Michelle's newsletter about writing and publishing and stuff

Home
Archive
About
"Am I too old to get a book deal?"
Let's talk about ageism in publishing, befriending other authors, and making time to write.
 • 
Michelle Schusterman
8
New
Top
Community
Is it time to give up on traditional publishing?
This journey has always been a slog. But it seems to get sloggier ever year.
 • 
Michelle Schusterman
12
What can the publishing industry learn from Barbenheimer?
The success of these two blockbuster films come with a message for executives who profit off of creatives.
 • 
Michelle Schusterman
2
Publishing and the definition of insanity
Trying to have a career as an author means doing the same thing over...and over...and over...
 • 
Michelle Schusterman
2
Is that writing course a scam?
I ask this as someone who nearly created one myself.
 • 
Michelle Schusterman
2
Is it #ownvoices or exploitation?
In an effort to seek out marginalized authors, the publishing industry is driving many away.
 • 
Michelle Schusterman
3
Why is this literary agency dumping its authors?
Hi all! In lieu of a regular newsletter today, I want to draw attention to a situation that’s currently unfolding in the trad pub world. New Lea…
 • 
Michelle Schusterman
11
This is how you start writing a book.
Grab a hammer and let's get started!
 • 
Michelle Schusterman
4
Michelle's newsletter about writing and publishing and stuff
Michelle's newsletter about writing and publishing and stuff
Thoughts on the writing process and traditional publishing, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at my various middle grade projects, my ghostwriting and IP work, and the extraordinarily slow progress on my first adult novel.
Recommendations
Publishing Confidential
Publishing Confidential
Kathleen Schmidt
Story Club with George Saunders
Story Club with George Saunders
George Saunders
Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler
Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler
Chuck Palahniuk

Michelle's newsletter about writing and publishing and stuff

AboutArchiveRecommendationsSitemap
© 2023 Michelle Schusterman
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great writing