A newsletter on storytelling craft that explains narrative structures such as the Hero's Journey, along with practical techniques like copywork, hooks and narrative distance. It mixes short idea lists with deeper explainers and occasional guest essays.
Website: https://nathanbaugh.substack.com
A literary newsletter by novelist Elif Shafak that pairs paintings, anecdotes and storytelling traditions with reflections on reading, love and cultural exchange between East and West. Readers get personal literary musings drawn from her unpublished notebooks, plus glimpses into her writing and new novel.
Martin Shaw shares original myth-infused storytelling, travel reflections and event announcements, often rooted in Devon folklore and Dartmoor. Readers get fresh tales, personal essays from the road and invitations to talks, lunches and courses.
A screenwriter and novelist shares storytelling craft breakdowns, screenwriting analysis, and cultural essays on film, TV, fiction and art, including personal reflections on balancing creative work with life. Readers get practical craft lessons, resource lists like downloadable horror scripts, and community prompts for finishing work in progress.
Narratively publishes true personal stories, memoirs and narrative features about people whose lives readers would rarely glimpse. Recent issues promote its annual Memoir Prize and writing programs and share a sponsored first-person essay.
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