Richard White

The Shape of Modern Espionage

The Shape of Modern Espionage
Today’s espionage thrillers no longer deal in absolutes. They trade in doubt.

Shadow Protocol: Espionage fiction, psychological warfare, and the cost of living off the record.

Explore espionage fiction, psychological warfare, and identity in thrillers. A deep dive into tradecraft, storytelling, and the cost of living off the record.

March of the Writers – Day 18 by Richard White Where the Magic Happens ✍️✨ Read on Substack Every writer has a place where the world fades and imagination takes the throne. For some, it’s a quiet office. For others, a coffee shop humming with …

March of the Writers – Day 16 Writers Beware ⚠️📚

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 …

March of the Writers – Day 12 – Coffee vs. Tea ☕🍵

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 …

📚 Indie Authors — Let’s Talk About the Elephant in the Writing Room…

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, …

March of the Writers – Day 10: Peeves & Thank You ✍️😅 by Richard White

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 …

This and That March of the Writers – Day 8

MOTW – This or That This is one of those prompts that quietly reveals how writers work behind the scenes. Our habits, preferences, and creative rhythms shape how stories come to life. Here’s where I land on today’s This or That. 📚 Physical vs DigitalI …

March of the Writers – Day 7 – Tune in or Tune out (MOTW PLAYLIST)

Tune In or Tune Out (MOTW Playlist) Writers tend to fall into two camps when it comes to music: those who need complete silence to work, and those who build entire soundscapes around their stories. I’m firmly in the music camp. Music has always been …

March of the Writers – Day 6 – Writing Tribe

Writing Tribe Writing is often described as a solitary craft. Hours alone with a blank page, wrestling with words, chasing ideas down rabbit holes only you can see. But no writer truly does this alone. Every author has a tribe—people who share the journey, offer …