You’ve made a terrible mistake.

Somehow, you’ve found this page and are considering subscribing. I don’t think you should.

I’ll give you some good reasons why you shouldn’t:

• I think I’m being funny right now. This is obviously an enormous character flaw.

• I don’t plan what I’m writing.

• I don’t agree with a lot of what I write.

• I disagree with that last point.

• I named this newsletter “Paperback Cook” but I’m not even a cook. I just find food interesting.

• I also find music interesting and will write about it despite being unable to recall lyrics, song titles, or artist names.

• I have no idea what I’m doing.

As a copywriter, I know that I’m breaking a bunch of rules.

What can I say? I’m a rebel.

Still interested? Wow.

Okay, then. Click that button below to let me email you.

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They don’t have to be friends. This newsletter can be inflicted on acquaintances and enemies, if desired.