Archive - Shorthand

My new book is out TODAY!

I've waited five years for this.

May 13 •

Hannah Orenstein

April 2025

You're invited to my book launch!

Don't worry, I made you an outfit moodboard.

Apr 30 •

Hannah Orenstein

March 2025

You can get my first chapter two months early!

Plus, two book recommendations.

Mar 4 •

Hannah Orenstein

February 2025

6 books that got me out of my reading slump

Plus my new method for determining if a book is great.

Feb 24 •

Hannah Orenstein

October 2024

How do you actually write a novel?

13 tips I've learned from writing five books.

Oct 2, 2024 •

Hannah Orenstein

September 2024

The Story Behind My Disgustingly Beautiful New Book Cover

From my 127 reference images to sobbing over the first draft.

Sep 17, 2024 •

Hannah Orenstein

Meet Shorthand, my new Substack

Maine Character news, a book rec, and a fab wedding guest dress for under $120.

Sep 10, 2024 •

Hannah Orenstein

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