01 — The cover
Each cover is designed by a real human being
Like the baker rolling dough for bread, we make our covers from scratch. Each is thoughtfully designed by an actual human and previews what's inside. Each package contains four literary packets, one for each week of the month. The cover tells you what you're about to read: the week, the work, and the author. Printed on heavy, ivory cardstock paper, it's something you'll be proud to display on your desk all week long.
02 — The notes
An appetizer before the main course
The inside of each packet is broken into three sections. First, a "history" section where you'll learn more about the book or article from which the excerpt is derived. Next, a "context" section that will help you understand what's happening in the excerpt or why it is significant. Finally, an "as you read" section, that will point out some of the best ideas or literary tools found in the excerpt, so you understand what makes this truly great.
03 — The excerpt
Great writing from humanity's best authors
We spend hours searching and curating remarkable passages from the world's best literature. Each excerpt we print is carefully selected to ensure you're reading and copying truly great passages. We purposefully choose excerpt that will take no more than 10-15 minutes to copy. This way you feel like you're getting a worthwhile experience that doesn't double as a lengthy homework assignment. The excerpt is printed separately to make it easier to lay it side-by-side to a notebook as you complete your copywork.
04 — The back cover
Writing prompts for the rest of the week
The back of each packet carries seven daily writing prompts drawn from the themes of that week's excerpt. This is where you'll let your human side shine. Once you've completed the copywork from that week's excerpt, we want you to have something to write every day of the week. Daily writing will improve your thinking, reduce stress, boost mood and psychological well-being, and improve memory.
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