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Happy National Day of Writing! Writing can help us follow an idea, understand what we’re thinking, or make a little room for play—whether it becomes a novel, a song, a journal entry, or a note no one else will read. Today’s picks celebrate creative starts, imperfect drafts, and the simple satisfaction of putting a few words on the page.
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Writing the Next Chapter
These stories follow women who continue writing through changing plans, family responsibilities, career detours, and more life events.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Streaming on Netflix
Searching for the subject of her next book, London writer Juliet Ashton begins exchanging letters with members of an unusual literary society formed during the German occupation of Guernsey. Lily James stars in this warm drama about how books and writing can bring people together when they need it most.
Not Dead Yet
Streaming on Hulu
After a major life reset, journalist Nell Serrano returns to work and lands the only assignment available: writing obituaries. The people she writes about begin appearing as ghosts, offering unexpected perspective on their lives—and hers. Gina Rodriguez leads this surprisingly bright workplace comedy about starting over, listening closely, and finding stories where you least expected them.
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8 Books to Get Your Creativity Flowing
These practical, encouraging books tackle creative mindset, daily practice, story structure, revision, songwriting, and the simple act of getting words onto the page.
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: A warm exploration of curiosity, creativity, and making things without letting fear run the show.
Keep Going by Austin Kleon: Ten approachable ways to protect your creative energy and continue working through distracting or difficult seasons.
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody: An accessible look at story structure that can help novelists shape an idea into a satisfying narrative.
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A Fresh Page
Sometimes writing needs a change of scenery, a helpful reader, or a reason to look at the page differently.
The Rewrite
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Hugh Grant plays Keith Michaels, an Oscar-winning screenwriter whose career has stalled. A reluctant teaching job in upstate New York brings him into a classroom full of aspiring writers—and gradually reminds him why creative work matters.
This Beautiful Fantastic
Streaming on Prime Video
Bella Brown is an aspiring children’s book author whose orderly routine is interrupted when her landlord orders her to restore the neglected garden outside her London home. As she tackles the project with help from an unlikely neighbor, the garden draws her into new friendships and gives her imagination—and her unfinished story—room to grow.
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Casa Monica Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
The Vibe: Moorish Revival meets Florida coast
The Location: St. Augustine, FL
Instaworthy accommodations: Casa Monica Resort & Spa is a Moorish Revival landmark that predates the concept of the boutique hotel by about a century. Built in 1888, the 138-room property's ornate chandeliers and art gallery feel more like a curated museum than a hotel lobby. Rooms run from standard kings to bi-level suites with river views; each dressed in custom furnishings and original artwork. Dine at Cordova Coastal Chophouse for prime cuts and fresh seafood, then spend the day exploring Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, ghost tours, and more. It's a proper home base for exploring the nation’s oldest city.
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SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of
Before its cast became comedy royalty, SCTV was a scrappy Canadian sketch show where oddball characters and offbeat ideas had room to grow. Through archival footage, new interviews, and a reunion with surviving cast members, this documentary looks back at the writing, improvisation, and creative partnerships that helped reshape television comedy. Martin Short, Tom Hanks, Conan O’Brien and more give their thoughts on SCTV. Streaming October 30 on Netflix.
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Grand Hyatt Seattle
The Vibe: Pacific Northwest luxury
The Location: Seattle, WA
Instaworthy accommodations: In the heart of the Emerald City rests Grand Hyatt Seattle, a stunning downtown hotel with the natural beauty and laid-back sophistication Seattle is known for. Spacious rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Puget Sound, Lake Union, and the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, paired with oversized marble bathrooms and modern, calming interiors. With multiple on-site dining options, a full-service fitness center and spa amenities, and immediate access to Pike Place Market, the waterfront, theaters, and major sports and entertainment venues, it’s an ideal home base for both business travel and city exploration.
