I’m Anthony Trendl, a writer. You landed at my newsletter about writing: Writers Gonna Write. Let’s have some fun.

Launch Day

Wednesday, March 18

Subscribe now to get the first masterclass the moment it drops. You’ll get an email when I kick the engine on.

My Books

• The Book of Endorsements, a collection of over-the-top comments

• Death, Misery, & Other Curiosities, difficult examination of the lives of the dead and the dying

• The Raging Giant Blue Goldfish, a whimsical collection of modern tall and warm tales

• The Joro Spider Journal, a writing journal packed with my photos that have appeared in numerous media outlets

Speechwriting

Professionally, I’ve advised clients who lead Fortune 500 companies speaking on the global stage. Other clients have presented at major events and award shows. I’ve written viral commercials, ghostwritten books, and sat in as a strategic communications consultant for C-suite clients looking for solutions to complex issues.

Along the way, I’ve connected with an unusual array of readers. Some enjoy the silliness and others enjoy my look at the natural world. Others prefer the deeper work. Some just like spiders… a lot!

Creativity

I consider myself a consummate creative, watching the world as an artist. It’s all fascinating. Join me as I walk through the amazing creative life. All of it.

What’s Different About Being Here?

Some of you landed here after discovering me on social media. First of all, thank you. So how is this Substack unlike my other social media?

• No “Micro-tips”
  Each post is a roughly 1,200+ word exploration of a specific writing mechanic or philosophy. We’ll look at how the greats did it and how you can apply those same techniques today.

• The Democratization of Creativity
  I want you to know you too are an artist. It is more than the realm of turtlenecked men in goatees.

• Exclusive Insights
  I’ll provide inside knowledge on the life of a writer: how I publish, interact with high-level clients, and real-world solutions to getting things done.

• Friendly
  Because you’ve decided to be here, we are, in a sense, colleagues. It’s a friendly place.

How Often?

Every Wednesday morning, I’ll send you an idea-rich article. These are hearty 1,200-word lessons built to sharpen your skills. Each one features historical examples from masters like Mark Twain, a practical writing prompt, and a joke to wrap things up.

This gives you a week to work on things in your own writing.

Why Subscribe?

Writers Gonna Write is currently free for all subscribers as we launch this community. I want these lessons and prompts to reach as many people as possible while we establish our rhythm.

In the coming months, I will introduce paid subscription (you can sign up now as well) options to support the research, professional overhead, and time required to keep this publication high-quality and ad-free. By subscribing for free today, you are joining as a charter member of this journey and ensuring you don't miss the first set of masterclasses.

How Much Will I Interact?

I value your time and mine. I plan to be very active in the comments of our weekly writing prompts. I want to see your responses so I can offer my perspective. Other than that, we will keep the focus on the work itself and prioritize doing the work rather than just talking about it.