Cassandra Lewis

“1. Turn up for work. Discipline allows creative freedom. No discipline equals no freedom.” Jeanette Winterson’s 10 rules of writing, which apply to all creative work themarginalian.org/2018/09/05/jea…

Discover the importance of Sales Reps in Stage 2 of the Marketing Process from Andrew Gifford's #PatreonExclusive series, The Invisible Work! buff.ly/xtiCjAs

It is an honor to see one of my favorite passages from my essay included in this awesome review by Asha Dore that was published in @MuthaMagazine! Check out her review of No Contact: Writers on Estrangement, edited by @jbartoy, published by @CatapultStory: muthamagazine.com/2026/05/goodby…

I'm so excited to be mentioned in this beautiful review by Renée Reese that was published in @hippocampusmag! Read her wonderful review of No Contact: Writers on Estrangement, edited by @jbartoy, published by @CatapultStory. hippocampusmagazine.com/2026/05/review…

Join our team! CPJ is #hiring a remote communications associate to develop and implement communications strategies to maximize the impact of CPJ’s work in defense of press freedom worldwide. 🗓️ Deadline is May 18, 2026. Apply today: cpjorg.bamboohr.com/careers/100?so…

"Being a single mother is hard enough [let alone] being a single mother and having a spouse in prison.” Mass incarceration has a ripple effect, causing trauma for the entire family. vera.org/incarceration-…

This #MothersDay2026, Kwaneta Harris honors the mothers who lost their children to #solitaryconfinement. She shares the story of Jennifer Rodriguez and her late daughter, Brooklyn Hogrell, and how prison robbed them of their time together. Read more: tinyurl.com/5dwn4frh

@SFWP @OprahDaily Thank you so very much!

We're thrilled to share that our forthcoming author @WriterCass recently had her essay, "What I Hope My Daughter Learns from My Choice to Cut Ties With My Own Mother," published in @OprahDaily! buff.ly/J4oIJk6

One of the things that has gotten me through these challenging times is getting to teach #creativewriting to adult #writers. I am excited to expand where I will be offering my creative #writingclasses this year. More details coming soon... #teachingartist #writingcommunity

Snakes, and one of my odd jobs assisting a movie star partly inspired my novel, GRIEF CAMP, which will be published by #SFWP in 2027. It is a darkly comic, propulsive exploration of celebrity worship and complicity. #writinginspiration #GriefCamp #writing

SPJ joins a coalition of civil liberties, journalism and press freedom organizations led by Amnesty International urging @TheJusticeDept to drop charges against journalist Georgia Fort and other members of the press. 🔗Read the full letter: bit.ly/4n4kzdC

The Citizen Artist exhibition at the #Delaware Art Museum connects the past and present by exploring what it means to be a working artist. See it as much as you can before it closes on July 19! delart.org/event/citizen-…

In celebration of the fifth anniversary of NEGATIVE SPACE, Lilly Dancyger is reflecting on these past five years, along with sharing an excerpt from her memoir on Substack! buff.ly/jGKB0OT Get NEGATIVE SPACE for 25% off from 5/1-5/8 right here: buff.ly/0ubeqhl

It was an honor getting to join @jbartoy, the editor of No Contact: Writers on Estrangement, published by @CatapultStory, and fellow contributors at Jenny's book launch last night at Liz's Book Bar. Photos by Barbara Garrick

TONIGHT at 6:30pm EDT, @WriterCass will be participating in the launch of NO CONTACT: WRITERS ON ESTRANGEMENT edited by Jenny Bartoy from @CatapultStory, at Liz’s Book Bar in Brooklyn, NY! buff.ly/GTNzuTt

I look forward to being in conversation with @jbartoy, the editor of No Contact: Writers on Estrangement, and with fellow contributors tonight at Liz's Book Bar in Brooklyn. This anthology is out today, published by @CatapultStory. books.catapult.co/books/no-conta…

Happy Publication Day to @jbartoy! I'm honored to be one of the contributors to No Contact: Writers on Estrangement, edited by Jenny Bartoy, published by @CatapultStory. This book is available everywhere books are sold:books.catapult.co/books/no-conta…

This weekend, your #writingprompt is to do a #freewrite on the types of forms you might try to fit an essay inside. Then, pick one and write a draft of an essay that fits inside that form. Read about this in Tell It Slant by Brenda Miller and Suzanne Paola. #writinginspiration

Thank you so very much, @SFWP, for helping us spread the word! I look forward to seeing everyone at @jbartoy's book launch next week!