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Julie K. Cohen Romance | Substack

by Julie K. Cohen

USA Today Bestselling Romance Author Julie K. Cohen shares her unique path to writing steamy Sci Fi & Fantasy Romance with flawed characters, shifters, and aliens.

The Querent

by Alexander Chee

Alexander Chee, author of acclaimed novels and essays, delivers critics notebook pieces, writing advice, travelogues, political thoughts, and personal reflections.

Mistakes Were Made | Lee Bacon | Substack

by Lee Bacon

Bestselling author Lee Bacon shares humorous, candid advice on writing, publishing, and promoting books, drawing from his successes, mistakes, and expat life.

PASSAGES: Life & stories from a professional writer | Toby Neal | Substack

by Toby Neal

Author Toby Neal shares bi-weekly real-life adventures, her writing process, and behind-the-scenes of creating new books and her third memoir, PASSAGES.

Joanna’s Substack

by Joanna Campbell Slan

Joanna Campbell Slan offers a behind-the-scenes look at life as a full-time author and part-time creator, packed with humor, insights, and a warm community.

the stories club | lina | Substack

by lina

Lina's 'the stories club' shares her weekly column about life, inspiring writers to create stories from everyday experiences and keep writing, even with a busy schedule.

Barbary Lane Dispatches | Armistead Maupin | Substack

by Armistead Maupin

Armistead Maupin, author of Tales of the City, shares senile ramblings, queer memories, and political musings from Barbary Lane Dispatches.

Kurtzgesagt | Scott Kurtz | Substack

by Scott Kurtz

Cartoonist Scott Kurtz (webcomic PvP) shares project updates, insights into the creative professional's life and industry, and connects with his audience.

Telltale Crumbs from Maggie Stiefvater

by Maggie Stiefvater

Maggie Stiefvater's Telltale Crumbs delivers updates on her releases and events. Paid subscribers get exclusive weekend posts on writing craft, media, and the world.

Veronica Roth | Substack

by Veronica Roth

#1 New York Times best-selling author Veronica Roth shares news, writing tips, and recommendations related to her fantasy novels like Divergent and To Clutch a Razor.

To a Green Thought

by Garth Greenwell

Garth Greenwell offers meticulous criticism and personal essays on music, art, film, and books, acting as a workshop for ideas and insights.

Writerly Things with Brooke Warner | Substack

by Brooke Warner

Publisher and author Brooke Warner shares weekly insights on the publishing industry, author mindset, and memoir writing, leveraging her 25 years of experience.

Good News/Bad News | Kate Baer | Substack

by Kate Baer

Monthly updates on books and tour dates from Kate Baer. A regular dispatch from the author about her writing.