one paywalled interview a month, and they will be VERY juicy. We’re talking income. We’re talking healthcare. We’re talking work-life balance and everything in between. And yes! I will be asking people how much they make!!!!!
What I Made // What I Paid: On the last Tuesday of every month, I’ll release a paywalled post outlining *exactly* how much money I made from creative work and *exactly* how much I paid in taxes. I’ll also include occasional guests who are willing to share this info.
Other miscellaneous treats as the spirit moves me
About the writer
The Big One is written by me, Lillian Stone.
I’m a freelance reporter and humor writer based in Chicago, the best city on Earth. I’m a regular contributor to outlets including Slate, GQ, BBC Worklife, The New Yorker, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and The Onion, where I contribute sports headlines and features.
My first book, EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE, is available wherever books are sold from Dey Street Books, a HarperCollins imprint.
