A debut literary fiction author writes candid, personal essays about the craft of novel writing, covering tonal choices, reader expectations around ambiguity, and coping with writer's block and slow publishing. Readers get an honest insider view of the drafting and revision process from a writer still working toward publication.
Website: https://www.jennieafernandez.com/
Contreforme is a literary newsletter by Thibault Malfoy offering essays on reading, writing and the craft of imagination, with close readings of contemporary and classic novels. Readers get thoughtful analysis of authors such as Rachel Cusk, John Harrison and Tanizaki, plus advice on how writers can leave room for the reader's imagination.
A weekly newsletter for authors on using AI as a writing partner while keeping their own voice, with concrete prompts and workflows. Issues offer practical techniques such as prompting for predictable ideas, diagnosing problems before revising, and keeping a dated record of AI-assisted decisions.
A poet and writer's newsletter mixing weekly curated reading links on politics and war with personal essays, craft talks and notes on his current poetry projects. Readers get reflections on identity, survivorship and the practice of writing poetry.
Kathy Fish shares monthly flash fiction craft articles and prompts, often close readings of published flash stories. Paid subscribers also get weekly posts and community writing events such as Write Together sessions and a month-long February writing event.
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