Pique Post: The Mail Club for Editing Pros(e)

What happens when two editors decide they want to spend a little less time staring at screens—and a little more time putting pencil to paper? In this episode, I’m joined by Riley O’Connell, the master behind much of the magic of Pique Post: The Mail Club for Editing Pros(e). We’re sharing the story behind Pique Post: why we wanted to create an analog experience specifically for editors, what inspired us to bring a little surprise and creativity back to the mailbox, and how the idea grew from a simple conversation into an entire mail club. We also talk about what subscribers can expect from each issue, from opportunities to practice editorial skills by hand (and showcase those sample edits in their portfolios) to the thoughtful details we hope make opening Pique Post feel like a small event each month. But Pique Post isn’t just about what arrives in the envelope. It’s about creating space to slow down, engage with words differently, and connect with a community of people who understand the strange and wonderful pleasure of noticing the things everyone else misses. Riley and I also reflect on what we hope Pique Post becomes as the community grows—and why, in an increasingly digital world, there may be something especially valuable about returning to paper, pencils, proofreading marks, and a little something in the post. Links: Visit www.piquepublishing.com/shop to subscribe to this mail club. Learn more about Riley O'Connell and her business by visiting https://www.rileyoconnell.com. Connect with Riley on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-o-connell. ______________________ Leave a review or share this episode with your fellow editors! Check out other episodes of The Editor’s Half Hour: piquepublishing.com/podcast Connect with me on Instagram: @Editors_Half_Hour Subscribe to my newsletter: tinyurl.com/EditorsHalfHour Become a Patreon Sneak “Pique” supporter for $5/month to get access to exclusive content on YouTube: patreon.com/EditorsHalfHour