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Writer’s Notes
Writer’s Notes is a Substack publication about writing, reading, film, and the long process of building a creative life. Each article explores craft, self-education, literary culture, independent publishing, and the practical realities of producing and engaging with creative work thoughtfully over time. If you're interested in literature, cinema, lifelong learning, and the habits that support sustained creative work, you'll find a place here.
Story at the Table
Story at the Table is a Patreon devoted to fantasy roleplaying and the craft of creating memorable experiences. Articles explore settings, characters, encounters, storytelling techniques, and practical tools that can be adapted to a wide range of game systems. If you're interested in deeper worlds, stronger adventures, and ideas you can bring to your next session, you'll find a place at the table.
Bernard Corwin is a writer and independent publisher whose work focuses on storytelling, self-education, and the creative process. Through books and essays, he explores the intersection of literature, film, culture, and imagination. He is the publisher of Lightspress, Writer's Notes, and Story at the Table.
Lightspress is an independent publisher of books and resources for readers, writers, and tabletop roleplaying gamers. Its publications explore storytelling, worldbuilding, self-education, literature, film, and the creative process through practical guides, essays, and reference works. The goal is simple: to create useful, thoughtful work that helps people read more deeply, write more effectively, and engage more fully with the stories that shape their lives.