Meet the Readers: Carly Travis

Carly Travis is a writer and the creator of Not Spam, a newsletter that consists of diaries, personal essays, and satire. It's definitely not spam. Her work is an expression of her internal monologue, as well as an exploration of relationships and the minutiae of being a complex human. People have described her writing as confessional, vulnerable, and a collection of great taste. She is also the facilitator of a weekly writer's workshop/critique at The Pub. Carly lives in Chicago with her dog, Pico, who is perfect. Follow her @realcarlytravis on Instagram and everywhere.

Please join Carly and our other phenomenal readers on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 in the upstairs bar at Hopleaf. Doors open at 7pm, and the show starts at 7:30. It's free, and 21-and-over. Please RSVP on Facebook.