Welcome to On Things—a newsletter by Madeleine Dore exploring the things we do, feel and encounter in our creative and everyday lives.
This is a place to ruminate on things, without feeling rushed towards an answer.
We’ll navigate the various facets of what I like to call aliveness—the joys and the uncertainties, the tensions and the desires.
You’ll find regular writings, interviews and notes that weave together observations, pithy quotes and research to help reframe common stumbles in daily life.
Some of my most popular posts exploring creativity, connection and aliveness include:
Some things about me
I’m Madeleine Dore, a writer and interviewer exploring how we can broaden the definition of a day well spent.
I spent over five years asking creative thinkers how they navigate their days on my blog Extraordinary Routines and podcast Routines & Ruts.
The lessons culminated in my first book, I Didn’t Do The Thing Today. It’s filled with insights on how to embrace the ebb and flow of our work, creativity and life.
My work continues to explore themes of creativity, curiosity and connection, both in this newsletter, and my most recent project also here on Susbtack—
A list of bonus things you get as a paid subscriber
While variety is inherent to the newsletter, within the cabinet of curiosities there are some things you can expect regularly.
Should you have the desire and the means to support my writing as a paid subscriber, you will access the following bonuses:
1. The London diary
A chronicle of things I’m feeling, attending and discovering during a new life in London, with the hope that the universal can be found in the very personal.
2. Weekly(ish) recommendations
A thoughtfully curated list of things to read, ponder and try, included in the Weekly Things bonus newsletter sent most Sundays.
3. Daily observations
Bite-sized pieces of wisdom, inspiration and questions included in the Weekly Things bonus newsletter sent every Sunday (a reader favourite!)·
4. A rich archive of essays
Look back over the questions I’ve explored around life’s foibles, from beginning things to my beloved ‘sponge theory.’
5. £25 off 1-on-1 sessions
Receive a special booking link to receive £25 off a one-on-one session to discuss you creative project or stumbling block.
Much like life, this newsletter is an ongoing experiment. I hope the letters will inspire you to cherish little things, discover remarkable things, explore conflicting things—and be reminded of the important things.
Sending good things,
Madeleine ❤️
