Sunday Reads | Elena Sheppard | Substack

January and the Myth of Starting Over

Maybe we're just adding to ourselves, not reinventing them.

Jan 11 • Elena Sheppard

#002 The Sunday Edit: Routine

On re-reads, repetition, and ritual.

Dec 14, 2025 • Elena Sheppard

Is Everyone Optimizing Without Me?

Habit stacking, supplement regimens, sleep cycles, storage solutions.

Dec 7, 2025 • Elena Sheppard

The Sunday Reads Gift Guide

Mostly books! (Naturally)

Nov 30, 2025 • Elena Sheppard

The Writer’s Room: On Attending My First Writer’s Conference

On impostor syndrome, confidence, and belonging in a room full of writers.

Nov 24, 2025 • Elena Sheppard

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