The Dad Bod Writes

An introvert's way of being out there | Writing & Images | Bradley David Waters writes poetry, fiction, essays, and unclassifiables.

I read a short story (almost) every day. An experiment in keeping track of what I read, with notes and thoughts.

Longer short stories, published biweekly

Absurdist horror fiction. Creepy shit. Probably fungi. Definitely slime.

Writing thoughts from me, Ivy, and from writers I interview

A newsletter.

Useless and flailing observations about writing that will not save you

fiction craft, publishing demystification, weird books, other things

I'm so enthusiastic about writing that I need to share it with you before I explode like an overripe watermelon.

Fiction writing exercises, craft essays, and reading recommendations from Matt Bell, author of APPLESEED and REFUSE TO BE DONE. Publishes monthly.

essays about literature, culture, and so many feelings.