Novelists, critics and teachers of writing now publish straight to their readers. These newsletters are written in English and cover the craft of writing, the business of publishing and the pleasure of reading.
A newsletter about books belongs on the device you read books on.
From novelists
Fiction writers in their own voice.
- Story Club with George Saunders - A place to explore how the short story works.
- Salman's Sea of Stories by Salman Rushdie - Stories read, seen, true, tall and invented.
- In the Writing Burrow by Margaret Atwood - Whatever is on the author's mind.
- Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler - Fiction and writing lessons from the author of Fight Club.
- sweater weather by Brandon Taylor - Essays about literature and culture.
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Craft, publishing and reading
How writing gets done and how books reach readers.
- Counter Craft by Lincoln Michel - Fiction craft, publishing demystified and weird books.
- Craft Talk by Jami Attenberg - A weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity.
- Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum - Frank talk about writing and the publishing industry, with craft tips and reading recommendations.
- The Biblioracle Recommends by John Warner - Weekly essays on reading, plus personalized book recommendations.
- Austin Kleon - Weekly art, writing and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist.
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