I love these roundups because they are such a rich glimpse into the world of Substack! Love exploring new formats, topics, and stories that I’ve never thought about or had forgotten about (like Caroline Calloway, wow).
Humbly submitting my own curatorial newsletter to the masses, Curious About Everything, which rounds up the best of the web each month. Here's last month's missive: https://jodiettenberg.substack.com/p/twenty-eight
Such great posts here to be dug into. Reminds me of why curatorial newsletters are so good. I’m inspired to start a curated series too, one dedicated to Indian food!
The Scammer Caroline Calloway one sounds fascinating. “And We Were Like” is the perfect Gen-Z title for a book, and it’s sort of perfect that she didn’t even write it because it seems most young people today write little other than on social media, and read even less. I totally do relate to and understand/feel empathy for the drug addiction. I’m 13 years sober myself. With dozens of traditionally published stories in lit mags, I never could get any of my 12 completed novels taken by agents...though I got close. Being a WSM (White Straight Male) in the second decade of the 21st century frankly doesn’t help. (Sorry: unpopular non-Woke but realistic statement.)
I write about all of this--agents, book editing, writing, AA, addiction, fiction, memoir and more--on my Substack, **Sincere American Writing.***
So...you’re saying that the reason why you haven’t gotten published is because you’re a white straight male? Looooool This might be the craziest comment I’ve ever read on Substack. Running to get my tiny violin 🏃🏻♀️🎻
Twenty years ago, you would have been right. The industry was still dominated by white males. That's no longer the case. Almost all literary agents are women, and most of their clients are women. Straight white males are still published, but only if they have a longstanding audience. See how many highly successful straight white male writers you can name from the last 10 years. It's hard to provide proof, but there's plenty of anecdotal evidence. For instance, one friend of mine was told by an agent that although his work certainly merited publication, she knew she wouldn't be able to sell it because he was a white male. And a very well-known English writer - who happens to be gay - has said in public that he's ceased to judge literary contests because they're so biased against white men now. I could go on. If you can't see this, you're not paying attention, at least in the literary world. In the thriller world, it might be another matter - there, they don't care.
You're right. You might find my Substack, WriteDangerously, congenial. The publishing industry is not just excluding white male writers - especially the straight ones - but promoting an ideological agenda that has nothing to do with art.
Also, the Tuesday edition of my newsletter is always a curated roundup of articles and listicles related to the teen drama television genre and the writers, producers and actors involved in it. Currently featuring a lot of WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike updates.
If you find many Substacks predictably woke - especially those devoted to the arts - permit me to suggest my own Write Dangerously, which starts from the premise that 'Woke art is rubbish.' https://writedangerously.substack.com I think I can claim that it's provocative and subversive. Please subscribe - and comment!
I love these roundups because they are such a rich glimpse into the world of Substack! Love exploring new formats, topics, and stories that I’ve never thought about or had forgotten about (like Caroline Calloway, wow).
I’d heard of her! Fascinating 🧐
OMG 😱 Thanks Substack for featuring my article, you guys are legend.
If you guys can’t notice it, here’s the link:
https://open.substack.com/pub/raisini/p/from-zero-to-100000-subscribers-the?r=aegif&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
You are a rocking loving legend! 💭👀
Humbly submitting my own curatorial newsletter to the masses, Curious About Everything, which rounds up the best of the web each month. Here's last month's missive: https://jodiettenberg.substack.com/p/twenty-eight
Such great posts here to be dug into. Reminds me of why curatorial newsletters are so good. I’m inspired to start a curated series too, one dedicated to Indian food!
Until then though if you are looking for a vulnerable food Essay on becoming a beautiful mummy and enjoying my dessert, here’s mine: https://perzen.substack.com/p/lagan-nu-custard
So many things here that I can't wait to dig into.
Also wanted to let everyone know that my book, The Artist's Mind, is going on a Substack blog tour starting on Tuesday!
https://createmefree.substack.com/p/the-artists-mind-virtual-blog-tour
The Scammer Caroline Calloway one sounds fascinating. “And We Were Like” is the perfect Gen-Z title for a book, and it’s sort of perfect that she didn’t even write it because it seems most young people today write little other than on social media, and read even less. I totally do relate to and understand/feel empathy for the drug addiction. I’m 13 years sober myself. With dozens of traditionally published stories in lit mags, I never could get any of my 12 completed novels taken by agents...though I got close. Being a WSM (White Straight Male) in the second decade of the 21st century frankly doesn’t help. (Sorry: unpopular non-Woke but realistic statement.)
I write about all of this--agents, book editing, writing, AA, addiction, fiction, memoir and more--on my Substack, **Sincere American Writing.***
Check me out.
Michael Mohr
‘Sincere American Writing’
https://michaelmohr.substack.com/
So...you’re saying that the reason why you haven’t gotten published is because you’re a white straight male? Looooool This might be the craziest comment I’ve ever read on Substack. Running to get my tiny violin 🏃🏻♀️🎻
What if he is telling the truth?
Twenty years ago, you would have been right. The industry was still dominated by white males. That's no longer the case. Almost all literary agents are women, and most of their clients are women. Straight white males are still published, but only if they have a longstanding audience. See how many highly successful straight white male writers you can name from the last 10 years. It's hard to provide proof, but there's plenty of anecdotal evidence. For instance, one friend of mine was told by an agent that although his work certainly merited publication, she knew she wouldn't be able to sell it because he was a white male. And a very well-known English writer - who happens to be gay - has said in public that he's ceased to judge literary contests because they're so biased against white men now. I could go on. If you can't see this, you're not paying attention, at least in the literary world. In the thriller world, it might be another matter - there, they don't care.
You're right. You might find my Substack, WriteDangerously, congenial. The publishing industry is not just excluding white male writers - especially the straight ones - but promoting an ideological agenda that has nothing to do with art.
I was honored to interview disability activity Jessica Gimeno, whose TEDx talk on depression has more than 2 million YouTube views.
https://teendramawhore.substack.com/p/jessica-gimeno-interview-90210-disability
Also, the Tuesday edition of my newsletter is always a curated roundup of articles and listicles related to the teen drama television genre and the writers, producers and actors involved in it. Currently featuring a lot of WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike updates.
New read, new recommendation!
For all Substack readers, here’s a great advice on why we need for audacious and caring readers!
(Plus, how you can be one too!)
I’ll leave it here: https://open.substack.com/pub/abetterthinking/p/the-1-habit-that-can-make-or-brake?r=1xei0g&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
Enjoy!
Delightful roundup for readers. A chandelier of Substack highlights.
If you find many Substacks predictably woke - especially those devoted to the arts - permit me to suggest my own Write Dangerously, which starts from the premise that 'Woke art is rubbish.' https://writedangerously.substack.com I think I can claim that it's provocative and subversive. Please subscribe - and comment!
Great roundup. The Calloway story a perfect Sunday morning read.
Good reads.
Good organization.
Hemp
Pasta is the future guys
How can I find a certain writer by name?
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