Maintenance Book Turns Out Surprisingly Spellbinding
Didn’t expect a book on maintenance to be spellbinding Wonderfully written by @stewartbrand https://t.co/AA0fMC3MuF https://t.co/hkCoGsGMTU
Forgotten Poet Rediscovered as Japan’s Beloved Children’s Voice
Are You an Echo – on #WorldPoetryDay, the remarkable story of the forgotten woman who died in her twenties and was rediscovered to become Japan's most beloved children's poet https://t.co/zk1RX1W0Kf
French Picture Book Shows Poetry's Healing Magic
This Is a Poem That Heals Fish – on #WorldPoetryDay, an almost unbearably wonderful French picture-book about how poetry works its magic https://t.co/KxUMLIeBE0
Guard Your Unique Voice From AI and Over‑Editing
So two things quick: one of the most important things a writer has is a voice. A voice is honed, developed over time. AI can rob you of your voice because by design it's generic. Whatever is uniquely you is...
Trying to Stay Open, but Husbands Still Embarrass
Whew. I don’t listen to podcasts much but I just voluntarily listened to one for the first time ever, the episode of ICYMI about Lindy West’s new book. I was trying so hard to be open but husbands just be out...
Exploring the End of Progress and Great Crashes
A pleasure to chair @carlbfrey’s talk on his brilliant book, How Progress Ends, at the @oxfordlitfest who kindly also included my latest book, The Great Crashes: https://t.co/i2YoILCoDR https://t.co/ZYKZYwYpyr
Signed “
Unsigned copies of #BeingYou keep surfacing at @blackwelloxford - but don’t worry, these were all spotted and signed. Down in the Norrington Room. https://t.co/6sc4Lsents
Scarcity Breeds Powerlessness; Read the Essential Book
As the world moves quickly from higher prices to outright rationing, I can't recommend the book "Scarcity" enough. As I write in "The Confidence Map" not having enough of what matters fuels intense feelings of powerlessness and uncertainty. https://t.co/rwHhqBqG8U
Read Your Query, Don't Memorize: Pitch Stress-Free
At a writing conference today, so my annual reminder. If you book time to chat with editors or agents, and you’re pitching your work… just read your query. Don’t try to memorize things and put that extra pressure on yourself. It’s...
Authors and Publishers Must Vet AI
Good morning to every author who does not accept an editor’s changes without reviewing them first, and also to every publisher who did not ruin both an author’s career and their own reputation by fast-tracking and promoting a book *before*...
Readers Judge Books by Author, Not Content
No. I am not saying people can’t like books. Not all books are good. Taste is subjective. I am saying that people here talk about which books they support or will stop supporting based on sentiments about the author without,...
Self‑Publishing: Running Your Own Small Business for Control
True that. Self-publishing means becoming a small business owner. And the reason why many people say they're going towards self-pub is precisely to maintain more control.
Three Must‑Read Books That Transformed My 2026
3 books that changed my life in 2026: • Sales Pitch - April Dunford • The Great CEO Within - Matt Mochary • 10x Is Easier Than 2x - Dan Sullivan, Ben Hardy
Seeking Churches to Host Free Uncluttered Faith Tour
Want to bring the Uncluttered Faith book tour to your hometown? I’m looking for churches around the country (US-only for now) that might be open to hosting me for an evening event this summer. If you have a connection to a...
Publishing a Rewritten Book without Reading Is Inexcusable
I get the desire to defend the possibly AI author but... by their own admission their novel was dramatically rewritten (allegedly by a friend using AI) and then they claim they didn't "have time" to read the book before publishing...
Living Well Is the Best Revenge
What a wonderful writer. "Living Well Is the Best Revenge," his 1962 piece on Gerald and Sara Murphy, changed the way I live and think.
Deep Dive Into Making of Project Hail Mary
Really enjoyed going long with @chrizmillr and @philiplord on the making of the fantastic 'Project Hail Mary.' A real deep dive: https://t.co/apvIeG6dYw
Your Writing “Why” Fuels Persistence Through Tough Times
I want to know: Why do you write? Most people say they want to write a book at some point in their lives, but very few actually follow through. When writing gets tough (and trust me, it will), the reason you write...
Project Hail Mary: Modern Sci‑Fi Perfection
Review: Lord & Miller's 'Project Hail Mary' is Modern Sci-Fi Perfection https://t.co/IYUWf3hpgN #scifi #ProjectHailMary #Rocky #Ryland #LordMiller #AndyWeir https://t.co/EfHYRB7oAZ
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Asher Hartman's Debut Collection: Mad Clot on a Holy Bone
Mad Clot on a Holy Bone: Memories of a Psychic Theater by Asher Hartman. Mad Clot on a Holy Bone: Memories of a Psychic Theater is the first published collection of work by playwright and artist Asher Hartman and his Gawdafful...
Chicken Soup Publisher Sues Tech Giants Over AI Training
More AI lawsuits -> Publisher Chicken Soup for the Soul sues several tech companies including Google and Anthropic in federal court, claiming its content was used to train LLMs "The publisher said that Apple, Google, Nvidia, Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic, Perplexity AI...
Metrics Trap: Optimizing Numbers, Not Real Value
This is one of the best books I've ever read. The core problem @add_hawk nails: we've handed our lives over to metrics. The issue is that any metric is a compression of something richer, and once the metric exists, we...
Now's the Perfect Time to Read This Book
If you have not yet read this book now would be a good time to do so https://t.co/MFmozbXFQz
LLM Fiction Feels Generic, Overly Metaphoric, Lacks Depth
I read a few dozen pages of this and it is not bad for LLM fiction, but also very very LLM-y, from the themes to the fact that there are lots of staccato conversations and meaningful silences and overwrought metaphors...
Lady Tremaine's Story Makes You Root Against Cinderella
I'm reading Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser and it is so well done I’m about to fight Cinderella.
Remembering the SUM Performance with Brian Eno
Old, sweet memory: When Brian Eno and I performed my book of stories, SUM, at the Sydney Opera House. https://t.co/uOJfeVzlPl
Writers Thrive by Balancing Constant Online and Offline Presence
To be a successful writer in 2026 you need to be both chronically online and offline.
Cinematic Teaser Reveals “Nice Girls Do Get The Sale”
Cinematic Book Teaser For Nice Girls DO Get The Sale by Elinor Stutz Pre... https://t.co/tvY2BPkmYB via @YouTube
Embrace Non‑Competition: The Let Them Theory Review
My weekly newsletter is out. The book of the week is The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. Read online here: https://readswithravi.beehiiv.com/p/the-let-them-theory-non-competition-and-books
Do Horror Books Typically Include Trigger Warnings?
Hi I have a QUESTION. It is an actual question and not me asking something as a gotcha because I expect a certain answer. Do horror books usually have content/trigger warnings?
Top Writers Mock Successful Yet Poorly Written Stories
Speaking of “writer transparency” conversations, one thing ~every one in magazine writing knows is how there’s multiple group chats of illustrious gifted writers & editors at the top of the field making fun of [successful writer whose pieces are risibly...
B2B Marketing Meets Generative AI in Smart Conversations
Smart Conversations by Ian Howells: A Must-Read Book on Where B2B Marketing Strategy Meets Generative AI https://t.co/UnC81GtcYd
Top Trusted Voices for Understanding Today’s Politics and Geopolitics
My recommendations for having a clearer sense of what's going on right now: - Politics, especially of the US: Sarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior - Sign up for her substack, buy and read all books immediately. I've been following her work for a...
Free Signed Copies of AI Security Book at RSAC
Headed to RSAC to sign copies of Guardians of the Machine age: Why AI Security Will Define the Future of Digital Defense. Hit me up for the three venues where you can get free signed copies. https://t.co/kurVMvO4fo ...
Novel Blends Mistborn Magic with Blade Runner Noir
For those who like comparisons, "Mistborn meets Bladerunner" is how I sometimes pitch my novel. This reviewer seems to have seen it similarly: https://t.co/h7TgGPO5kL
Philosopher's Gender Book Review Censored, Academic Freedom Falters
Book reviews by philosophers, notoriously, can be scathing, but a sober review of a book on gender identity by the MIT philosopher (and Academic Freedom Council co-founder) Alex Byrne was deemed too dangerous to print. "The philosophy profession has shown...
Reading Empowers; Digital Overload Threatens Civilization
“Those who read own the world; those who immerse themselves in the Internet or watch too much television lose it. Our civilization is suffering profound wounds because of the wholesale abandonment of reading by contemporary society.” –Werner Herzog
Call Your Rep: Stop Book‑Banning Bill H.R. 7661
This dreadful book banning bill, H.R. 7661, has made it out of committee and into the House. It's time to call your reps.
Sharing My Current Reads, Invite Your Recommendations
Currently reading: This Might Save Your Life by @bytiffanycrum A Scheme of Heaven by Alexander Boxer Multipliers by @bylizwiseman An Academic Affair by Jodi McCallister What are you reading?
7 Harsh Life Truths Everyone Ignores
Marcus Aurelius: 7 Harsh Truths About Life That Most People Ignore (And Pay For Later) https://t.co/fwnnxRh6Gs
7 Must‑Read Books That Transform Your Money Mindset
Charlie Munger: 7 Books Smart People Read That Quietly Change How You Think About Money https://t.co/zLOHzZNzzH
Heading to Nashville to Record Book Audio Next Week
Hardcore. I'll be in Nashville next week to record the audio for my book out in August. Good to know @jockowillink will be in town (likely up WAY before me) leading from the front.
Social Buzz Rarely Drives Book Sales; Luck and Reviews Matter
Discourse is not correlated to book sales, most of the time. It is very easy to post on social media but that doesn’t really translate into sales. Word of mouth, book club adoption, reviews in major papers (sob),...
From Lonesome Dove to Dungeon Crawler Carl: Nonstop Reading
Who else finishes one book and picks up another? It’s taken me so long to read Lonesome Dove, and it’s incredible, but such an epic tome. Next up will probably be book 5 of Dungeon Crawler Carl to get ready...
Most Stocks Lose Money, Yet Market Adds $91T
Self Recommending: "One Hundred Years in the U.S. Stock Markets" by Hendrik Bessembinder. A century of data for nearly 30,000 U.S. public companies. Fun fact: "Shareholders' wealth was enhanced by $91 trillion over the century, but long-term investors in nearly...
My Dog Essay Joins NYT Bestseller Anthology
I have an essay called "Max" about my dog Max in this anthology called Best Dog in the World, edited by Alice Hoffman. It was a fun little project, and now it is a NYT bestseller. Anyway, it's a lovely...
Millions of Books Flood Market, Self‑Publishing Dominates
Anyone who's wondering why it's so hard to get your book noticed... @janefriedman reported in her newsletter today that according to Bowker (which reports on titles published with ISBNs), more than 4 million books are now published each year, with...
Shelf Space Scarcity Limits Bookstores Amid 4M Self‑Publishes
Confusing claim. The fact that 4 million self-pub books a year come out is surely the REASON why bookstores don't stock them? Bookstores don't have unlimited shelf space. Wrote a bit about this topic here: https://countercraft.substack.com/p/mfa-vs-publishing-round-2000
Beyond Mind Power: A Book Offering Fresh Hypotheses
Wonderful book - going to listen to it for a third time - goes well beyond the power of the mind, offering new hypothesis. https://t.co/jsqTAR0MCQ