Draft Mode
Browse the Draft Mode newsletter archive to find exciting tips, tools and links for writers galore.
Trick yourself
Christmas stories, a writing trick, distraction-free writing apps, George Saunders on revision, and how to market a book.
Drowning in drafts
Me on a podcast, books for writers, how to write an ace newsletter, build a short story collection, and a Pomodoro to do app.
Narrative kindling
Writing retreat updates, collecting story material, writing in present tense, Apple Notes tips, and NFTs for authors.
Get it all out
Publishing slang, a timeline tool, how to grow a newsletter, writing a book in 10 days, writing fast and some great writing blogs.
Perfectly positive thinking
Handling rejection, tweet every day, build atomic habits, Ulysses writing workflows, how to write a great synopsis.
Get ready for Pieces
My new pop-up newsletter, Wes Anderson on writing, fun writing exercises, Obsidian for fiction, habit and projects, beating writer's block.
Just lying around
Free writing resources, getting unstuck, mapping your mind, common writing mistakes, and how to rewild your attention.
The results are in
Finding your audience, keeping your thoughts close, beating creative block, avoiding perfectionism and beautiful bookmaking.
Ifs and buts
Prep for NaNoWriMo, quit your job to write (or not), non-fiction book proposals, elements of plot, and an app for online sticky notes.
Retreat, retreat!
Block the internet, writing productivity tips, long-term writing projects, pros and cons of outlining and two feedback tools.
