Notes for the inquisitive

A professional copywriter and ex-journalist with IBD presents…

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I’m Adam Kay.

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I live with a stoma and Crohn’s disease. I love anything creative. And I’ve been a full-time writer for well over a decade now. But you need to know something else as well:

If you’re approaching middle age and feel like you still haven’t got things figured out, guess what? Me too.

You’re struggling to juggle your health, your job, your hobbies, and everything in between. Yet you’ve got a curious mind and love to learn and be inspired. Sound familiar?

Good news: my free newsletter is for you. Each edition, I share one thing I’ve experienced or discovered that I found helpful, or interesting, or both.

The newsletter won’t take you long to read, and hopefully it’ll make you smile or leave you with some food for thought. Thanks in advance for giving it a shot.

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    “A brilliant blog! I learnt so much.”

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    “Knowledgeable. Passionate. Understanding. That’s how I’d describe Adam.”

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    “Adam’s a top guy and knows his stuff.”

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