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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.
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.
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.
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.
How to make time to write
Plus how famous authors get ideas, writing about real people and a 100-day writing challenge.
An alternative writing tool
Plus a great research tool, manifestos and storyboarding with Trello
Look at my fancy keyboard
Plus getting more true fans, how book deals work, and writing every flippin' day.
Track your word count... everywhere
Plus how to build an author platform, bad first drafts and running a membership scheme.
32 best writing tools and tips of 2020
And that's according to you – readers of the Draft Mode newsletter.
Tools for writing sprints
Plus writing full time, essential newsletters and finding an agent.