Collected notes & curiosities


Lauren LeDonne is a New York based writer and creator exploring the elegant medium of the written word.

Black and white image of Lauren LeDonne’s official headshot. 42 with silver hair.
A black and white photograph of a calm sea with a few clouds in the sky.

I Believe…

  • We all deserve digital sanctuaries free from vanity metrics and algorithms.

  • That you don’t need the label of creative or entrepreneur to have something worth sharing with the world.

  • And that sharing your work with the world should not hinge performing for a camera.

  • Most website design prioritizes making you look impressive rather than freeing up your time to actually do impressive things.

  • Niching down makes for strong brands and boring people.

  • Simplicity and stillness outlast viral and trending.

Simply Elegant Website Templates

No code. No pointless photo sourcing. Just an effortless online home for your thoughts and ideas.

Dear Introvert

Here are some mini-essays written for my fellow quiet ones. I see you. From afar, the way we like it.