Welcome to The Fiction Emailer

A newsletter that aims to make sense of our chaotic world through the lens of ‘Speculative Journalism & Fiction’.

Find here long-form essays and interviews that will help you think clearer, read sharper, write better, and look forward to an optimistic future.

Featured Essays

The 2026 Manifesto: Think, Read, Write—Or Get Left Behind

Feb 5, 2026

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9 min read

The 2026 Manifesto: Think, Read, Write—Or Get Left Behind

Brain rot and AI slop have killed our ability to think. The Fiction Emailer offers a solution: speculative journalism and fiction frameworks that help you think clearer, read sharper, write better

Mohammed Rayaan

Feb 9, 2026

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13 min read

How To Write Curations That Outlast AI

Yes, hacks/ tips can teach you but what you really need is taste... and that takes time, questions, and a lot of reading.

Mohammed Rayaan

Is Speaking Out Loud Grammar's Last Defense?

Feb 17, 2026

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12 min read

Is Speaking Out Loud Grammar's Last Defense?

My mother taught me to speak out loud when writing. 15 years later, AI taught me the same lesson—differently.

Mohammed Rayaan