March of the Writers – Day 16 by Richard White Writers Beware ⚠️📚 Read on Substack Writers Beware ⚠️📚 Writing may be a solitary craft, but publishing puts you in a very public marketplace. And wherever there’s a marketplace, there are always a few wolves …
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What readers say about you Self-doubt is such a bastard and robs us of joy so often. THIS post is to invite yourself to share reviews from your book or if you have a street team, ask them to say a short vid about what …
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March of the Writers – Day 14 by Richard White Bookshelf stats 📚✨ Read on Substack Bookshelves are funny things. At first glance they look like simple furniture—wood, shelves, maybe a little dust gathering in the corners. But spend enough time around readers and …
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As part of my MFA program, I’ve been digging into the business and craft of espionage and speculative thriller writing—looking at how the genre works, who publishes it, who represents it, and why readers keep returning to stories about intelligence, secrets, and shadows. Image by Angelo Scarcella from Pixabay …
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Some debates in the writing world are legendary. Plotter vs. Pantser. Series vs. Standalone. Pen vs. Keyboard. But the one that seems to ignite the most passion? Coffee vs. Tea. Created with use of AI assistance For me, the answer is simple: coffee wins. Every time. Now, to …
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INTELLIGENCE DISPATCH — PUBLIC RELEASE After years of building stories in the shadows, the operation has officially begun. I’ve launched my first subscription publication on Substack: The Shadow Directive. This is where I’ll be sharing classified-style briefings on espionage thrillers, tradecraft, covert history, and behind-the-scenes …
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March of the Writers – Day 11 by Richard White Bookmark Flex 📚😄 Read on Substack Today’s prompt is Bookmark Flex, which is apparently the literary equivalent of showing off your trophy case. Some writers have entire collections—beautiful bookmarks from bookstores, conventions, Kickstarter campaigns, …
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Right now one of the biggest conversations in the indie publishing world is this: How much should authors rely on the big platforms vs. building their own direct connection with readers? For years many of us have leaned heavily on places like Amazon, Kindle Unlimited, …
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March of the Writers – Day 10: Peeves & Thank You ✍️😅 by Richard White Read on Substack Writers are a strange species. We spend hours obsessing over commas, pacing, and whether a character would realistically pick up a cup with their left hand …
Read More March of the Writers – Day 9: How Do You Recharge? ⚡✍️ by Richard White Read on Substack We all hit that point where the mind and body just need a reset. Writing, creating, and building ideas takes energy, and if we don’t recharge, the …
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