Build AI‑Proof Writing Income for $0.99 Today
My new book The Never-Retired Writer is live on Amazon today. Learn how I built a writing life that gives you income, freedom, and a skill AI can't replace. For the next three days only, it's just $0.99 before it jumps to $9.99. Grab it here: https://t.co/kdYVQ2URoS https://t.co/isd7dlxsDU
AI Reviews Draft, Still Needs Human Editor
Me: Claude, read through the Hungarian translation of my book and identify errors. Claude: "I was able to review the first 80 pages of the book's text. It is recommended that the entire book be reviewed by a human editor once...
Grateful for Indie Bookstores Hosting My Debut Memoir
It’s independent bookstore day and I just want to express my appreciation for all the independent bookstores who took a chance on me and hosted a book talk and signing for my debut memoir, 12 Trips in 12 Months 🙏📖
AI Review Uncovers Book’s Intentional Friction and Insight
“The Book That Wouldn’t Let Me Rate It Cleanly” — written in one shot by DeepSeek So, I almost didn’t share this. A leading Chinese LLM just produced one of the most honest, perceptive reviews of The Borrowed Mind—without a single iteration. It...
Prefer Classics: New Books Still Under Evaluation
"I do not wish the ordinary reader to read no modern books. But if he must read only the new or only the old, I would advise him to read the old...A new book is still on its trial." –C.S. Lewis...
Get a Personalized Book Recommendation on Independent Bookstore Day
Today is Independent Bookstore Day. I would love to give you a personalized rec if you tell me what kind of book you’re looking for and promise to buy from your favorite indie or Bookshop.org.
Pre‑order AI‑Thermodynamics Book, 20% Off, Donate to AIMS
Our book on Generative AI and Stochastic Thermodynamics can be pre-ordered with a 20% discount until July 31 2027. (All proceeds from the authors will be donated to the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences). https://t.co/ZU3bL8KjNp
Reading Reveals Hidden Mechanics of Startups and Sanctions
Finished the book Buildit - on building Blinkit by Albinder Dhindsa. To better understand what is behind Eternal (Zomato) you can pair by reading it with Deepinder Goyal's "Unseen". Both good to read. Also finished in last few days Edward...
New Atsushi Shimomura Thriller Hits Shelves Today
Picked up “ネタバレあり 双紋島の殺人 (The Spoiler-Filled Murder of Sōmonjima),” the latest novel by Atsushi Shimomura, at a bookstore. https://t.co/WW3WdFNjjp
Revisiting “Genocide of One” 15 Years Later
I picked up the newly released edition of “Genocide of One” by Kazuaki Takano. Hard to believe it was first published 15 years ago. I actually wrote a blurb for it back then. https://t.co/A1EaGMeGgI
Data Reveals Childhood Journey of Rose Jones
The Numbers of Childhood: The Story of Rose Jones by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/s3rh3lQudo via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Marketing #MarketingSuccess #MarketingStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #TechNews https://t.co/jgNGB4duwC
Escape Algorithm Tyranny with 20‑Year Human‑Only Newsletter
For an act of resistance to the tyranny of algorithms, try the Marginalian newsletter—undistracted notes on the search for meaning that have been free, ad-free, AI-free, fully human for 20 years this year: https://t.co/8ApDA5YPF6
Write Many Books, Own Your Niche, Not One Bestseller
Remember, if you want to make money as a fiction writer, the game isn’t to write “one best-selling book.” The game is to write lots and lots of books and dominate a category/subcategory.
Treat Every Client Like a New Book Chapter
Reading Brimstone by Callie Hart this weekend after loving Quicksilver and honestly the way I approach a new book is the same way I approach new client books. You open it up, take in the first chapter, and start figuring out...
Read Your Query, Talk Naturally, Not Audition
Off to a workshop tomorrow, so my annual reminder. If you’re pitching agents or editors at an in-person event, just read your query. Don’t stress about memorizing things. It’s not an audition, it’s just a conversation. ❤️
Warren on Politics, Art: Power Meets Tenderness
From poet Robert Penn Warren, born on this day in 1905, the finest thing I have ever read about the relationship between politics and art, or, the difficult balance of power and tenderness https://t.co/0EcgGiIINI
True Customer Understanding Drives Effective Experience Design
This is the book leaders turn to when they realize experience design must start with true understanding, not assumption, bias, or surface-level feedback. CUSTOMER UNDERSTANDING https://t.co/jR9KTw6rHg https://t.co/ReUWK7c4jo
Celebrate Independent Bookstores Day with Incorruptible Launch
April 25 is Independent Bookstores Day here in the US. I've been campaigning to support indies with the Incorruptible book launch and invite you to join in the celebrations happening tomorrow. What's your favorite bookstore? P.S. If you want...
Choosing Principle Over
Someone just asked me why Snowball isn't on the approved books list for the Berkshire Annual Meeting. Schroeder: "I knew that it would be lonely, that I might lose friends over it, that I might never talk to him again."...
Votes Harming Black Community Precipitated Worldwide Ruin
I really need to write a book about how folks voted to hurt the Black community and ended up destroying the entire world. That’s said.. I’ve been trying to prepare..
BookScan Numbers Mislead: Not Equal to Sales or Royalties
I wrote a quick explainer post on BookScan vs. book sales vs. royalty statements. (Pivoting off the Lindy West discourse). Plus, a little publishing gossip… https://countercraft.substack.com/p/why-bookscan-is-different-from-book
Threads Flooded with False Publishing Claims—Don’t Trust It
No platform is more overrun with false publishing claims than Threads. If you're an aspiring author, you should really not believe anything you see on here.
Trump’s “Art of the Deal” Was Ghost‑written
Good point, Trump didn't write The Art of the Deal. He had a ghost writer.https://t.co/5kkpOmRofF
Finishing Your First Draft Deserves Celebration, No Matter What
Writing a book is a MASSIVE achievement. Even if it's not perfect. Even if no one has read it. Even if it never gets published. So no matter what happens next, take the time to appreciate everything you have done so far. The simple act...
Formulaic Romance Lines Stifle Creative Titles
That. And the problem is not that there isn't some truth to some of these claims it's that it's all flattened. Harlequin, which has really specific lines (Billionaire Exotic Men) has more formulaic titles/covers. So titles like "The Hunky Greek...
Gil Bashe’s Insights Reshape AI-Driven Healthcare
⚡️I've learned more from @Gil_Bashe than just about anyone I've ever met. His friendship and collaboration means the world to me. 📖His book Healing the Sick Care System is a must read. https://t.co/kFbNd6GKho #AI #medicine #heathcare https://t.co/hg9HEAaNZJ
Cities Run by Elite Coalitions Prioritize Growth Over Residents
Harvey Molotch “The City as a Growth Machine: Toward a Political Economy of Place," 1976 https://t.co/u18nsJdE4T
Satirical Book ‘Art of the Heel
Might mess around and write a book on political info ops called the Art of the Heel.
Must‑Read Books Everyone Should Dive Into Now
@morningjoe asked me to pick out some books that I think everyone should be reading right now, and here’s a few:
Celebrate Poetry Month with Denise Newman's “First Language”
Our next feature in celebration of National Poetry Month is Denise Newman and an excerpt of her poem “First Language” from Oracular Transmissions by Etel Adnan and Lynn Marie Kirby. Oracular Transmissions weaves together three collaborative projects dear friends Etel Adnan...
Investing Made Fun: A Must-Read for All Levels
Been reading my early copy of @awealthofcs’s new book. Ben’s got a gift for taking important but often dry investing lessons and making them accessible and entertaining. Great for novice investors looking to avoid mistakes as well as experienced investors...
When Ayn Rand Novels Shape Adult Worldview, It’s Problematic
I read The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged as a teenager in 8th/9th grade. My best friend was in love with Howard Roark (lol). That is at it should be. If you are an adult and these books define your...
Recommend The Fountainhead, Not Atlas Shrugged, to Win Fans
Hot take but I actually think more people would warm up to the ideals of Objectivism if Rand fans recommended The Fountainhead instead of Atlas Shrugged
Laughter Is Light; Go Seek the World.
Two thoughts from Donna Tartt “I had the epiphany that laughter was light, and light was laughter, and that this was the secret of the universe.” “The world won’t come to me… so I must go to it.”
Substack Struggles Reveal Companies that Embrace Openness
The travails of being a Substack author. On the positive side, if a company is willing to talk, you know they’re forward-thinking and open-minded
Kevin Kelly's Moment Shines; His Book Highly Recommended
It’s great to see @kevin2kelly having a moment that is well deserved. Btw his book “Excellent Advice for Living is also very good. Highly recommended. https://t.co/3aXBOgolXL
Free First Audiobook Boosts Downloads and Future Sales
Audiobook lover question… if an author offered the first book of a serial series for free in audio using Bookfunnel- If the book interested you… would you download it? Would you be more or less likely to listen to it because...
Promote Your Book or It Stays Invisible
To sell books you will need to engage with your communities of interest and try to create some word of mouth sales. "Writing a book without promoting it is like waving to someone in a dark room. You know what have...
Munger's Spirit Drives Record Book Sales at Berkshire Meeting
Charlie Munger won't be on stage at the Berkshire annual meeting, but his sprit will be in the bookstore. This is a big sales day for books sold at the event. https://t.co/fMkGH4rhCn
Agents Value Real Audience, Not Social Media Followers
Having a following is one aspect of getting an agent, esp. if you write nonfiction but it is by no means the most important thing. They are looking for an indication that you have an audience who might want to...
Returning to Morning Joe to Discuss Must‑Read Books
I got invited back to go on @morningjoe and here are some of the books I’m going to be talking about.
Explore Far-Right France: Le Pen, Bardella, Europe's Future
André Rougé in 2022, considered to be the leader of Les Horaces. In today's Chartbook Top Links, I recommend reading Far-Right France: Le Pen, Bardella and the Future of Europe, by Victor Mallet. More charts and links featured on today's...
Trust Andrey's Books—Read His Latest Release
I typically don’t like to recommend anything until I’ve read it. But all of @Andrey4Mir’s past books are great, and I’m sure this one will be. I plan to read it and you should too.
Hustle, Passion, and Timeless Lessons on the Fly
Finally got to @bgurley’s Runnin Down a Dream between two 17-hour flights to Singapore this week. Turned out to be the perfect time to read it… Singapore was where I took my own leap into the unknown and started my...
Evening Book Readings in Central Park, Join Us
I'll be doing some extra special readings and discussions in Central Park this evening, if anyone would like to join. 6pm to 9pm-ish. I'll be between The Loch and a hard place, but we'll be taking it easy. Bring a picnic blanket,...
Read These Books to Master Nation-Building and Growth
A few good books worth reading: - Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand - a classic that celebrates builders. Once you read it, you’ll notice the same characters and events taking place today. - The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio - great...
New Book Exposes Unreported Hollywood Writers' Strike Showdown
I have one last excerpt from my new book out today--this one about the Hollywood writers’ strike in 2023. It includes some previously unreported material about the showdown b/w the writers and prominent studio execs like Ted Sarandos and David...
Master Children’s Storytelling: Tish Rabe’s 40‑Year Blueprint
Tish Rabe took over for Dr. Seuss after he passed away. Now she's written more than 200 children's books over the past 40 years. This is a conversation about everything she's learned about how to tell stories, create characters, and rhyme...
Fintech Book Library: Curated Reads Shaping Finance's Future
Today we're launching our Fintech Book Library, a curated discovery hub for the books shaping the future of finance. 👉 Explore the library: https://t.co/FfXpCy9BJQ From AI in banking to digital assets, embedded finance to wealth management, every book we've discussed at...
Insights From 16 Leading Nonfiction Authors in Nashville
16 of the world's top nonfiction authors in one room. @JamesClear and I brought them to Nashville. In this episode of the podcast I recap my main takeaways together with Haley and Chelsea from Kit. Search "Nathan Barry Show" to watch the...