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What a great idea for a post, Mark - thank you so much for asking!

I'm Rebecca, from south-east UK, and when I'm not outside getting lost I'm inside writing about it.

I'm in the early stages of a bigger writing project, which is exciting but terrifying, and alongside that I'm continuing to assist my husband with his photography work. He's just been commissioned to shoot his second book, and we're both looking forward to everything that's going to be involved with that!

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Hi, Mark, this is a nice idea, thank you for the opportunity. I've been a published writer since 1989, and have enjoyed a main career in education. I have several newsletters and websites, but my Substack one is where I write about things that interest me: literature, life in general, the writing craft and education. At the moment i'm working on a series called Experiments in Style, in which I take a very mundane story and transform it in various ways. I live in London, England.

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Feb 15, 2023Liked by Mark Dykeman

Hi Mark! And what are you working on right now?

I'm nearly finished with a short-story that provides some glimpses into my childhood (childhood is sort of a place I go for inspiration these days). I'm also slowly working on this larger fantasy piece, but work keeps getting in the way of that. And there's also a lil' Drabble compilation I'm compiling and one secret-for-now project I'm a bit involved in. Oh, and there's also the Substack Letters style exchange (I saw you're doing one as well). So, a lot of stuff!

I'd like to do something with photography. A story with a lot of pictures or a photo walk. But I usually go on walks with my dog, and I'm occupied with playing with her. But days are getting longer, so more potential photo time as well.

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Hey mate, just balancing a new year between teaching English and writing comics. All day it’s Hamlet and Donne and deep thinking, and out of hours it’s pitching wild sci fi/crime stories.

Follow along: ryanklindsay.substack.com

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Thank you, Mark! Hello, everyone. When I'm not answering student questions and discussing the state of writing (I recently wrote about AI and higher education), I'm publishing dark fiction for Sunday Reads and working on my novel.

https://substack.com/profile/43808671-n-m-scuri

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Appreciate the opportunity, Mark.

UK based. I write short fiction here: https://adrianconway.substack.com. My next story this month is titled: Books Like White Elephants. My novella The Pelican Crossing will be in the shops and online in May. I also write about storytelling in the Bible here: https://scriptourer.substack.com.

Many thanks

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Hi Mark! I've been busy writing about writing and dropping doodles in my newsletter - also had my latest book for young readers come out yesterday :)

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Hello! Great to be here.

I write a weekly newsletter covering things I’m learning that I think could be useful in your life.

I share 1 big thing each week. 2 recommendations and 3 actions to take.

This week the title is “Are you constantly feeling tired?” And I cover some simple things you can do to help. Out Friday.

https://neverstoplearning1.substack.com

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Great idea Mark. I write bite-sized rants, rambles and observations encompassing many topics, none too controversial and all an easy, quick read. It’s title is easy to remember ... “All That and a Bag of Chips”.

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Hello all! Pr0ph3t is holed up in the wilds of suburban central Alabama, currently writing Theofuturism, which is my Substack exploration of the uncharted intersection between Christianity, futurism and technology with a sprinkling of life advice thrown in. Currently in the middle of a job change and planning to decrease the tempo of releases a bit, but excited to stay active!

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Hi, thanks for the option to say hello!

I am Kev, I live with my spouse and bunny and I am working on a newsletter, and blog. I make short art related videos for youtube and I just released my first anthology. This one about true crimes.

My blog, which I am enjoying is of two parts, educational (with free downloads) and one for my fictional writing.

I was going to write a newsletter about my book but decided not to.

Thanks again for sharing your space, I look forward to reading more about you too! 🙂

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I'm Dane Benko, filmmaker in NY who writes Indulging a Second Look: https://polarisdib.substack.com/ , a Substack that (spoiler alert!) will soon be rebranding to be a continuous document of my inspirations.

Currently I am working on editing a short film I shot, producing a short film I wrote, and completing the second draft of a feature I wrote.

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This is nice. I go by the name gkgiaus, and at the moment, I am currently working on editing a novella I wish to publish this year. Also working on a few other projects to publish on substack weekly.

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Feb 15, 2023Liked by Mark Dykeman

Hi!

I've never done a lot of writing, except for work. And that's more technical writing in the software development space.

But, NaNoWriMo has been on my list for a long time, so I'm in the very early stages of planning a novel. It may fizzle out, but hopefully I can keep myself motivated. And stop using conjunctions to start sentences. :-)

My non-working, non-writing time I spend writing music. Travel was a huge thing for me before the pandemic, but I haven't really resumed that for one reason or another. Hopefully by the end of the year. My current job allows me to work remotely, so spending a couple of months someplace is a definite possibility too.

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I’m Ali and I live in LA so I’m just seeing this now. One thing I’m so excited about is that I’m doing The Artist’s Way with over 100 of my subscribers right now! We’re only on week 2 but a lot is coming up for me already. aliv.substack.com if anybody wants to join in!

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I have always wanted to write. Living in Israel, close to retirement. I am working on a series about James Joyce's Ulysses, a life-long love.

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