I’m Charles Schifano, and this is where you will find my most recent public writing. If you are passionate about language, I think that you will enjoy Desk Notes.
Language is at the foundation and the basic conceit of most issues, but there’s no limit to the scope—so there are essays about books, film, art, politics, travel, history, along with the occasional personal narrative, and the even more occasional essay that I consider unclassifiable.
Although some issues touch on contemporary subjects, there’s no deadline for reading. Even when the subject is ripe and obvious and intended to be relevant for the news when I click send—my intention is that the writing won’t be stale regardless of the date when it reaches you. Whether I meet that objective isn’t for me to decide, but feel free to take a look through the archive, where you’ll find plenty of essays that still feel new.
Desk Notes is a reader-supported publication with both free and paid subscriptions. With a paid subscription you help to support the free issues, but you also receive additional issues—such as the Essays on Craft series and other more experimental pieces, pushing the boundaries of what I normally publish. If you choose to upgrade your subscription, I will be grateful for your support.
