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You are now in Draft Mode

A new name and home for the newsletter, writing a bestseller, how book deals work and fancy mechanical keyboards.

You are now in Draft Mode
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We're on the move

My last email on Substack, fantasy map generators, a free online writing course and writing tools for on the go.

We're on the move
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Stunning libraries, some author stats and how to get your first 1000 subscribers

Plus how Pomplamoose publish every week, another book planning app and writing torture for Douglas Adams.

Stunning libraries, some author stats and how to get your first 1000 subscribers
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Book planning with Post-it notes

Plus how to get published (again), writing every day (again), and a new app that has some nifty writing features.

Book planning with Post-it notes
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How to make time to write

Plus how famous authors get ideas, writing about real people and a 100-day writing challenge.

How to make time to write
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An alternative writing tool

Plus a great research tool, manifestos and storyboarding with Trello

An alternative writing tool
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Look at my fancy keyboard

Plus getting more true fans, how book deals work, and writing every flippin' day.

Look at my fancy keyboard
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Track your word count... everywhere

Plus how to build an author platform, bad first drafts and running a membership scheme.

Track your word count... everywhere
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32 best writing tools and tips of 2020

And that's according to you – readers of the Draft Mode newsletter.

32 best writing tools and tips of 2020
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Tools for writing sprints

Plus writing full time, essential newsletters and finding an agent.

Tools for writing sprints