Writing shouldn’t be about perfection.
It should be about showing up in a way that makes sense to you and to others.
Shrug & Send is a newsletter for professionals who want to write more naturally, think more clearly, and build the courage to share.
It started as a 30-day writing challenge and continues as a weekly note about writing that feels human — not polished to death.
Why trust me as your guide?
I’m Sabina Varga, a writer and content strategist with 15+ years of experience in journalism, marketing, and storytelling. Since 2022, I’ve been working as a freelance writer and content strategy advisor.
For a long time, I’ve wanted to help others use writing to build clarity, confidence, and authority. Along the way, I:
🎙️ Hosted and produced Zest, a podcast about writing, for five years.
✍️ Ran Draft, a monthly writing workshop, for two years.
🔁 Started (and restarted) my own writing practice more times than I can count.
Now, I’m sharing what I’ve learned — and what I’m still learning — because people want to write.
And they don’t.
And when they do, they feel stuck.
And give up.
Enough of that.
The words you keep to yourself can’t build your voice, your career, or your reputation.
Also, writing can be fun. I promise.
Why subscribe
You’ll get:
🗓️ A 30-day writing challenge (once a year, in October) — short daily emails with a story and prompt. Feel free to check the archive for the previous challenge and do it at your own pace.
📨 A weekly issue that continues the same spirit: honest, practical, doable.
💬 Occasional notes about what makes writing feel easier, clearer, and more joyful.
You’ll learn how to write with more confidence, stop fearing the white page, and actually hit “send.”
