Substacks recommended by Trials By Writing by Geoff Mantooth

Recommended by Trials By Writing by Geoff Mantooth

For the readers who cannot be defined by one genre, for the book club dropouts, for the undecided and aspiring writers, you've come to the right place. Writing, teaching, books, interviews with artists and a dash of chaos. Come along for the ride.

Glimpses into the life of a writer working on a debut novel, plus she reads novels in French.

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The Book I Want to Write

By Paul Zakrzewski

I focus on the place where urgency meets resistance—what gets in the way of the writing the big, scary things you want to. Also, home of THE BOOK I HAD TO WRITE podcast. Currently publishes 2x a month.

Writing Talk

By Ken Elkes

Like a meal of small plates, Writing Talk ranges across the good, the bad, and the funny of the writing life. Writing craft insights, ideas on creativity, prompts and exercises, thoughts, opinions, and witterings.

Insights into writing

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Stunning Sentences

By Nina Schuyler

Admiring, mooning over, loving, and learning to write stunning sentences

A rarity: examples of good writing with in depth discussion

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Beyond with Jane Ratcliffe

The internet’s most intimate, illuminating interviews with today’s greatest writers—get an in-depth look into the craft of writing and what it means to be a heart-centered human in a hard world.

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

Advice on publishing

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MILLER’S BOOK REVIEW 📚

By Miller’s Book Review 📚

Celebrating All Things Literary

Deeply knowledgeable discussions of books and publishing

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Bite Size Reviews

By Kyle Smith

Bite size reviews of books, movies, and TV, with a special emphasis on page to screen adaptations.

The Big Read

By Jeremy Anderberg

Reading great books, together.

Notes from a Small Press

By Anne Trubek

Think of these as signatures, unbound. Thoughts, explanations, and screeds about the publishing industry by Anne Trubek, founder of Belt Publishing. For the bound version, pick up "So You Want To Publish A Book?" Belt Publishing, July 2020.

Crooked Reads

By Ashley Holstrom

A monthly collection of three bite-sized book reviews and other things from a professional book person.