Neil's Ruff Drafts
Neil S. PlakcyDog-lover Neil Plakcy writes about the intersection of business and creativity, with useful tips for authors and other marketers.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 88 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 8 days ago |
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Ten Years in the Game Industry
This writing lesson didn’t come from a class. It that came from a decade-long career making computer games.
People often assume that experience taught me about graphics, programming, or marketing. It did. But the biggest lesson was somethi...
Write Like a Human, Not a Corporation
I’ve heard for a long time that we need to aim our writing at readers at the sixth grade level. As a former college English professor, I’m afraid I have to agree. Recently I heard about the Gunning Fog Index, where you to put in a chunk of...
Dog Photo Tips from Lili Weinstock
Before we dive in, a quick note: when I launched Stewart’s Crossing Insiders, I thought it would go only to readers who specifically signed up for it. It turns out Substack had other ideas, and the first issue went to everyone on my list....
The Dog Who Outsmarted My Agent
It’s summer here in South Florida and in Stewart’s Crossing, PA, which reminds me that dogs sweat through their paw pads as well as panting. When we come back from our abbreviated walks, Brody and Griffin collapse on the tile floor and cool...
Your first Stewart's Crossing Insider
As soon as Rochester found the pouch in Amir Farahani’s desk drawer, I knew we were looking at something unusual.
At first glance, it looked like an oversized wallet made of black woven material. Rochester nosed it out of the drawer and dr...
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MBA, MFA, 70+ mystery and MM romance novels trad & self-published. I write about the intersection of business & creativity, with a look behind the scenes and concrete tips for authors on marketing & productivity.
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