🌍✍️Sometimes we think of writing as a quiet, solitary act — just us and the page, existing in a small corner of the world. But stories travel. They slip across borders. They cross oceans. They find eyes and hearts we may never meet. So today, …
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✍️🗓️ March of the Writers — Day 23 by Richard White Writer Resolutions Read on Substack Resolutions usually come and go, but lately it feels like something bigger is shifting — not just goals, but how and where the work gets done. I’ve been …
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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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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 …
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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 …
Read MoreOrigins Story: Where the Writing Began Like a lot of writers, I can trace the moment the writing bug bit me. I was a teenager in a mental health retreat. One of the case workers there encouraged me to start writing down how I felt. …
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