About John Ward
Welcome to Written Ward, where storytelling meets analysis and creativity flows across mediums.
I'm John Ward, and I explore different territories here:
In Stack Cartographer, I map the evolving Substack ecosystem, analyzing trends and interviewing platform developers about the philosophies guiding their decisions.
Tales & Found Favorites houses both my original speculative fiction (drawing inspiration from classics like The Twilight Zone) and enthusiastic essays about books, comics, and shows I've discovered and want to share.
Spoken Ward: Conversations, Craft & Community is where I sit down with creators to explore their work and process, discussing everything from newsletter strategies to creative decisions.
In Drawing Room, I share my illustrations, comics, and sketches, offering glimpses into both finished pieces and works in progress.
About Me
I spent my early career in Silicon Valley during the wild days of the dot-com boom, working at tech companies in various roles.