Hello 👋
I’ve been hidden away working on my first book, Global Natives, for the past week. My research led me to stumble across this wonderful image:
This woman is a British novelist named Emma Smith. The photo was taken in 1948, when she was working on her second novel in Paris, age 25.
Emma clearly understood the creative uplift of “work from anywhere” before the internet, laptops, and smartphones. The tools may change over the years, but our desire to let the world inspire us is nothing new.
Thanks for reading.
-Lauren
Today's newsletter is sponsored by London Writers' Salon, a global and virtual community of writers.
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🎬⛰️ How Small Cities Are Luring Remote Workers Away From US Tech Hubs (Wall Street Journal)
Ever heard of Northwest Arkansas or the city of Topeka? I hadn’t either, but these are the two latest places in the US to launch talent incentives—i.e. cash grants—for remote workers to relocate. This mini-doc (~7 mins) meets some of the folks selected for the programmes so far.
✈️🧳 What Soho House Going Public Says About the Future of Luxury Travel (Skifted)
The legendary private members' club fared better than most during the pandemic, losing only ~10% of its members. Now, the global brand is heading for an IPO on a valuation of US $3 billion—and capitalising on the idea that membership models will play a big role in travel sector recovery.
🏨💰 Coliving Economics Don't Make Sense (Pieter Levels)
Nomad List creator Pieter Levels shares his thoughts on why real estate doesn't scale—and why that's a big problem for coliving companies. His observations are valid, but tourism has changed for good over the past year. The rules of the 2010s won't necessarily apply in the 2020s.
🏡📚 Working From Home: How to Build a Career You Love When You're Not in the Office (Harriet Minter)
Quercus Books published this no-nonsense guide to working from home last week, and it’s a brilliant read. Careers coach and former Guardian journalist Harriet Minter shares her hard-won wisdom on timely topics like creating a high-trust culture, leading remote teams effectively, and continuing to progress while working from a distance.
🧠✍️ Asynchronous Communication for Meaningful Decisions, Fair Evaluations and Fast Learning (Evelina Vrabie)
After overcoming the initial pains of remote work, the next challenge to tackle is transforming your organisation from an in-person culture to a distributed culture. The key to success lies in mastering asynchronous communication. This post outlines the basics and the benefits of async—for workers, teams, and companies.
📝🧐 Revision Is My God: How to Revise Your Own Writing (The Cut)
This beautiful piece by Meaghan O'Connell explores the pains and rewards of revisiting first drafts as a writer. Her words are a welcome reminder that living is part of the writing process, writers grow with every word they write, and every mistake we make brings us more clarity and wisdom.
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