Who Will Write the First Blockbuster Serial Novel or Memoir?
And how Charles Dickens’s working notes can help

There hasn’t yet been a blockbuster serial novel or memoir on Substack, one that draws a million readers, makes publishing houses rethink the industry, and gives writers unprecedented agency. Notice I said yet.
It’s going to happen. How do I know? Because there’s a ridiculous number of extremely talented writers—many with MFAs, prestigious awards, fellowships, and publications—who aren’t getting the readership and attention they deserve.