One of the reasons we created the Current Words Publishing Subscriber Chat is simple: writers have questions, and those questions don’t always need to wait for the next blog post.

Maybe you’re wondering whether you should self-publish or pursue traditional publishing. Perhaps you’re trying to figure out Amazon keywords, book reviews, editing, cover design, ISBNs, audiobooks, or how to market your latest release. Or maybe you’re just stuck on a scene and want to hear how other writers might approach it.

That’s exactly what the chat is for.

While we can’t promise an immediate answer every time, we do stop in regularly to answer questions, offer suggestions, and point writers toward helpful resources. Just as importantly, you’ll be joining a community of people who understand the challenges and rewards of writing.

You don’t need to have published a book. You don’t even need to be finished with your first draft. If you’re interested in writing, reading, publishing, or simply learning more about the industry, you’re welcome to join the conversation.

Questions often inspire future blog posts, podcast episodes, newsletters, and workshops, so if there’s something you’ve always wanted to ask, there’s a good chance someone else is wondering the same thing.

We hope you’ll stop by, introduce yourself, and ask your first question. We’d love to hear what you’re working on.

Why Substack? Because it gives us a place to do more than simply publish articles, and it’s free. It allows us to build an ongoing conversation with writers and readers who care about books. Through Substack, we can share publishing insights, writing tips, book recommendations, event announcements, podcasts, and discussions, all in one place. Whether you’re working on your first manuscript or your tenth, we hope you’ll find something here that informs, encourages, and reminds you that you’re part of a larger writing community.