Low Swank is a twice-monthly newsletter of short personal essays by writer Morgan West. Sharply observant and (mostly) self-aware, each edition explores millennial nostalgia, midlife levity, and other vices, along with links and inspiration that wander beyond the algorithm. It’s probably best categorized as either humor or creative nonfiction, but mostly it’s just a good read.

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With two decades of online projects in her rearview mirror, Morgan West survived both the girl-boss and first-wave influencer eras, leaving her bravely and uniquely qualified to be not-annoying on the internet. She’s unashamed to admit that ~relatability~ is part of the whole Low Swank deal, and she writes to a smart, cool, and engaged readership that appreciates an occasionally feral perspective.

She doesn’t feel like she’s really selling herself here, but her 40-Under-40 days are behind her—and with them went any urge to rattle off titles and accolades. That said, she feels confident she could have done it in such a way that you wouldn’t have even noticed she was being intolerable.

Capricorn sun/Aquarius moon/Capricorn rising…which explains a lot. Former all-school spelling bee champion (that does, too). And very sincerely—she’s so glad you’re here.