Atomic Writer
T.J. MurphyAtomic Writer is a weekly newsletter for writers who are also holding down a life. We'll talk through practical systems, publishing strategy, obstacles, and AI, from a former editor and published author who's still figuring it out too.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 26 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 2 months ago |
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Friction Reduction Week
When it comes building a strong and resilient habit like writing, Atomic Habits author James Clear suggests that reducing friction is must-have in your toolbox.
You probably know what this is but for what it’s worth here is an example of h...
The Atomic Writer
A new name and intention for this newsletter: Atomic Writer.
Atomic Writer is for people who are still writers — even when life in 2026 keeps trying to steamroll them into something else.
You have a job. Maybe kids. Or both. That’s plenty...
Another Death for The Writer
The Writer Magazine is still dead. About a year ago, after a company in the UK bought the publication from the previous owner, plans were made for a relaunch of the print edition. I’ll cut to the chase here: The new ownership’s intentions c...
Sleep and Your Morning Writing
In working on my morning writing ritual, the following are the new features I’m trying to build in, all pulled from one of Jessica Brody’s Udemy classes (a writing productivity class).
Get up at a consistent time
Dress for the occasion: W...
Writing Routine Ovehaul
This past week I did a post-mortem on my fall/winter book writing project. I started in August and finished a 30,000-word non-fiction book by the end of the year and self-published it in the middle of January.
I’m doing the post-mortem wit...
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I am a husband, dad, writer, and editor of the Boston-based magazine, The Writer.
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