Draft Mode
Browse the (formerly Unslush) Draft Mode newsletter archive to find exciting tips, tools and links for writers galore.
Juggling, juggling
How a classic song was made, life-changing books, track your reading, how to write immersive settings and scene building.
The future is here
How to write a short film, deciding what to write, writing with an AI helper, changing the publishing industry.
An apt metaphor
Cultivating endurance, learning to write, prep for a writing escape, making zines, plus 18 books on writing.
Curse my attention span
Break from distractions, scenes not chapters, a character cheat sheet, digital resets and a writing glossary.
Make more, care less
Note-taking and research tool, how auctions work, writing a hook for your novel, how to think about endings.
Run and weep
Track your time, stories as systems, writing around a full-time job, book sales funnels and the art of the novella.
Gut feeling, maybe
A new outlining tool, authors on Instagram, joint writing sprints, editing advice, and a list of writing competitions.
Excellent sheds
How to do nothing, editing hacks for non-fiction writers, first draft tricks, writing sheds, and the art of asking.
Literally thousands
Minor announcements, Trello for writers, how to patch plot holes, standing out on social, and how authors get paid.
Thoughtful goodies
Writing nooks, novel writing software, writing competitions, building meaningful connections, beautiful book covers.
