To Live and Let Die

A sack of stubs, a stub sack, a stack of subs, a substack

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Rewilding for community wellbeing - posts about nature connection, foraging, bushcraft, self development, rites of passage, courses and other offerings.

The creative attempts of a novice writer, fuelled by a copious amount of caffeine and frequent stares into the abyss.

Whatever comes into my addled, shrinking brain.

Exploring contemporary culture through the lens of literature, music, and the metaverse.

Don't let fear kill your writing before you even start. Find out how from me, Jason Arnopp, a horror author and journo with four decades of experience.

A collaborative community for fiction writers on Substack

Exploring our climate future through intelligent, thought-provoking science fiction—crafted for readers who seek depth and discovery in every story.

Machinations and musings about culture, media and other contemporary topics.

It's a wonderful world—meet the inhabitants!

practical screenwriting advice from an outsider working in an insider industry

Writing about the future of nation states, capitalism, and humanity. Researching a utopian novel. Worldbuilding with subscribers.

Write and sell your best book or script - using storytelling tricks from your favorite movies!

The FAQ on how to find an agent and how to write books, all in one place.