The What-If Lab | Max Malterer | Substack

365 Days In: The Human Relief Project Is Getting A New Look

Plus what this rebrand says about where my writing’s headed.

Oct 19 •

The HRP's Upcoming Birthday — and A Story About 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 •

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 •

Why We Still Need Novels (Even in an AI World)

On imagination, and the irreplaceable power of longform fiction

May 25 •

Deep in the Editing Cave

Writer’s doubts, fine-tuning Birthright, and the beauty of trade-offs.

Apr 21 •

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