Diary of a Melancholy Marketer

Hi, I’m Alyssa—former teacher, debut children’s book author, and literacy lover. I share updates on Julia’s Shelf Discovery and muse on the mess of making and marketing stories. 💌

By Alyssa

· Launched a year ago

Margin Notes from May 🖊️ 💌

a recap of what overflowed from this month's essays and into the margins
Jun 10•Alyssa

Can the ambitious woman be soft?

on vision boards, the pop star work ethic, and wanting it all
May 13•Alyssa

Margin Notes from April 🖊️ 💌

a recap of what overflowed from this month's essays and into the margins
May 4•Alyssa

One night I was bored in bed, so I stalked your writing process on the internet

on creative depletion, Olivia Rodrigo, and getting out of your own way
Apr 30•Alyssa

I'm begging you, bring back the diary

Because your friends are tired of you talking about it
Apr 15•Alyssa

Recent posts

• Your Nihilism is Unoriginal and Everything Is a Miracle
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  Apr 10•Alyssa

What Happens When the Algorithm Kills Your Joy
I traded a quiet newsletter for TikTok fame and paid the price. An honest look at burnout, digital consumption, and creating with joy over metrics.

Mar 19•Alyssa

In Argument Against New Year Resolutions
and what you should make instead

Dec 3, 2025•Alyssa

Margin Notes from November 🖊️ 💌
a recap of what overflowed from this month's essays and into the margins

Nov 26, 2025•Alyssa