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On moving away from measures, writing for oneself, and valuing words as enough
Jamie Varon
176
On using Substack as an intellectual proving ground, the secrets of writers from the Middle Ages, and where to look when you are creatively stuck
Brian Klaas
109
On building confidence and credibility, and asking for help, while producing thought-provoking independent work
Kristen Hawley
136
On taking the “glass-bottom-boat approach” in first-person writing to interpret painful stories for your readers
Lauren Wolfe
51
On following one playbook for a writer that can make the most sense: a lifeline
Holly Whitaker
61
On taking control of what you share and finding a format and tone which feels comfortable, from Lucy Webster of The View from Down Here
Lucy Webster
70
Seasoned newsletter writer and food fellow Scott Hines reflects on a career in internet writing, sharing his advice on connecting with readers and how…
Scott Hines
71
Dear Writer: Advice on bringing your unique skills togetherRobert Reich had been drawing since a young age, but it wasn't until he started combining writing and illustrations on Substack, that he found a…
Robert Reich
38
Dear Writer: Advice on writing through isolationHelena Fitzgerald of Griefbacon shares advice on where solitude fuels productivity and avoiding loneliness
Helena Fitzgerald
18
Dear writer: Advice on preserving your energyOn respecting your energy needs so creativity can thrive, from Emma Gannon of The Hyphen.
Emma Gannon
43
Dear Writer: Advice on conducting a great interviewOn learning to listen, from Alicia Kennedy of From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy Podcast.
Alicia Kennedy
13
Dear Writer: Advice on creating trust with your readersWe asked Kate Lindsay, co-author of Embedded, to share some writer-to-writer advice about creating trust with your readers.
kate lindsay
21
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