Draft Mode
Browse the (formerly Unslush) Draft Mode newsletter archive to find exciting tips, tools and links for writers galore.
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.
Free imaginary biscuits
Writing confidence, story plotting with Miro, accountability buddies, promoting books on Instagram, presenting books online.
Write your weird
Advice from Neil Gaiman, writing in multiple viewpoints, writing in longhand, and the importance of showing up.
Supposed to be fun
Free screenplays, creating a beat sheet, making writing less hard, daily writing sprints, and a bookmark manager.
