And ... we're back
A (re)introduction.
After a longer-than-anticipated hiatus, Read This is back in action. Phew—it's been a minute. Before we crank things back up (new links start Monday), a quick (re)introduction ...
Stephen Knezovich here. As a freelancer, I help writers find creative, sustainable, and simple ways to connect with readers—without compromising their voice or values.
Curating Read This is a small part of that work. I’m also the co-founder of the literary magazine Short Reads (one flash essay, once a week, in your inbox, for free) and the hybrid publisher Ascender Book Services; I help steer the marketing at Off Assignment; and I'm a collage artist (snip snip) and the curator of Gluu (a periodic email about collage, design, and cut+paste culture).
Previously, I spent 16 years as the director of marketing for the literary nonprofit and publisher Creative Nonfiction. And before that I was a fledgling graphic designer, an occasional DJ, an inept book reviewer, an undisciplined fiction writer, the interim GM of a (now successful) restaurant, a film school dropout, the founder of a fake fraternity, a passionate (but decidedly not professional) skateboarder, and an aspiring comic book illustrator.
At my core though, I'm a
The website and archive are kind of like a digital collage made from the cruft of the internet (and my hard drive) pulled from nearly 200 different of sources.
Every weekday I share a link to something I believe could be helpful and/or inspiring for writers trying to connect with readers/patrons/fans via an email newsletter.
I’m excited to be back. We restart on Monday.
–Stephen
PS/ On May 31st, I'm leading a FREE webinar for Craft Talks that will focus on simple marketing strategies for writers who feel stuck. Did I mention it's free?
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