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Recommended by Alma Katsu

Welcome to your new favorite writing community! Discuss & demystify publishing with candid interviews, fresh writing tips, & publishing intel from a NYT bestselling thriller author. (Public posts = book news and occasional literary satire). Join us!

Every writer wants to know how to do it better: write better, promote better, network better. Andi does the hard work and shares what she learns.

- Alma Katsu

KILLING EVE

By Luke Jennings

Official Substack of Killing Eve creator Luke Jennings. Subscribers get weekly instalments of new Killing Eve adventures. Paid subscribers get exclusive access to bonus and behind-the-scenes material.

Luke Jennings, the creator of Villanelle

- Alma Katsu

Book Publishing Brick By Brick

By Jeffrey Yamaguchi

Strategies for publishing and marketing your book from an in-the-trenches publishing professional and published author. Always an emphasis on doable takeaways and fostering literary community.

Gabino’s Substack

By Gabino Iglesias

My personal Substack

StoryWorlds with Junot Díaz

By Junot Díaz

“So howled out for the world to give him a name. The indark answered with wind.” ― Samuel R. Delany, Dhalgren :: Reflections on fiction and worldbuilding, on diasporas and elsewheres.

A writer's writer who generously shares his insights and expertise.

- Alma Katsu

Authortunities Almanac

By Angela Yuriko Smith

The weekly calendar bringing together purpose-driven authors to create in community so that we can rewrite our futures through radical generosity.

Great resources for writers at every step in their careers

- Alma Katsu

Every Day is Halloween

By Lisa Morton

Welcome to Every Day is Halloween, the official newsletter and news site for author and paranormal expert Lisa Morton

Shaved Meats, Piled High

By Laura Lippman

Blatant self-promotion for my novels because I never want to have a real job again. But, hey, it's only monthly and it's free.

The ARC Party

By Robb Olson

The mission of The ARC Party is to talk with authors who have books publishing in the near future. We want to celebrate new book releases and encourage readers to pre-order and engage with their libraries about the books they're interested in.

To Tell a Story

By Leah Konen

Welcome to Leah Konen's Substack: Expect author and creator interviews, expert storytelling tips, musings on how movies and TV can improve our narratives, and honest essays from an award-winning author, developmental editor and creative director. Join us!

Rob Hart

Rob Hart is the author several novels, including ASSASSINS ANONYMOUS, as well as THE PARADOX HOTEL and THE WAREHOUSE. This contains things he finds interesting, and he hopes you will find them interesting too.

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

Story Club with George Saunders

A place to explore the way the short story works.

Learn from the best.

- Alma Katsu

Emma Straub's Newsletter

Bestselling novelist and bookstore owner Emma Straub has a lot to say, and this is where to read it.

Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler

Exclusive fiction too out-there for prime time, by the author of Fight Club. Writing lessons. Lurid back story.

Publishing Confidential

By Kathleen Schmidt

News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.

Link in Bio

By Rachel Karten

A newsletter about working in social media.

The Creative Edge

By J.T. Ellison

Deep dives into fiction and the art of storytelling through craft insights, book explorations, essays on the creative journey, and practical guidance for aspiring authors, all designed to inspire your own creative path.

Alex Segura

News and updates about my novel and comic book-writing work, plus reading recommendations!

Besides being a talented, multifaceted author, Alex is wise and generous with his wisdom. You should listen to this guy.

- Alma Katsu

Agents and Books

By Kate McKean

The FAQ on how to find an agent and how to write books, all in one place.