The Creative Edge: Where Creativity Meets Craft
👋 Welcome! I'm J.T. Ellison, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 novels and EMMY® award-winning co-host of the literary TV show A WORD ON WORDS. I write a lot, and in multiple genres, from thrillers to suspense to fantasy, and have been in the business for over 20 years.
Think of The Creative Edge as your virtual Montparnasse—a creative salon where writers, readers, and dreamers gather to explore the art and business of writing. I love building communities around storytelling, from the early days of Murderati to this vibrant space we share today.
What You'll Find Here
FREE FOR EVERYONE:
Friday Reads: Book recommendations, creativity boosters and inspiration
PAID SUBSCRIBERS GET MORE ($5/month or $40/year):
22 Steps Series: Follow along as I live-write my 32nd novel, LAST SEEN, from concept to publication
Years of archived craft essays and creative insights
First looks at new fiction
In-depth craft discussions
Community conversations about writing and creativity
FOUNDING MEMBERS ($100/year):
Advance Reader Copies of upcoming books
Direct influence on the creative process
All paid subscription benefits
More Ways to Connect
📬 Monthly Newsletter: Always free, never boring, full of thoughts, book recommendations, recipes, and contest opportunities, plus access to the archives. [Subscribe here]
💬 Community: Join discussions with fellow writers and readers in the comments
📚 Writing Journey: New to the 22 Steps series? [Start here]
From craft deep-dives to publishing insights, from creative inspiration to practical advice on being a working writer—The Creative Edge is your companion on the creative journey.
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