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The HRP Turns One — and A Forest Sound You Can’t Place
HRP’s anniversary upgrades, Birthright’s Q1 indie launch, plus a tiny story from the woods.
Aug 31
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Max Malterer
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The Man Who Never Climbed the Mountain
A summer update on three novels, the hunt for an agent, and why old Mike still hasn’t climbed the mountain
Jul 20
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Max Malterer
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Why We Still Need Novels (Even in an AI World)
On imagination, and the irreplaceable power of longform fiction
May 25
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Max Malterer
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Deep in the Editing Cave
Writer’s doubts, fine-tuning Birthright, and the beauty of trade-offs.
Apr 21
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Max Malterer
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Returning to the Artist’s Corner
Updates: HRP Audiobook, Birthright Feedback & Book #3 Begins
Mar 15
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Max Malterer
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Straight from the Heart: Reflecting on Substack and Introducing Birthright
A New Year, A New Novel.
Jan 25
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Max Malterer
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The Human Relief Project is Live!!! 🎉
Hey everyone,
Oct 19, 2024
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Max Malterer
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Closing the Chapter on 2024
Post-launch blues, book #2, and the path ahead
Dec 16, 2024
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Max Malterer
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A Week Into Launching The Human Relief Project: Highs, Lows, and Some Serious Amazon Algorithm Wrestling
Hey everyone,
Oct 27, 2024
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Max Malterer
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Final Steps Before Launch, E-Book Pre-Orders, & How You Can Help
Ten Days Until The Human Relief Project Is Out
Oct 8, 2024
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Max Malterer
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The Final Stretch: The Human Relief Project is Almost Here! 🚀
28 Days Left Until Launch Day
Sep 21, 2024
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Max Malterer
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Feierabend has a launch date! 🎉
It’s been exciting weeks in Max’s Writing Studio since I last wrote you.
Aug 4, 2024
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Max Malterer
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