Substacks recommended by Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Recommended by Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Montag Publishing House

By Samara

Substack's first on platform bookstore and publishing house.

The Fry Corner

By Stephen Fry

A sack of stubs, a stub sack, a stack of subs, a substack

Write or Die 101

By Chill Subs

An experiment in affordable education for writers with full monthly workshops by trained instructors.

On The Rocks

By Olivia Noceda

your weekly sanctuary for nourishing recipes, mindful reflections, and the latest cool finds and favorites I'm loving lately, crafted for those seeking a moment of calm and inspiration amidst the chaos of everyday life

Alive Day Newsletter

By Karie Fugett

Updates on my forthcoming memoir, Alive Day, behind-the-scenes writing insights, Q&As, book and essay recommendations, scenes that didn’t make it into the book, and more.

Diary of a Novel with Soman Chainani

A weekly journal about writing my first novel outside the School for Good & Evil.

Books Covered

Book reviews and my own original flash fiction and short stories. Nothing will be the norm and will bring new angles to the reviewing of books

Philosophy and Fiction

By Tina Lee Forsee

I'm Tina Lee Forsee, manager for After Dinner Conversation's Substack. This, however, is my PERSONAL Substack. Stay tuned for a discussion group with the in-house philosophy professor about his book, Truth and Generosity: how truth makes language possible

Make It Good with Danielle Walker

Subscribe for all *new* gluten & grain-free recipes delivered to your email inbox every Thursday, tutorial videos, chats, and Q&As! Good food. Good people. Good conversation. Good health. From NYT Bestselling Author Danielle Walker

THE GRIFTIVIST

By Michele Seminara

An Opinionated Poet

Writing Around The Edges

By Luisa Skinner

Building community through gentle encouragement. Now with a (free) slow reading book club, for those who create from the crowded margins of a busy, beautiful life.

Elvers by Moonlight

By David Knowles

A journal of everyday auguries and under-reported miracles

Start Your Wedding Photography Business

By Christine McIlroy

Turn your passion into a career.

Pen of Ben

By Ben Sherreard

I write short stories and other little pieces. I like writing fantasy with a sense of humour, but not everything will be that. If you read me and think I am doing a bad Terry Pratchett or Neil Gaiman impression then I will buy you a whisky.

I Am Not A Product

By Kev Fitzsimons

A deadly humorous weekly column exploring modern life at the crossroads of capitalism, technology, and culture, and how we can survive it.

What Jack Boulware Fails to Realize

By Jack Boulware

News & culture, a bit of memoir, a bit of the ridiculous.

what now?

By mary g.

writing and talking about writing and other things (but mostly prompts)

Heavy is the Headset

By Will Boucher

Essays, fiction, and musings from an experimental musician working in a crisis call center.

This Debut Life

By Laura Leffler

A countdown to publication

Unlearning Fear

By Wade Rouse

Lessons, Inspiration & Writings to Help You Navigate the Path to Publication & Becoming the Person You Always Dreamed

With Love from London

By Julia Kelly

Dispatches from the desk of historical novelist, mystery writer, and expat Julia Kelly

The Obsolete Man

“I'm a human being, I exist. And if I speak one thought aloud that thought lives, even after I'm shovelled into my grave.”

The World According to Tharp

By Chris Tharp

Travel and more

Rat Park with Carl Erik Fisher

A psychiatrist in recovery explores the addictions in all of us, integrating science, philosophy, and the art of flourishing in recovery. Columbia University bioethicist, author of THE URGE: OUR HISTORY OF ADDICTION, a New Yorker Best Book of 2022.

Great On The Page

By Marti Leimbach

I teach myself (and others!) to write better by looking closely at work I love

How to Survive An Existential Crisis

By Nikita Gill

A newsletter about lifelines, creativity, hope, joy, grief, second chances and poetry.

KILLING EVE: RESURRECTION

By Luke Jennings

Official Substack of Killing Eve creator Luke Jennings. Free subscribers get every instalment of KILLING EVE: RESURRECTION. Paid subscribers help me keep the series free to all, and get exclusive access to my new series HOW TO WRITE KILLER PROSE.

Follow your gut

By Elin Petronella

Life’s too short to only do what’s expected of you. Imagine the magic to follow your gut instead. Reflective poignant writing about creative life and business from a successful artist, 2x published author, expat and mother of 2

coffee w/ constanze

By constanze price

essays on travel, culture, and (sometimes) coffee.

Liberty Magazine

By Samara

Liberty Magazine, a newspaper dedicated to providing you with the truth and upholding integrity in journalism.

Extracurricular

By Tembe Denton-Hurst

A books & culture newsletter.

Hypertext

By David Dagan

A Niskanen Center journal linking ideas, and people, in pursuit of an America where competitive markets and an effective state advance the common good.

Through the Fog, by Elliot Kirschner

An idiosyncratic exploration of current events, history, art, science, and community.

Good Material

By Isabel Kaplan

Thoughts on writing, life, and the messiness of being a person in the world.

Clusterfuck Nation

By James Howard Kunstler

James Howard Kunstler’s Clusterfuck Nation blog is updated Mondays and Fridays. The KunstlerCast is a monthly podcast. Look for new Eyesore of the Month entries early in the month.

Real Human Writers

By Cameron Sutter

Exploring what it means to be a writer in a world of AI-written content. I talk about what it means to be human, why that's important, how to use AI as a writer, and how NOT to use AI as a writer.

The Sunday Reads

By Isabel Straka

Connecting reading and life through mini essays and bullet points along with new releases, top hits, authors we admire, and recommendations.

The Possibilitarian Life with Kelly Rae Roberts

For the possibilitarians, the creatives, the truth-tellers, the joy seekers. And anyone who embraces the imperfections, the chaos, and the holy mess of their beautiful life.

Write or Die Newsletter

By Kailey Brennan DelloRusso

Weekly updates from Write or Die

Post Post Modern

By Jacqueline Rendell

In an inverted world of crumbling constructs & flimsy narratives, we seek to build an island upon which to rest & reflect by asking one question: what is REAL?

Beth Kempton {Life. This is it, friends.}

Life is wild and glorious, hard and beautiful. Let's make the most of it. With behind-the-scenes insights into the writing life from bestselling non-fiction author, mama and Japanologist Beth Kempton.

Savage Hunger by Louise O’Neill

You don’t know what it’s like to be this fucking hungry

The Quiet Life with Susan Cain

The Quiet Life is for people who love quiet, depth, and beauty, and is read in 189 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Join us for art, ideas, and candlelight chats. You'll never be forced to do anything groupy.;)

Beyond the Bookshelf

By Matthew Long

Personal essays exploring the intricate relationships between life and literature through the profound narratives that bind them together, penned by a Navy veteran and trauma survivor reflecting on a lifetime of service and healing.

Joanna’s Substack

By Joanna Campbell Slan

Behind the scenes of one author's life

Sashi Writes

I'm a comedian, writer and recovering lawyer. This is my troll free zone.

Chill Subs Newsletter

Weekly updates from your friendly neighborhood literary database.

Talk Back

By Dawes

Join this community where we will share new songs, old demos, live performances, contemplations, declarations and explanations

SHINE BRIGHT HQ

By SHINE BRI🔆HT HQ

sentences, and music. and the culture. author Danyel Smith writes, recalls, recommends, and overshares.

Resident20Some

Substack’s voice for a wandering generation

My personal Substack

Intellectual ramblings about the arts, social culture & literature.

False Mirror

By Stewart K Lundy

Dim Reflections of Stewart Lundy

Freelance Writing Jobs

By Sian Meades-Williams

Editors actively seeking pitches, freelance gigs and part-time writing jobs. All UK-based, all paying. Wednesdays for paying subscribers, otherwise Thursdays. Compiled by Sian Meades-Williams.

Thoughts From a Small Brown Girl

By Ariane Sherine

I'm writing funny stuff again, because there are a limited number of things I'm good at and this is one of them. The others are eating junk food and having sex, but I'm not sure I can monetise the first and I'd probably better not monetise the second.

Unmapped Storylands with Elif Shafak

Stories, anecdotes, wise proverbs and foolish thoughts, literary musings, insights and conversations centred around my personal, unpublished notebooks

Writer, interrupted

By Mary Roblyn

After the MFA and the launch of a successful writing career, life happened. I was interrupted. When my husband died of lung cancer, grief opened my heart. Writing and grieving are acts of love. I'm writing again. Join me.

Enfant Terrible

By Remy Bazerque

Spleens, sins, and dad-related exhaustings from an award-winning writer/director, currently avoiding work on a screenplay.

Marc Randolph's Substack

As the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, I'll write a fair amount about the place, but I'll also share my thoughts on entrepreneurship, work-life balance, kids and whatever stupid things happen to pop into my head.

In Haste

By Alice and Charlotte

Substack's first literary magazine and podcast, from Alice Vincent and Charlotte Runcie.

A Year In My Head

By Jane Thurston

Join my community for weekly little bursts of inspiration. A mixture of memoir, musings and a window onto my writing life. Hoping to inspire connections and honest conversations as I share my year.

It'll Be Fun, They Said

By Jess Pan

Writer in London working at a tiny indie London bookshop + latest news from my book - Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes

Fiction With the Pulse Dialled Up

By Lisa Kenway

An honest behind-the-scenes look at publishing a debut novel, tips for writers, inspiration for creativity and more.

The Eternally Radical Idea

By Greg Lukianoff

A blog about freedom of speech and both the coddling & canceling of the American mind.

Really Good Business Ideas

By Casandra

Really good business ideas to help you start and grow a profitable business. All ideas are backed by research and analysis.

Novels, Comics and Webcomics

By Hannah Rose Williams

Sometimes I write interesting essays, but I'm mainly here to share my urban fantasy comics and novels.

Dear Posterity

By Bob Marcus

Thank you for joining me! Within 5 years my dad, grandmother, and grandfather died. I realized I never knew who they were as individuals. I had so many questions. I wish they had written me letters. I have 7 siblings & 3 children. They will know who I am.

The Charlotte Pendragon Diaries by Charlotte Pendragon

By Charlotte Pendragon

WELCOME! As a member of The Pendragons, I’ve met and performed magic for audiences worldwide, including famous personalities. I will be writing about my magical journey and talking about those beautiful experiences (and not-so-beautiful) on my podcast.

Wildhood Wanted

By Kristi

A weekly kick in the pants to DO SOMETHING about your restless human soul. This may or may not include disappearing to an island and living off coconuts and rum.

haunting the staircase

By Hannah

book reviews paired with songs, essays, & other fun stuff!

Writing Pursuits Tips

By K McKee

Writing Pursuits Tips is for authors who drink too much coffee, endure judgmental looks from their furry writing companions, and struggle for words. We discuss writing craft, author life, and book marketing strategies.

Small Potatoes

By Paul Bloom

Psychology, philosophy, jokes, and more

The Pragmatic Optimist

By Amrita Roy

I connect the dots in macroeconomics, technology & culture to help you understand the "big picture", build perspectives with clarity, identify great businesses & improve your financial & mental wellbeing to thrive in a better world tomorrow.

English Republic of Letters

By Jeffrey Streeter

A glimpse of distant horizons via "beautifully crafted essays and observations" covering literature, memoir, and faraway cities from a recovering cultural bureaucrat joining up the dots of an international life.

Wannabe flâneur

By Catherine Wilson Garry

Sometimes I go for a little walk and think some thoughts. Expect essays about history, pop culture, feminism, nature and whatever weird little creatures I'm vibing with.

Into the Deep Woods with James Roberts

Exploring the edges of wonder and the wild

Inside an Editor's Brain

By Kristen Weber

Advice about writing and publishing from an editor who has helped hundreds of authors publish successfully.

As I Was Saying with Poorna Bell

Social commentary and essays from career to mental wellbeing, capturing the general WTF of life and topical news, by award-winning author, former HuffPost Exec editor and lifter of heavy weights, Poorna Bell.

Fake Chuck Knoblauch

By Craig Heed

your flagship web site for my damned posts

On Being and Timelessness

By Aviya Kushner

On Being and Timelessness is about literature, translation, and ideas. Topics include how the ancient and the present connect; Jewish poetry and prose; why translation matters; and people who are worth a closer look.

general observations on eggs

By Heather Parry

on food, philosophy, and functional derangement

Ravens and Writing Desks

By Kieran Leigh

A newsletter for deep dives into literature, film, and other media, plus original creative writing content from my desk to yours.

Words on the Water

One chaotic family, two mental pets - let's move onto a narrowboat and set sail. Come aboard for a new adventure while I write on our narrowboat home, exploring the ebb and flow of life on the rivers and canals of the UK. There will be boat puns.

Woman of Letters

By Naomi Kanakia

I write about the Great Books, classic literature, and the contemporary publishing world. I am also not a transphobe.

Sparkle on Substack

By Claire Venus

A bespoke space to help you stay creative on Substack! 🧚‍♂️ Twice monthly space holding (co-working, workshops, teaching). Weekly posts, chats, a podcast and ALL the tools to help enhance your journey to growth on Substack in a joyful sustainable way!

Life Is In Love With Me

By Amara Amaryah

Retellings of life’s love stories and surrendering to the romance of being seen, from the notebook of a nomad.

maxine's dark nook

By maxine barton

a slanted situation of a place - new work on sundays/mondays/tuesdays

Spelling Letters with Ben Monaco

Straight from my pen (keyboard) to your inbox, you'll get weekly writings, stories, and insights. Let's keep you entertained and curious.

THE FICTION DEALER

By The Fiction Dealer

Psst... wanna hear a story?

Birdwings and Brushstrokes

By Katrina Haney

This newsletter brings together two of my favorite things—Birds and Vintage Art, both of which have many stunningly beautiful offerings to appreciate.

The Book I Want to Write

By Paul Zakrzewski

I focus on the place where urgency meets resistance—what gets in the way of the writing the big, scary things you want to. Plus nonfiction craft, the changing face of publishing, and home of THE BOOK I HAD TO WRITE podcast. Out every Wed.

Off on a Tangent (soon to be Biblio-File)

By The Chronicler

Files of substack fiction

No F*cks Given® with Sarah Knight

I give you permission to live your best life and advice on exactly how to do it, drawn from my internationally bestselling series of sweary self-help books. Paid subscribers get a weekly dose of NFG realness direct to their inboxes. Boop.

Living Better

By Zen

Searching for the truth behind a life lived well. Essays and musings on mindfulness, stress management, and philosophy.

Kick-Ass Heroines

By April White Books

Kick-Ass Heroines: For those who are them, love them, raise them, read them, and write them. "Heroines" is gender-inclusive, and "Kick-Ass" means curious, hopeful, and out loud.

Witness Marks by Melissa Harrison

A monthly miscellany from the Suffolk countryside: nature and the seasons, poetry, books and writing, thoughts on creativity, news and Qs.

After Dinner Conversation - Philosophy | Ethics Short Story

"Top 10 LitMag 2023" Curated short story fiction (Thursday) with a philosophical/ethical focus from our monthly literary magazine. Perfect for a quiet read, classrooms, or books clubs. $ subscriptions pay writers!

How to Make a Graphic Novel

By The Graphic Novelists

We are the artists of The Sequential Artists Workshop and we want you to make a graphic novel. Here is where we will show you how to do it, and talk about all things sequential art. Collaborative from Tom Hart, Jess Ruliffson, Emma Jensen and others!

Jo’s Substack

By Jo Mortimer

My personal Substack

A Life of Less with Claudia Wilde

By Claudia Wilde

Letters on simplifying, turning inward and reshaping the way we mother and meet the world. A place for community, creativity and self exploration. Published weekly with love.

The Priory

By Karen Swallow Prior

Prayers of Attention

Zibby's Highlights

By Zibby Owens

I tell it like it is. My mission in my writing and in my literary media company is to deepen the connections between readers, writers, and each other. I do so, in part, by sharing my own thoughts openly and authentically. You'll get all of that here.

Tumultuous True Stories

By Lindsay Byron

Diaries, love letters, and confessions from the late 90s through the early 2000s, by a young woman carving art out of pain.

Martha’s Monthly

reviewing what I've read each month so you can always find a variety of translated, unique and interesting books to read.

Cole’s Chapters

By Cole Noble

Speculative fiction from adventuring writer, Cole Noble

The One Alternative View

Curated, timeless links every Sunday at noon, GMT+3 to edge you towards extreme value.

Age of Aquarius

By EJ Trask

Short stories, usually horror, always on the dark side. New free stories drop (almost) every Sunday. Let's get weird.

The Library of Celaeno

By Librarian of Celaeno

The Library of Celaeno is a cosmic repository of wisdom located deep in the Taurus Constellation.

Raising Myles

By Marc Typo

A first-time dad writes letters to his newborn son, Myles, every Monday, sharing the joy he didn't experience himself with the world. Inspired by Ta-Nehisi Coates' "Between the World and Me."

The Drinking Gourd

By Kelsey Blackwell

Walking towards liberation, taking off the masks of colonization, celebrating BIPOC brilliance, guided by the ancestors, the stars, and the knowing of the body.

From My Heart to You

By Kaitlyn Rightmyer

Sharing heart-led reflections and wisdom on the healing journey to wholeness. A place to explore the depths of living fully alive.

The Books That Made Us

By M. E. Rothwell

Discover the books that shaped your favourite writers.

Memories of a Post Grunge Drifter.

By Obsidian Blackbird.

The Life and Times of the Wandering Wastrel and other Stories.

One-Person Business Success

By Maya Sayvanova

I built a 6-figure business writing online. You can too.

The Writer's Path

By Viam

Advice on how to improve your writing and build your audience as a writer.

Streetwalking with Howard Jacobson

I have written over twenty books, including seventeen novels, and won the Booker Prize for fiction. Words are my faith, novels my passion, great novelists my paragons of truth. You might think I should get out more. You are right.

How to Write for a Living

By David McIlroy

Writers should get paid for doing what they love. Let's talk about how to make that happen.

The Scribble & Jot

By Adam Lombard

A new poem every Friday, with a few thoughts on the writing and editing of poetry.

Sacred Tension

By Stephen Bradford Long

The truth shall make you odd.

Fucking Cancelled

Fucking Cancelled is a socialist podcast by Jay Lesoleil and Clementine Morrigan challenging cancel culture, identitarianism, and 'social justice' orthodoxy in order to build of an effective and organized Left based in solidarity.

Historically Correct

By Koltin Scott

The truth isn’t “politically correct”. Historically Correct seeks the truth that can stand the test of time. While any readers/subs are welcome the truth isn’t for everyone. Conservative leaning.

The Elif Life

By Elif Batuman

Dispatches from the author of The Idiot

There Will Be Mistakes

By Matthew

Free thoughts and tales once a month. Pay a small price to hear from me more often. Both are lovely options. Writing, mental health, sobriety, midlife.

Thursdays After Lunch with Joanna Morrison

A newsletter for readers, writers & story-lovers, from an early-career novelist with ALL the hopes & dreams

Fox in the Dark by Lindsey Trout Hughes

By Lindsey Trout Hughes

essays on connection, wonder, creativity, and the natural world. subscribe for free!

Personal Canon Formation

By John Halbrooks

A newsletter about how we read and listen to enrich our lives

Shalom Auslander's Fetal Position

"Just to spite the world, don’t cry! Just to spite the world, only laugh, only laugh!" - Sholom Aleichem. Amen, Brother.

Death & Birds

By Chloe Hope

They're both coming for you! (Just kidding, birds aren't coming for you)

Discussion Candy

By Cydney

what is the internet, what is real life

The Writer_

By J. Kevin Tumlinson

J. Kevin Tumlinson is writing what he knows. Worlds within words.

Create Me Free

By Kathryn Vercillo

Honoring art as therapy and catharsis while exploring the shadow side of how mental health challenges impact creative process, medium, content, productivity, identity and business and exploring how this intersects with social and cultural issues.

Wild Cozy Free

By Alexa Juanita Jordan

Weekly personal essays from a life coach. A step towards more embodiment and authenticity. An exploration of the self that exists underneath all my roles, outside all the busyness.

18 Uncles

By Mitchell Peterson

Home after nine years abroad to reconnect and learn something about my uncles, my late father, family, life, and the rural America I left a long time ago.

Thoughts and Quills

By Trevor Louis

Short stories, flash fiction, occasional poetry, as well as reflections about things I've been observing recently.

Once Around The Writer’s Block

By Niall Etheridge

Niall Etheridge writes fiction and posts it here. Even better, he posts things to help everybody write fiction.

Sinister Malefactor of Panglossian Expectations

By Jane Friedman

Where Jane gets personal about her career choices and the challenges of being an advice giver in the writing and publishing community.

The Shift With Sam Baker

By sam baker

Women don't vanish after 40. Who knew?! Amplifying and celebrating the voices of women in midlife and beyond by the former editor of Red, Cosmopolitan (and Just 17!)

Just Write, Right

By Feasts and Fables

A public provocation to compel me to write more

Looking at Books

By Renee

Book cover designs and the people behind them.

Kira’s Substack

By Kira Davis

Kira's thoughts on culture, politics, and faith

Chris’s Substack

By Chris Youngblood

Allegories, short stories, analysis of worldviews and truth seeking journal.

Wondering Freely

By Helen De Cruz

Substack by Helen De Cruz, Philosopher. Musings and wonderings about philosophy, religion, art, politics, and literature.

Auraist: picking the best-written books of the month

By Sean

Join 16k subscribers & followers for our picks of the most beautifully written books from US and UK prize shortlists & major reviews, extracts from these picks, & masterclasses by their authors on prose style. Plus The Demon Inside David Lynch.

Necessary Salt by Joy Sullivan

The creative life, and what it means to be a woman making slow, chewy art

Depravity Lane

By Bryan Smith

My personal Substack

Find Meaning in Adversity

By Joaquin Roibal

I share my story through writing to help my readers gain resiliency to overcome any challenge and find meaning in adversity.

Very honest and accessible writing.

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Sub Club

By Chill Subs

Submission opportunities for writers delivered to your inbox weekly.

Circle of Chairs

By Caroline Beidler

Exploring grace, vulnerability, trauma and addiction recovery. In other words, bringing back Ragamuffin.

The Unexpected Shape with Esmé Weijun Wang

The Unexpected Shape is a Substack Featured publication for thoughtful softies living with limitations, with 9000+ subscribers, written by award-winning, New York Times-bestselling author Esmé Weijun Wang.

The Bleeding Heart Libertarian

By Matt Zwolinski

Free Trade, Free Migration, and Peace

An Unfinished Story

By Sarah McCraw Crow

A newsletter about books, art, midlife authors, and the mysterious beauty of midlife.

StoryWorlds with Junot Díaz

By Junot Díaz

“So howled out for the world to give him a name. The indark answered with wind.” ― Samuel R. Delany, Dhalgren :: Reflections on fiction and worldbuilding, on diasporas and elsewheres.

Sharing is Caring

Fiction, poetry, thoughts. Posts when the dopamine hits. Your mileage may vary, or your money back.

Kalvin Ellis’s Substack

Sharing my thoughts, opinions, and updates in the world of writing and such.

BooksbyAll’s Substack

My personal Substack

Blockbuster Blueprint

By Michael Simmons

Receive a step-by-step, proven system to create high-quality, viral content that rises above the noise. Weekly emails contain a deep-dive or video lesson from a famous thought leader and an easy way to apply it. Think Masterclass for content creators.

Bitch Sensei's Book Club

A celebration of literature, life, and the things they evoke within us.

Ruminations

By Caitlin Ellis

Vulnerable musings on art, literature, and creative identity for writers & ruminators alike ❧

The Middle Finger Project

By Yo

Unpopular ideas for a happier life. ⚡️ Raising hell about finding your passion, living abroad, running a creative business, choosing no children, and making the kinds of decisions that feel EFFERVESCENT. Best-selling Substack 🏆 read in 127 countries. 🎉

David’s Lists 2.0

By David Long

A re-imagining of DAVID'S LISTS on Facebook. I'll pass along lists of books to check out, especially the neglected/forgotten sort. And I'll be talking about my Insane Reading Project: Reading at least one book published in each year.

Inspired as F**k

By Johnny B. Truant

Creative advice from a bestselling author and his unicorn

Read his stuff. Do it.

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Garbage Notes

By Franco Amati

from the writer who brought you Scuzzbucket—the original home for dirty realism, grunge lit, creative confessions, speculative fiction, and assorted literary atrocities—comes an even deeper level of personal poetics ... this is ... Garbage Notes

Slouching Towards Bethlehem

By Graham Cunningham

My reflections on the Spirit of the Age. I explore the political underpinnings of our 21st c. Zeitgeist; the rise of its 'Social Justice' religion and victimhood cults. Plus occasional posts on more cheery stuff.

Target Practice

By Your Average Engineer

Comedic rants, bits, and premises about the crazy world we live in. Throw in a little satire once in a while. Written from the perspective of an over analytical engineer in his twenties.

Design Better

By Aarron Walter and Eli Woolery

Hosted by Eli Woolery and Aarron Walter, the Design Better podcast explores creativity at the intersection of design and technology.

I'M SO GLAD YOU ASKED

By Ariel Lawhon

Thoughts on life, reading, and writing by New York Times bestselling author, Ariel Lawhon.

Christina Graves Writing

Official newsletter and occasional writings from author, Christina Graves.

PENNYROYAL

By Amanda Fortini

Writing from the field

Discursions

By M. L. Rio

I've got three books under contract while writing on the backs of napkins and living on the road. Jump in the passenger seat if you want to see where this goes.

Wordness

By Heidi Pitlor

Life, creating, being a writer, and publishing--from the longtime series editor of The Best American Short Stories.

Generation Tech

By Jean M. Twenge

Psychologist and author Jean M. Twenge shares the latest research on teens & social media, generational differences, and trends in mental health -- plus tips for finding a better balance with technology.

Notes from the Underground with David Aaronovitch

The best Substack in the Anglosphere by top British journalist, David Aaronovitch

My personal Substack

Books & book-adjacent topics, taking the long view, the writing life, and related resources. Posts every 4-6 days.

Lunar Awards

By Brian Reindel

Recognizing and sharing the best fantasy and science fiction on Substack. Periodically posting essays, interviews and reviews.

Sketch. Explore. Create!

By Nino van Vuuren

Thoughts, ideas and a peek into my creative practice, with the aim to inspire and encourage you in your own creative journey.

Confessions & Coffee

By Alice Kuipers

A coffee break in your wild, wonderful life.

Lonely Robot Theme

A cultural exploration of loneliness.

Off The Fence

By The Fence Magazine

A weekly newsletter comprising features, deep-dives, tips, investigations and gossip from the The Fence Magazine.

Open Secrets

Open Secrets is an online magazine for memorable, revealing personal essays about all the subjects we're taught to keep "secret." Contact Editor Rachel Kramer Bussel at opensecretsmag at gmail.com

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

The Poetry of Reality Page is hosted by world renowned evolutionary biologist and best-selling author, Professor Richard Dawkins, celebrated by intellectuals and scientists everywhere for his honest critique of religion and his push for critical thinking.

Softening Time with Elena Brower

Dedicated to practice, study and small transformations.

Tales from the Defrag

By Alexander Ipfelkofer

Fiction at the intersection between man and machine, a speculative journey through time interspersed with adventure, mystery, philosophy and the occasional alien. Stay a while and listen.

My personal Substack

A hilarious and often factual romp through the world of social media, old-school media, publishing and whatever else catches our fancy.

Krista’s Substack

By Krista Parkinson

Hollywood career coach Krista Parkinson sharing strategies & stories to help you get hired in your first or next job in entertainment.

GAG.| eating life

By Yvonne McClaren

Unearthing the social impact of head & neck cancer & how to live your best food life with or without cutlery. Honest, lived experience on how to stay positive, stay connected when you are struggling to sit at the table.

The Gathering

By Allegra Chapman

Let's come together. This is a space for the misfits, the outsiders, the rebels and the big thinkers, a space to celebrate life outside the box.

Art Every Day

By George Bothamley

The number 1 newsletter for Art Lovers This is great art - past and present - delivered to you daily. Monday to Friday

Incidental Comics

By Grant Snider

Impossible thoughts and complicated feelings, illustrated. With bonus musings on how to live a creative life.

Spatchcock

By Michael Procopio

Food stories. Mostly. Many with dead celebrity cameos.

The Mindful Writer

By Amanda Saint

Join the Slow Writing Movement. You'll get ideas for mindful living and writing; wonderings about the nature of reality, life, love and the experience of being a human; and how you can write meaningfully about it.

Good Humor

From the famous quote, “Arise good humor. Thou hast given me a joust of moral flavor.” Sir Wellington of Argyle, the discoverer of a heavy beef dish and a sock for golfers.

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Timeless - With Felix Purat

Seeking the eternal in literature and cultural philosophy.

Haver & Sparrow

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Weekly letters about slow, creative living from my island home in Shetland. Sharing everyday magic and memories, photographing the little moments & forever chasing the light.

the writing grove

By Lloyd

Discover the stories of the people and places of Puglia, Italy and beyond. Join one of my workshops or retreats!

Narratively

Discover extraordinary true stories celebrating the diversity of humanity.

A Mug of Insights

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A Young Academic's Notebook: Learning how to live through the pages of philosophy and literature.

David Whyte

Poems, essays and commentaries as well as insights from my Three Sundays Series.

Substack Writers at Work

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The only expert guide to Substack—the fastest, most efficient way to grow your Substack, earn an income, and produce your best work ✦ Home of the 2024 Substack Growth Cohort

All About Prolife

By Rabeea Adeel

Hi there! I'm Rabeea Adeel, and I'm excited to be sharing my thoughts and insights with you on this Substack platform. My goal is to provide valuable and informative content that will inspire and educate my readers.

10 DOLLARS

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What happens if you invest $10 daily? Every day I invest $10 in stocks and cryptocurrencies to show you how fast you can earn $1 million by investing.

Why Aren't I Writing?

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Lots of us want to write, whether it's a screenplay, novel, PhD thesis, memoir or anything else. But writing is easier said than done. So, if you're stuck, let me help you get past your writing blocks.

Five Good Things

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Every Friday I (DJ & Producer Lex Hearth) share five quality pieces of culture or creative I'm enjoying, including good music, good books, good words, good news, good content, good businesses and more good stuff 🌻

A social life, with friends

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A podcast and newsletter exploring what it’s like being a person in the world with other people.

Platitudes Of Modernity

By Kyle Castro

I'll be writing here while I work toward the release of my debut novel, "A Letter From The Blur" which is based on my childhood.

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By Kerri Maher

Book news & behind-the-scenes glimpses into the novel writing life. Home of the "Authors Over 40" interview series.

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I write about a smorgasbord of subjects, always with a dash of hope. if you love reading about humanity, literature, writing, cinema, video games, and other related and unrelated stuff, let's connect.

Very authentic and honest writing. In-depth analysis. Strong prose. Passionate.

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DARE TO BE DRY

By Allison Deraney

Slowing down with intention, honoring what I want, recognizing maybe it wants me.

The Freedom Scale

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Human rights. Philosophical fury. The impermissibility of the state. A way out of the darkness. The world has gone insane—we already know that. Now…where do we go from here?

Eleanor’s Substack

By Eleanor Anstruther

Short Stories, A Memoir In 65 Postcards, The Recovery Diaries, In Judgement Of Others, This Writing Life, Soundscape Stories

Going Gently

By Satya

...helping you be kinder to yourself, to others & to our dear Earth

Creative Fuel with Anna Brones

A newsletter and community dedicated to exploring the intersection of creativity and everyday life with Anna Brones. For the creative energy that resides in all of us.

BordoLines

By Susan Bordo

I write about politics, gender, history, popular culture, and mass media—what moves me, what delights me, what irritates me, and what worries me—from movies and cable tv to mainstream news publications and broadcasts to commercials and ads.

Excellent writing.

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Prattlefog & Gravelrap

By Matt Kendrick

A monthly article series about the elements of short fiction: ideas for rocket-boosting your writing craft, reading recommendations, and other writing-related ramblings.

ReidItWrite

By Johnathan Reid

Writing prose and poetry as both speculation on future society and commentary on my author journey.

Dharmaholic

By Mike Mather

Buddhism, Alcoholism, and Growing up

FORD KNOWS

By Mr. Troy Ford

From Award-disdaining LGBTQ+ Author, Mystic & Kook, Mr. Troy Ford | Essays, Stories & Newsy Tidbits for lovers of reading, writing, & sundry curiosities - basically, a fruit basket with fur, every Friday

Down Clarty Lonnen

By Sue Reed

Clarty meaning muddy and lonnen meaning lane, which is where you'll find me, down the lane, writing about life as I find it, and bringing news of my writing journey.

The Magically Mundane

By Hunter Burgtorf

A space to embrace the sacred & slow in your everyday life. Home to my personal musings on motherhood, thoughts on creativity, and insight into intentional living. Dive into my mini-course 'Sacred & Slow' to learn more.

Beneath the Pavement

By Antonio Melonio

Burn down the system, not yourself. A Substack for those who crave radical change.

Benjamin Akira Tallamy's substack

This is my attempt to catalogue some of the experiences from the creative scene in Devon, straddling many mediums across many years.

SLAKE

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Slaking your fictional thirst, weekly.

Amazement Seeker

By Rona Maynard

Celebrating discovery in art, writing and the moment as it flies

PN Review

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Get the best of PN Review's archive sent directly to your inbox twice a week for the next twenty five weeks, as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations!

Systematically

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Jonathan Heaps' short-form writing on philosophy, theology, and whatever else is catching his interest lately.

Letters From Love with Elizabeth Gilbert

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Make Pure Thy Heart

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Life through the lens of a curious vegan, absurdly optimistic creative. Centeredness & Clarity through creativity in the way we see things.

5 Big Ideas by Jen Hitze

5 Boundless, Inspiring, Genuine (BIG) ideas in about five minutes, shared weekly.

In the Weeds

By Kailey Brennan DelloRusso

Untangling the writing life while working as a waitress.

Granted

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Adam Grant’s newsletter on psychology and work, delivered to over 300,000 readers.

La Muse

By Monique Mulligan

Pausing to wonder

Pulling the Thread with Elise Loehnen

I read a lot and share what I learn. Spiritual seeker. Pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are so we can re-write a truer version. Podcast host and author of the New York Times bestseller ON OUR BEST BEHAVIOR.

The Bright Life

By Donna McArthur

Hear your inner whisper. Have the courage to follow it.

Scott Weinzirl's Substack

Musings and short stories about writing, culture, and life in general. Fantasy, sci-fi, politics and music. What could go wrong?

Low Status Opinions

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Nikki's Current Work (Life) in Progress

By Nikki Tate

Follow along as I write a graphic novel memoir (featuring my artist father, E. Colin Williams), learn to draw, and explore the relationship between art, travel, life, love, loss... and, well, everything. Because art is everywhere.

Triana's Horrors

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The official mailing list of horror author Kristopher Triana.

Liz Explores

By Liz Medford

I tell stories from my life that are “raw and relatable” about infertility, mental health, and adventure. Subscribe for free and I’ll send them to your inbox!

Beth Brower Scribbles Away

Beth Brower Scribbles Away is a twice monthly publication consisting of: The Bookshelf (a free newsletter) & The St. Crispian's Gazette (scenes, letters, and short stories from St. Crispian's).

Mars Review of Books

By Noah Kumin

The Digital Home of the Mars Review of Books

Memoirs of a Lighthouse Person

By Marisa La Fata

From Sunkentown to Spirit Realms: The non-fiction musings of a recovering alcoholic on the Shamanic Path

Hello, Adversity

By Chris Anselmo

Stories and strategies to help you navigate tough times.

Steve Cavanagh Readers Club

Subscribe for free to find out the latest news on Steve Cavanagh, the Eddie Flynn books and standalone novels.

Coleman’s Corner

By Coleman Hughes

Searching for truth in an uncertain world

The Gurdeep Magazine

By Gurdeep Pandher

Discovering Joy, Hope and Positivity in the Midst of Darkness

Overcoming Bias

By Robin Hanson

This is a blog on why we believe and do what we do, why we pretend otherwise, how we might do better, and what our descendants might do, if they don't all die.

The Lemon Tree Mindset 🌳🍋

By Veronica Llorca-Smith

The only newsletter that combines mindset, business & well-being.

Weatherglass Books: Words in Progress

our news / book news / other news from Weatherglass Books

Stories for a New Florence

By Mike Goodenow Weber

A deep dive into personal, cultural, and social excellence - from exemplary figures in history and from fields of human thought and activity in our time.

Next Write Thing

By Mel Barrozo

Meat & Potatoes of a Narrative Life (with a side of thought-provoking fiction)

The Villager

By Tom Cox

New writing on landscape, music, books, folklore, psychedelia, the natural world and other misty magical things outside the mainstream.

The OC Book Girl

By Jaymi the OC BookGirl

A newsletter about new nonfiction books you should add to your TBR.

She Tried

By Nora McInerny

essays and encouragement for people doing their best in a busted up world.

Caravanserai

By Joumana Medlej

An artist lighting her way through dark times by relearning forgotten art practices and natural ways.

After Babel

By Jon Haidt

Using moral psychology to explain why so much is going wrong

The Minimalista Edit with Shira Gill

Practical minimalism + organization to help you clear clutter from your home, life, and mind.

Dwell by Andrew Boryga

Reflections on writing, creativity, and the insights I’m learning on my journey toward the publication of my debut novel in March of 2024 and beyond.

The Ghost

By Jeff Goins

On writing and life. Long-form musings on the nature of creativity and the essence of everything. Some poems, too.

The Accidental Career Girl

By Ilene

Humorous personal essays by a woman who learned to pivot long before the world started spinning.

g l i m m e r s

By Kerri ní Dochartaigh

A meditation on why we need creativity, inspiration, & beauty; now more than ever. Trying to honour those bright, fleeting moments that weave themselves into our days. Feeling my way towards tenderness through beauty. On one-another-ness; tenderness &

Inkygirl by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

By Debbie Ridpath Ohi's Inkygirl Newsletter

Debbie Ridpath Ohi writes and illustrates books for young people. Her posts include nuts & bolts tips about the craft and biz, behind-the-scenes process, bibliophile comics.

Everything is Liminal

By Jenna

Liminal states are the in-between stages—in other words, transitions. And as a Gen Xer who is about to become an empty nester, I think about this stuff a lot.

The Unhurried Reader

Considered posts about books read with care.

Tell Me Something True with Maia Toll

Join best selling & award winning author Maia Toll for conversations on healing, happiness, and this mysterious thing called magic.

Ink Vault

By Molly Crabapple

drawings from nightclubs and warzones

Silver Bulletin

By Nate Silver

Essays and analysis about elections, media, sports, poker, and all the other things I care about.

The Culture We Deserve

By Jessa Crispin

The Culture We Deserve

In the Writing Burrow

By Margaret Atwood

Whatever comes into my addled, shrinking brain.

Plato's Academy Centre Newsletter

By The Plato's Academy Centre

News, articles, interviews, events and courses, from the Plato's Academy Centre.

Walking with the Serpent

By Dennis Notten

A Tale of Awakening and Ayahuasca Deep in the Amazon

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

By The Shit About Writing Team

A twice weekly newsletter chock-full of guidance and support from publishing industry insiders. Expect author interviews, guest blogs, giveaways, and more!

Receipt from the Bookshop

By Katie Clapham is Terrible

My weekly post - Receipt from the Bookshop - is written in real time from my award-winning independent bookshop in St. Annes-on-Sea, UK. Paid subscribers also get an additional weekly essay/book review and access to my book club.

XO, MU by Melissa Urban

By XOMU

Helping you navigate life with firm boundaries, a kind heart, and a just the right amount of f***s.

foto-notes

By Phoenix Kanada

photography, writing & the creative process

Satchel Notes by Resh Susan

notes on books, TV and amazing links on the internet

Practice Space

By Andrei Atanasov

Old-school literary writings. Honest, contemplative essays and character-driven fiction the way they used to make 'em, from the mind of Romanian author Andrei Atanasov. Welcome to my workshop.

Don’t Look Down

By Corey S.

disordered prose, personal essays, short stories, and lyrical meanderings

A Curious Miscellany

By Keith Kahn-Harris

For those who find everything interesting, but wonder how it all fits together.

The Word Cave

By Lilly Dancyger

Short essays and missives about writing, reading, and art from Lilly Dancyger, author of First Love and Negative Space. Plus occasional writing course listings.

Mel's Notebook

By Melanie Conklin

Weekly fodder for creative living.

Old Man Still Howling at the Moon

By Peter Johnson

Essays including a mix of prose poetry and short fiction highlighting the seriocomic musings of a Fairly Intelligent Grumpy Old Everyman.

Six Things

By Lev Parikian

Writings, findings, amusements, nonsense – six at a time.

What Now? with Lindsay Johnstone

Asking and attempting to answer various flavours of this question as I rattle roughshod over the peaks and troughs of post-analysis, perimenopausal midlife from home in Glasgow, Scotland

Encourage Meant

By 'Encourage Meant'

A regular burst of positivity inspired by The Encouragement Manifesto

In the Flash

By Dina Litovsky

Adventures in the unseen world of photography.

The Arcane by Erica Perry

The Arcane is an underground speakeasy dedicated to having the discussions few are willing or know how to have. Settle in while demystify the big topics and myth-bust rumours about ourselves.

Poetry Today

By Maya C. Popa

deepening your practice of poetry, mindset, and wonder

Booga

By Capitol Hill Books

Booksellers on books and probably other things.

Photos, mostly

By Neil Milton

Thoughts on the philosophy and practice of street photography. Also some photographs, the latest photography news, and advice to improve your photography out there on the street.

Creative Confidence Clinic

By Daisy Buchanan

A community for writers at every stage of their journey

Mother Horror Updates

By Sadie Hartmann (Mother Horror)

My Life of HORROR

The Incompatibility of Being Alive

Honest, raw reflections on everything from mortality to sobriety to love to fear to family dysfunction and everything in between...with an added dash of hope.

The Privilege to Feel

By Stephanie Land

Stephanie Land is the New York Times bestselling author of MAID and CLASS. She has the unexpected day job of a public speaker and continues to write about and advocate for survivors and people who parent under the poverty line.

Graphic Rage with Aubrey Hirsch

Comics about gender, justice, aging, and life as a woman in America.

Amazons of Paris

By Susanna Forrest

Viral photographs of an enigmatic Belle Epoque horsewoman set me hunting through archives and circuses from St Petersburg to Paris to uncover the lives of women who were artistes, survivors, and scapegoats of the nineteenth century.

Kat River

Substack bestseller, writer, mother, & creative. Kat River is a thriving symposium for the Mothers, The Makers and the Mystics. Designed to be an honest exploration of the dance between Motherhood, Creativity, and self inquiry into optimism. Come play

At The Dogpark: A Midwest Journal

By D'Arcy Fallon

Humanity vs. ideology: Trying to find a sweet spot in a polarized America

Halcyon Horror

By Leigh Parrish

Thoughtful horror short stories that are often set in the past. No paywall currently.

Motherhood, Business & Faith - The Journey

By Ada Obioha

Daily snippets of my life, learnings & lessons.

A Thousand Fragments

By Matt Inwood

A Thousand Fragments is a monthly newsletter which brings together thoughts on a wide variety of the cultural and culinary things which I love.

Seeing Upside Down

By Jeannie Lynn

Observing life through the lenses of inversions, paradoxes, and metaphors.

Jeannie is excellent: Deep, honest, raw, insightful. She holds nothing back. Highly recommend!

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Cultural Inappropriation

By Cauf Skiviers

Calling out the implausible deniability of a woke world

Something Eve Read

By Eve Matheson

Book recommendations, things I’ve read, thoughts I’ve thought, life philosophies, general musings, and JOY.

Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

By Donald J. Robertson

Email newsletter and podcast from Donald J. Robertson, cognitive-behavioural therapist, and author of Stoicism books, including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor. Sign up to learn how ancient philosophy and modern psychology can be used in self-help.

SOS (Save Our Serotonin)

By Greg Mania

A bimonthly newsletter about life, literature, & Lexapro.

How They Make Money

By App Economy Insights

Weekly business breakdowns delivered by a Silicon Valley senior finance executive. Join investors, visual thinkers, and data-driven professionals. Become a smarter decision-maker in minutes.

Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette

For people who do language.

The Tribe

By Finlay Beach

Author, Finlay Beach shares Managed Paranoia - Book One. The near-future is like today—only more thrilling!

TRBM

By Jody J. Sperling

Connecting readers and writers.

gimmethatbook.com: all book reviews, all the time

By gimmethatbook BOOK REVIEWS

Reviews of what you should be reading next!

Lit With Amy Makechnie

Love stories, books, and creative inspiration from the author of The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair and other books for young people.

100 Stories

By Adam Nathan

100 Stories. One a month till 2032.

Scattered Decades

By Carol Angel

Family life with a schizophrenic mother.

The World Within

By Viam

Philosophy about life.

Before I Forget . .

By James Ron

My stories. Some I make up.

DOUBLE TAKE

By Colleen Crivello

Navigating modern love

Do the Work

By Julie Falatko

How to get writing done when the distractions of modern life are coming at you fast.

Modern Woman (in Recovery)

By Modern Woman in Recovery

A fresh blend of informational and personal essays on education, relationships, and healing from trauma, with occasional detours into the books I’m currently reading

The Meg Life

By Maghan

A newsletter highlighting the inner workings of the mind of writer Maghan Hunt.

Books + Bits

By Pandora Sykes

A Pandora's Box of culture reccs and little life-enhancers, by Pandora Sykes.

Jodi Spins Stories

By Jodi Meadows

Writing life from a NYT bestselling fantasy author (who really likes yarn).

Second Best

By Samuel Hammond

Imperfect takes with uncertain payoff

oldoldoldoldnew

By Philip Traylen

A diary updated once or twice weekly, including a poem if things are going particularly poorly. Other texts - fiction, etc - and mystical gratitude for paid subscribers.

Resurface

By Tamzin

A newsletter about throwing out the conditioning that's draining and blocking your energy, to help you go beyond all expectations. Featuring real-life stories of bravery and resilience.

The Permanent Problem

By Brink Lindsey

the quest to "live wisely and agreeably and well"

From the Desk of Erin Bowman

Writing advice, publishing insights, and musings on living a creative life from Edgar Award-nominated author Erin Bowman.

A Pondering Jew

By Yaacov Lyons

A nuanced and meaningful outlook on religious life, in a secular age

The Booker Prizes

Would you like to get newsletters worth reading about books worth reading? Long reads, original video, exclusive interviews and much more from the world's greatest writers of fiction.

Stock Fiction

By Meg Oolders

A dynamic anthology of experimental short fiction, poetry, essays, humor, and multimedia projects from the fiery heart/busy mind of novelist, Meg Oolders.

THE KUREISHI CHRONICLES

By Hanif Kureishi

Dispatches from my hospital bed. Writing on writing; sex and drugs and music, TV shows and writers I admire, my memories, among other matters.

Brogues Britannicus

By Samuel Chapman

Architecture, Art, Anglicana, Aesthetics, and Anything else

Azure Epoch Publishing

By T.D. McIntosh

Join us on a journey through the world of Azure Epoch, where adventure awaits at every turn. Our substack is the ultimate destination for fans of this sci-fi & fantasy series.

Numb at the Lodge

By Sam Kriss

These heavy sands are language tide and wind have silted here

Casey's Catch

By Maura Casey

Casting a wide net on family, humanity, politics and the search for balance from a former NY Times editorial writer.

Get Real, Man

By Latham

A newsletter exploring the search for more: more humanity, more honesty, more Truth

Solid writing from a man genuinely trying to grasp what it means to be male in contemporary times.

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Life Litter

By Jill

No brand, no message. What’s left

Resilience with Alexa Wilding

I write about how and why we keep going. Stories, meditations, and hard-won wisdom from my heart to yours.

Thesis Driven

By Brad Hargreaves

A deep dive into emerging real estate themes and the innovators capitalizing on them

Breakthroughs & Blocks

By Bec and Chris

Practical support to help you beat your blocks and get writing again - by Bec Evans and Chris Smith, authors of Written and coaches at The Written Academy.

Emails from Orwell

Actionable advice to help you improve your life one post at a time.

Wednesday's Ghost

By Elaine Kasket

Weekly true-life story or essay with author-recorded audio, about life, love, death, technology, psychology, relationships, and parenthood.

Subject to Change with Emily McDowell

Cautionary tales, unsolicited advice, and notes on being alive, from a writer/illustrator and recovering company founder.

Parker's Ponderings

By Parker Settecase

Attempting philosophical-sagery one thought at a time.

Cafe Hysteria

By Madison Huizinga

Stories and thoughts on media, art, growing up, and being a woman online

Everything is Personal

By Laurie Stone

The story is not about what happened, it's about what the narrator makes of what happened.

The Creative Shift by Dan Blank

Helping writers and creators share their work and connect with readers in meaningful ways. Digging deep into marketing, book launches, and platform development. Get my weekly newsletter every Friday.

The Worlds of Susan Dennard

Where fans of Susan Dennard's books come for updates, sneak peeks, extra content, and community!

Noted

By Jillian Hess

Tips from the world's best note takers

What Editors Want

By James Durston

Calls for journalism pitches, interviews with working editors and writers, random thoughts.

Range Widely

By David Epstein

The newsletter for generalists.

Misfits & Daydreamers

By Susan Dennard

Where writers come for publishing, craft, and creative life advice — because a curious writer is a thriving one

Bill Bradbury's fiction

Novels and short stories by Bill Bradbury.

Cosmographia

By M. E. Rothwell

If you’re not marvelling at the beauty of this world, then you’re not paying attention.

The World of NC

By Nat C

Natalie Cheale’s views and observations about the crazy, modern world we now live in 🌎

slow motion multitasking

By Julia Pott

facts, drawings and poetry.

Inner Workings

By Rachel Katz

“Consistently sharp and interesting” weekly dispatches on mysterious women’s diseases, work culture, mothering, and the struggle to stop yearning for wealth and power. From a chronically ill, ex-startup CEO searching for redemption.

PubStack Success

By Karen Cherry

A weekly newsletter for new Substack creators: how to start, how to grow, and how to monetize by a $17K Substacker.

BORN UNDER SATURN

By Shaye Easton

A story-essay serial on art, love and the illimitable suffering of the artist.

Polymathic Being

By Michael Woudenberg

Counterintuitive insights from technology, innovation, philosophy, psychology, and more.

Dehumanization Matters

By David Livingstone Smith

What dehumanization is, how it works, and how to resist it.

READ LIKE MAD

By Amani Hope 💌

A space to dream about love, to process the tragedies and comedies of life, and to share our essential stories, with a book club for fiction lovers.

Opinionated Styles

By Michelle Styles

Thoughts and musings about current events by a Woke heretic

Iowa Writers Collaborative

By Julie Gammack

Linking readers and writers who care about Iowa.

On Things

By Madeleine Dore

A place to ruminate on various things from creativity to the complexities of being alive (without feeling rushed towards having the answer)

For Dear Life with Maggie Smith

A newsletter about writing & other things that make this life dear—from the poet, not the dame

The Gallery Companion

By Dr Victoria Powell

Art without the confusing art speak. Stories about all the stuff that artists explore and question: what’s going on, how we think and behave, and the role of art in our world.

Paul’s Newsletter

By Paul Crenshaw

Essays, spec-fic, writing

Not Too Busy To Write

By Penny Wincer

Writing amongst life’s many other demands

Deep Midwest: Politics and Culture

By Robert Leonard

The politics and culture of Iowa, the midwest, and beyond.

Homo Imaginari

By James F. Richardson

popular social science thinking for curious folks.

Eddie’s List: San Francisco Bay Area Events This Week

By Eddie Hernandez

Free email event newsletter/calendar: news, art, festivals, volunteer, galas, classes, talks, music, street fairs, startup/tech, food/drink, pop-ups, comedy, shows & cultural. Things to do this weekend San Francisco Bay Area, news round-up & more.

heart pieces

By chelsea bird

from mine, to yours. poetry, prose, essays, reflections, rought drafts, + other musings as they come. (plus: monthly art!)

Tales of a Wayward Yogini

By Sue Ferrera

Inspirational stories fostering healing, acceptance and joy.

A True Life Built

By Liz M.

Photo essays on starting over and building a truer life.

Mary Tabor "Only connect ..."

By <Mary L. Tabor>

The arts, books, movies, all things literary--and a course: Write it! How to get started, The Writing Life and (Re)Making Love: a memoir in serial chapters

Excellent Substack. Whether it's memoir, fiction, literature or cultural issues, Mary won't disappoint. Read her stuff!!

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Bastiat's Window

By Robert F. Graboyes

Robert Graboyes. Economist/journalist/musician writes on economics, ethics, health, technology, culture.

The Library

By J. M. Elliott

Check out all the best indie books published right here on Substack

Simple Stories

By Heather Holland

A weekly publication of my original poems, songs, short stories, first chapters, and other ramblings for your enjoyment.

Poetry Unbound

By Pádraig Ó Tuama

Open your world with poetry

Italicus: a writer's life in Italy

By Cheryl A. Ossola

On life in an Italian hill town, language, travel, writing, and books

Small Stories with Laura Pashby

Searching for magic & meaning—notes from my writing desk & beyond. A space for seekers of everyday beauty. 💫

The Editing Spectrum

By Amanda B. Hinton

Weekly doses of creative nourishment and hands-on editorial guidance. If you're seeking practical, intuitive ways of developing your craft and carrying it into the world (that are also neurodivergent-friendly), you're in the right spot.

Gibberish

By Scoot

A newsletter where Scoot pours words into the internet, hoping they get better over time. Subscribe for Science fiction and writing exercises!

Scribbler -- The Golden Years

By Ben Woestenburg

Read my novellas, & novelettes; listen to my readings; read my SCRIBBLES, & my Serial novels. Sign up & have it delivered to your in-box. Join me on a journey of self-discovery through my fiction as I look toward the twilight of my years.

Disaffected Newsletter

By Josh Slocum

Abnormal psychology is the new normal

Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps

The safe space for dangerous ideas.

Garrett Francis

A Seattle-based author of ambitious yet approachable literary fiction. Instant access to my entire catalog for less than $1 per month at www.authorgarrettfrancis.com.

Sey Everything

By Jennifer Sey

A newsletter about woke capitalism and standing up to group-think.

The Editorial Section

By W. V. Buluma

Literature, film, culture, and their intersections. Meandering towards meaning

Stop Writing Alone

By Nicole Rivera

Stop Writing Alone is a podcast, a community & a philosophy

Unprofessoring

By Liz Haswell

Stories, community, and support for anyone seeking to consciously uncouple from the ivory tower

Plato Was a Dick

By S Peter Davis

Former Cracked columnist, now a free agent. Survived the rise and fall of the internet since the 90s. I talk about society, social media, current affairs, and anything I can put a sardonic spin on.

The Unspeakable with Meghan Daum

Home of The Unspeakable Podcast. Plus new writing from Meghan Daum!

Meghan Daum is incredible. Honest, whip-smart, open-minded, skeptical; a true critical thinker.

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie

New writing from the award-winning author and psychologist. A gathering place for lovers of myth, fairy tales and depth psychology, exploring the mysteries of the psyche and the enchanted life.

The Orwell Foundation

News and insights from the Orwell Foundation

Julie Bindel's podcasts and writing

Misogyny: what is it and why won't it die?

Castalia

By Sam Kahn

Intellectual Journal - essays, stories, reflections

School of the Unconformed

By Ruth Gaskovski

Practical guidance for navigating daily life in the Machine Age.

In Writing with Hattie Crisell

A life raft for writers at sea

Soaring Twenties

By Thomas J Bevan

A collective of essayists, storytellers, poets, photographers, painters, filmmakers all creating and collaborating to make the internet human again.

Notes from the Middleground

By Damon Linker

Analysis and criticism of the antiliberal right, social-justice progressivism, and cultural topics

The Matterhorn: truth in fiction

By Dr. Kathleen Waller

how to layer stories with ideas, culture, places, and texts ⬩podcast and original fiction from author and academic Dr. Kathleen Waller

Pine State Publicity

By Cassie Mannes Murray

Pine State is a newsletter that offers chatter on publishing, DIY publicity advice, and as much fun as the Hokey Pokey for writers & readers by Cassie Mannes Murray of Pine State Publicity

What's Good?

By katie

New York City and sometimes the news

Substack FAQ

By Linda @ Substack

The very unofficial Substack FAQ! Tips and tricks on how to grow your audience and earn money independently from your writing and podcasting using Substack. For the official FAQ, go here: https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us

Stunning Sentences

By Nina Schuyler

Admiring, mooning over, loving, and learning to write stunning sentences

Consciousness ∞ The Doorway to Human Evolution

By Scott Britton

I write and podcast about the intersection of self-awareness and human potential. Previously exited startup founder.

Scott's newsletter is inspiring, intelligent and open-minded.

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em Podcast

Two journalistas on media, celebrity, and what’s burning through the culture right now. Flirtatious banter for serious times.

The Substacker

By Luiza B. Campos

The best of Substack, handpicked every week.

Wild Letters

By Nic Antoinette

A weekly newsletter about self-exploration and building a right-fit life

Yer Pal Skipp

By John Skipp

NOTES ON HUMAN BEINGNESS, ART-O-TAINMENT, AND A CREATIVE LIFE WORTH LIVING

Seeking The Narrow

By Derek Petty

Striving to Walk Worthy of the Call

Speaking the Ineffable

By Shannon Thrace

A trans widow contemplates radical honesty, the crisis of modernity, and finding the sacred in the mundane.

Peak Notions with Laura Kennedy

The digital world is full of voices (often loud and disgruntled), but this is a place where you won’t find the obvious perspective, or the one you see everywhere else. By an Irish writer, editor and ex-philosopher.

The Habit of Art

By Kelcey Ervick

An illustrated newsletter by Kelcey Ervick about writing, drawing, and storytelling as radical acts (that look a lot like sitting at a desk).

Mark Diacono's Imperfect Umbrella

Food, from plot to plate: writing a book here live, the writing process, and more, by multi award-winning author and photographer Mark Diacono, of Otter Farm, once of River Cottage

Chas Holloway's Thinkopolis

A micro-podcast about the people, events and oddities of western civilization.

Sparks from Culture by David Roberts

By david roberts

Personal essays on life, literature, and privilege from the POV of generational wealth and living within the Manhattan bubble.

Footnotes and Tangents

By Simon Haisell

A community for curious and creative readers. Slow book groups reading Leo Tolstoy and Hilary Mantel. Fiction by Simon Haisell.

Sprinkled Inspiration Writing Prompts

By Heather L Huffman

Writing and poetry prompts

Ayodeji's Newsletter

Thoughts on unapologetic living, self-improvement, psychology, philosophy, creativity, and more.

Dispatches from Inner Space

By J.E. Petersen

Where fiction and philosophy like to hang out and talk about maybe starting a band.

The Fifth Column (A Podcast)

Your weekly rhetorical assault on the news cycle, the people who make it, and occasionally ourselves.

The Pulp Fictioneer

By Frank Theodat

Discovering the pulp writers of the 20s, 30s, and 40s era, sharing their wisdom on storytelling craft, and applying their instruction to my own fiction in real-time. Join me on my path to becoming a pulp writer.

Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan

Small-batch, hand-crafted, artisanal. From bestselling author and OG podcaster Chris Ryan.

girl journal

By kate elizabeth russell

sharing old journal entries as I write my second novel

Poetic Outlaws

A place for the outlaws of poetry and the written word.

Emily Lupita 💜 Explores

By Artist Emily Lupita

✨ American Latina artist & writer living in Ankara, Türkiye. ✨ Originally from rural Iowa, Emily Lupita shares explorations from her art desk, cultural travels, and motherhood with her Autistic sons. New Cappadocia book coming soon.

Dear Rest Of America

I saw something you should know about: American politics, faith and culture through a conservative disposition.

Of a Sober Mind

By Dee Rambeau writes Of a “Sober Mind"

Wisdom and humor from a grown-ass man living in recovery.

Solid writing. Honest.

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Changing Lives

By Wendi Gordon

A newsletter for people who want to change lives, starting with their own. Mental health tips, inspirational stories and quotes, and raw honesty about my real life, including the painful parts.

Rob Henderson's Newsletter

Human nature, psychology, social class, luxury beliefs, and more.

Act Two

By Mo Isu

Act Two is an essay publication about an audio producer's journey

Hermit Chronicles

By David M. Poff

Essentially True Tales of a Hermit's Life

The Radicalist

By David Josef Volodzko

A newsletter about communism, fascism and extremist movements.

Of Boys and Men

By Richard V Reeves

rising to the challenges faced by the modern male

Claire's Short Stories

By Claire Walster

Short fiction for those who want to read, but just don't have time.

Showcase

Lovely words and writers as they see themselves. Object & Idea.

Future Thief

By Brian Reindel 👾⚔️

Fantasy and science fiction short stories. Liminal Spaces is where I share personal observations about life's transitional states.

Becoming an Author ✍ By Hayley J. Dunlop

Thoughts on writing, weirdness and the wobbly road to publication from a conscientious creator who happens to have kids.

What Pluckery Is This?

By Thomas Pluck

A deep dive every Sunday, often into a place I've explored, and a multitude of short subjects on Wednesday. Forays into the NJ Pine Barrens, forgotten historical sites, interesting places around the world, and short stories.

The Beauty of Things

By Zina

Posts about arts and culture from a classically-minded, personal perspective coming to you in the form of essays, poetry, and podcasts.

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. On books, work, wellbeing & creativity. 5th literature Substack globally. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" —The Times

Mother of Hope

By Julie

Rambles, rants, stories and poetry on life, love & liberty. Please read a few posts before subscribing.

Beyond with Jane Ratcliffe

The internet’s most intimate, illuminating interviews with today’s greatest writers—get an in-depth look into the craft of writing and what it means to be a heart-centered human in a hard world.

SES/SUMS IT UP with Kevin Sessums

By Kevin Sessums

Conversation/Culture/Current Affairs

Catalectic

By Alicia Kenworthy

ii. incomplete; partial; not affecting the whole of a substance

Konstantin Kisin

Politically Non-Binary Opinions on Culture, Politics and Comedy

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

By Terry Freedman

Reflections on literature * Musings on everyday life * Book reviews * Experiments in creative nonfiction writing * Humour

The New Books Network Newsletter

By New Books Network

Interviews with Authors and Scholars

The Feel Good Life

By Dr. Mariana Calleja Ross

Hi! I'm Mariana Calleja Ross, an MD writing a good dose of health, emotions, prevention, empathy and hope. Everything that makes life feel good! No medical jargon, just cool learning and good vibes. 😉

News Detectives

By Matthieu Lumière

Alt-News Curation & Citizen Journalism - our agenda is to find the truth and spread it.

CHRISTIAN LORENTZEN'S DIARY

By Christian Lorentzen

Criticism, essays, etc.

Washington Review of Books

Becoming literate is a lifelong task, but it shouldn’t take your entire day.

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry by an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

The Recovering Academic

By Joshua Doležal

Notes on life after academe with exclusive interviews, essays, and craft resources.

Very in-depth and informative.

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Frank Wright

Reality reviewer.

Badreads

By Lauren Hough

Essays, bad jokes, rants, and unsolicited advice from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Hough, and a dog named Woody Guthrie.

Poor Man's Feast

By Elissa Altman

The James Beard Award-winning narrative journal about the intersection of sustenance, nature, and the creative spirit (and sometimes, a recipe).

Downtime

By Alisha Ramos

Helping you find the good stuff. A weekly newsletter sharing useful recommendations and curated style edits — written by a bookish homebody.

evil female

By charlie squire

a cultural confessional, a kvetch sesh, and a manifesto on the relationship between aesthetics, economies, and individuals

if not, Paris

By Samuel Lopez-Barrantes

a novelist writing tall-tales, essays & music from Paris

literature & culture

Musician and writer Hal Walker weaves stories, music and community from his bed as he survives moderately severe ME/CFS.

52 Writing Prompts

By Suzanne Roberts

Writing prompts, inspiration, notes on the writing life, and virtual writing workshops

The Same Drugs

By Meghan Murphy

Conversations outside the algorithm

Fiction for the Cosmically Disturbed

By Lucas Mangum

Musings from the horror fiction underground by father, author, and weirdo Lucas Mangum.

You Are Gothic But You Don't Know it

By Alice in Gothic Land

Discover all the Gothic aspects in your life that you've never considered as such. Analyse all you can't put your finger on and learn more about yourself through the Jungian lens.

Taco Bell Quarterly

Updates, dread, and writing inspiration from the most Literary Magazine of all time

Less and Less of More and More with Sarah Fay

Featured, bestselling Substack bringing the world a little 'Less and Less of More and More' + Cured: The Memoir. This isn't about becoming "better," just saner. Join 2000+ readers ✨

The Pullout Section

By Kieran Moran

My personal weekly column (Fridays) featuring my dry and (occasionally) witty questioning of the world

Virginia's Newsletter

By Virginia Postrel

Commerce, culture, and curiosity

Shiny Herd

By Ted Balaker

The hidden side of groupthink—entertainment, media & more

Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

By Joyce Vance

Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.

Read, Watch, Binge

By Luiza B. Campos

Each week I explore a different topic and give tips on movies, series, and books related to it. You'll never run out of things to watch and read!

3 Ideas on Sunday

By Nic with 3 Ideas

A new Side Hustle Idea every week!

Kindling

By Shaina Read

A newsletter for people with boring lives and active imaginations. Exploring dark fiction and sharing original short stories.

Fictionistas

By Jackie Dana

A collaborative community for fiction writers on Substack

Things Worth Knowing with Farrah Storr

By Farrah @Substack

A smart new corner of the internet to talk fashion, feelings and creativity with the former editor-in-chief of ELLE & Cosmopolitan. Plus join my invite-only community. We're nice...I promise.

The Prism

By Gurwinder

A guide to navigating the Digital Age

gotham girl

By Alisa Kennedy Jones

gotham girl is a reader-supported newsletter for inquisitive readers from bestselling author Alisa Kennedy Jones. "One of America’s funniest, most singular voices on Substack" — The New York Times

Lean Out with Tara Henley

A current affairs newsletter, focusing on heterodox writers and thinkers from around the world.

The Tourist

By Phil Christman

This is a public notebook of the stuff I've been reading, thinking, and publishing recently.

Self-Styled Siren

The musings of an old-movie lover

By Hannah

By Hannah Hooper

A newsletter platforming women, nature & creativity

Methods and Madness

By Meredith Lewis

Notes about creativity.

Story Club with George Saunders

A place to explore the way the short story works.

A Writer's Block: Robb Grindstaff

Tips and techniques for fiction writers. Occasional new fiction for readers.

MILLER’S BOOK REVIEW 📚

By Miller’s Book Review 📚

Classics, Memoir, History, More

Subverse Reads

By Natalie

Curate your moody [pop] cultured reading lifestyle.

Good Book/Good Bread

By Hannah Griffin

Every two weeks, I recommend and review a book I loved, and bake a delicious bread that fits with an aspect of the story. Fiction & non-fiction.

Shut Your Dirty Mouth

By Vickee Boyd

True stories, mostly true stories, untrue stories, art stories, essays, reviews, poesy, photography, food sh*t, utter nonsense. All unfiltered & generously sprinkled with a healthy dose of profanity that can't be published elsewhere.

Notes of an Aesthete

By Alice Gribbin

Essays on contemporary arts & letters by Alice Gribbin

From Brain to Mind

By Marc Arginteanu

A neurosurgeon's take on stuff... grow a bit smarter every day

Permanent Retrograde

By Kelly Oxford

Happiness, sadness, and everything in between. No recipes.

Blue Ear Books

By Ethan Casey

Blue Ear Books publishes selected new and reprinted nonfiction books of particular global or topical interest, including personal accounts by American military veterans. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for excerpts and articles by our authors.

Sophia

Head of Writer Relations @Substack

Search Engine with PJ Vogt

Welcome to Search Engine, a newsletter for a podcast that tries to answer every question. No question too big, no question too small.

Screaming into the Void

By SimulationCommander

Federalist Wisdom in a Modern Society

Coffee Times

Coffee Times is about writing, self-development and self-discovery. Start investing in yourself and associate with the right vibes to make the most out of your everyday life.

Marinarena Travel & Poetic Deep Dive

Musings, Observations and Journeys by Marinarena, fellow wanderer and wonderer. File under: blogs, commentaries, listicles, poetry, prose, travel

Ponytail Press

By Andrew Paul Koole

taking art & culture a little too seriously

One Word

By Taegan MacLean

Every word is a universe. Let's explore them together.

Adjacent Possible

By Steven Johnson

A newsletter from author Steven Johnson exploring where good ideas come from—and how to keep them from turning against us.

The Noble Try

By Isabel Cowles Murphy // TNT 🧨

Mining my inner-conflicts: motherhood & autonomy ⚡️ ambition & surrender ⚡️ sovereignty & culture. Sometimes mordant, sometimes tender, the mess is intentional and the through-line is uplift.

Reading Under the Radar

By Cassie Gutman

Providing you recommendations for under-the-radar books you haven't heard of.

Story Voyager

By Claudia Befu

A climate fiction newsletter. Let's change the narrative about the future of humankind.

Blocked and Reported

By Jesse Singal

A Podcast About Internet Nonsense

Chris Arnade Walks the World

Dispatches and photos from walks around the world

CAFÉ ANNE

By Anne Kadet

It's a wonderful world—meet the inhabitants!

Well Read with Anna Bonet

The bi-monthly book recommendation newsletter.

Amy Loftus Projects

Essays, observations, ideas, and supportive podcasts. Please join us!

The Athenaeum

By Thomas W. Gardner

Writing truthful stories and inquiring essays on Art, Creativity, & Idealism

Some Flowers Soon

By Jeremy Noel-Tod

Writing about poetry differently, every week

Frederick R. Smith Speaks

By Frederick R Smith

The Frederick R. Smith blog is the ramblings of an uncommon man in a post-modern world. As a master of few topics, your author desires to give readers a sense of the thoughts of a senior citizen who lived most of his life before the new normal.

Between a Rock and a Card Place

By Caroline Donofrio

Essays, interviews, and a weekly card reading. A place to be human, together.

Letters From the Labyrinth

By Brian Keene

A weekly newsletter for fans and friends of writer Brian Keene.

Tell Me How This Ends

By Chris Bray

Elite class ritual performance, cultural and political decline, military culture, and the dismal state of American journalism.

Interesting Times

By Eleanor Barron

A collection of the most interesting bits of the internet: the high and low, old and new - Journalism, Books, Art and Podcasts - brought to you on the last Friday of every month.

Red Dirt Rambler

By Holly Robinson

Never let the chores list win! Whether you want to hike, write, paint, or read, give yourself time to do it. Nobody else will.

Big Bearded Bookseller

By Indie Bookshops and Publishers

A fortnightly newsletter talking about what I've been doing in the past two weeks with lists to various events, new bookshops and publishers, open submissions, and more

Leah Eichler's Esoterica

By Esoterica Magazine

Fiction. Nonfiction. Memoir. Brain clutter.

OnGrowth&

By Wamide A (OnGrowth&)

Hey I'm Wamide 👋🏽 I write about personal growth, career transition, and making your work-life count. It's relatable, actionable and helpful! See for yourself😉

Write What

By Stephanie Danler

A newsletter about reading & writing & the never-ending conversation.

The Compleat Nick Gillespie

An archive of Nick Gillespie's writings, podcasts, videos, and other work.

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.

Human Stuff

By Lisa Olivera

A newsletter that explores the wild terrain of being human: the depths, the joys, and all the in-betweens.

Diane Discovers

By Diane Hatz

Writing, marketing and publishing from an indie author - as well as updates on my writing and thoughts on life. Free and optional paid.

House of Strauss

By Ethan Strauss

Sports, Business, Politics, Culture

The Molehill

By Viv

Thoughtful fashion and culture writing for the secondhand designer enthusiast, from Viv Chen. If you identify as an eBay gremlin, this newsletter is for you.

Kristina God's Online Writing Club

Helps you learn how to start, grow, monetize, and market your writing on Substack and Medium in a supportive community of like-minded writers. Kristina God is a mompreneur, marketing manager, 5-figure Medium top writer, and $11K Substacker.

Stiff Upper Quip

By James Harris

Writing about politics and culture

Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler

Exclusive fiction too out-there for prime time, by the author of Fight Club. Writing lessons. Lurid back story.

Peter Boghossian

Fostering civil discourse and cognitive liberty through Spectrum Street Epistemology

Fog Chaser

By Matt

A new original instrumental song every month from a Pacific Northwest-based musician and composer, along with visuals, poetry, and more.

Publishing Confidential

By Kathleen Schmidt

News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.

You Are Doing A Good Enough Job

By Sophie Lucido Johnson

A newsletter for people who beat themselves up.

Classical Ideals

By Megha Lillywhite

Re-enchanting the Modern World

Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism

By FAIR Substack

Promoting a common culture based on fairness, understanding, and humanity.

Storyletter XPress Publishing

By Winston Malone

Join the indie community where you can get published, grow your audience, and read incredible stories all at the same time.

Journal of Free Black Thought

Black viewpoint diversity

The Starfire Codes by Demi Pietchell

The Starfire Codes by Demi Pietchell explores spirituality, survival, metaphysics, media, and the truth. Join us for The Starfire Codes Podcast at starfirecodes.com

Samstack

By Sam Atis

A newsletter about social science, the future, and why people behave in the way that they do.

Rarely Certain

By The Rarely Certain newsletter

Welcome to the post-tribal struggle. Being 'right' is overrated anyway. It's not what you think, it's why you think it. Some posts about personal subjective wellbeing (not self-help shit).

This is Precious

By Sarah Wilson

Bold words for living in an uncertain world....from author Sarah Wilson

Slack Tide by Matt Labash

By Matt Labash

Taking life as it comes, not necessarily in that order

Reasonable. Honest. Wise.

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Caffeinated Book Reviews

the hottest gossips about cats; authors, dead or living; and books, those books you kept on shelving.

Camilla Grudova

Books i recommend reading, some films too and thoughtful journal.

Editor & Chef

By Allison East

A newsletter by Allison East exploring food, books, faith, and motherhood. Grab a book & a fork!

Cole's Climb

By Cole Noble

This publication for adventurers features stories, news, and interviews about climbing, mountaineering, and the outdoors.

Arts & Letters Daily

The best literary and arts writing on the internet

The Austen Connection

By Plain Jane

How Jane Austen's stories connect to us today, and connect us to each other.

Volcanic Spring

By werther

"Yomeigaku is very close to Zen," he resumed. "Knowledge is action; that's it, you may say."

The Partisan

By Phisto Sobanii

Enigmatic musings from 21st century America sprinkled with fire, brimstone, but most of all love.

SoNovelicious, Books & Reading & More Books

By Gayla Gray

All things books, reading and looking forward to retirement

Unfiltered by Tim Denning

I will help you live with less stress and more freedom by improving every aspect of your lifestyle – money, work, productivity, relationships.

Largehearted Ledger

By David Gutowski

The Largehearted Boy weekly newsletter: books, music, & more

Deplatformable Newsletter

By Paul

Subscribe to get practical small business marketing lessons that will get you new subscribers, customers and supporters. Not the worst way to spend a couple of minutes today.

Egg Report

By Randy

etymology party tricks/satire for the edutainment of the deaf and blind. an anonymous support group for handsome men

ClementineMorrigan.com

By Clementine Morrigan

Clementine Morrigan is a writer and public intellectual based in Montréal, Canada. She writes popular and controversial essays about culture, politics, ethics, relationships, sexuality, and trauma.

Monday Monday

By Cody Cook-Parrott

A weekly newsletter to fuel your devotion, cultivate your creative attention, and offer advice on your most vulnerable questions

Cintra Wilson Feels Your Pain

Cultural Pith, Terrible Secrets and Quality Rants. Two fresh original pieces and two obscure throwback articles a month, with audio performances and oil paintings for all.

Inelegant Vices

By Ian Nolan

Creative letters of the decadent, the mundane, the divine, and the unholy.

Why Be Happy When You Could Be Writing

By Amber Sparks

Useless and flailing observations about writing that will not save you

ZG Speaks!!!

By Ian Nolan

Reports from the fringe: world issues, culture, freedom of expression.

Story Cauldron

By Jackie Dana

An eclectic brew of speculative fiction and random thoughts about storytelling

words from eliza

By eliza mclamb

the inside of my brain. personal essays, cultural critique, whatever is on my mind

Karlstack

By Christopher Brunet

Opinionated investigative journalism.

Words and Pictures by Pamela Leavey

Welcome to Words and Pictures. I’m a creative writer and photographer. I post Daily Affirmations, Quotes of The Day, Poetry, Personal and Photo Essays to Inspire and Enlighten. My posts are digital collages encompassing the world around me. Enjoy!

Beyond Parody with Bridget Phetasy

Aspirational Apocalyptic Absurdity

Matt Likes Coffee.

By Matthew

Austin Coffee, maybe broader thoughts on life

Margaret Anna Alice Through the Looking Glass

Unmasking totalitarianism and awakening the sleeping before tyranny triumphs by examining media narratives, propaganda, psychology, framing, philosophy, history, politics, language, literature, film, music, culture, and health with a focus on COVID.

Brent and Michael Are Going Places

By Brent and Michael are Going Places

The adventures, insights, and travel tips of a gay nomad couple exploring the world. A "Substack Featured" Newsletter! Also seen on CBS Sunday Morning and CNN.com.

Deep. Authentic. Honest. Fascinating. Love this stack.

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

In My Tribe

By Arnold Kling

improving social epistemology, rewarding reasoned discourse

Unschool for Writers

By Alison Acheson

Playing and working with words: finding your own way to fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and writing for young people

buttonslives

By Christina Buttons

I am a liberal, science-oriented, independent journalist who primarily reports on news and research related to "gender medicine." My other writing interests include pseudoscience, mental health, autism, and "Social Justice" ideology.

The truth about everything*

By The Guyliner

Essays on TV, pop, the media, celebrities, and the crushing reality of twenty-first century existence. I slide into your inbox with the grace of a cow rollerblading down the steps of Leicester Square Tube station.

Classical Wisdom

Bringing Ancient Wisdom for Modern Minds. Each week we discuss philosophy, history, literature, mythology and more... Subscribe to our FREE newsletter and receive our Ebook, "How to Be Happy: A Guide Through Ethical Ancient Philosophy."

Brain Food - Books are Food for your Brain

By Sharon-St. Louis

Writing that analyzes non-fiction books touching on topics that range from politics, culture, history, and psychology. Along with summaries, the writing includes essays that help make sense of the overwhelming information in our world.

The Intrinsic Perspective

By Erik Hoel

Bridging the two cultures of science and the humanities

Creative Destruction

By Thomas Klaffke

Thought-provoking ideas and perspectives to expand your imagination and help you build a better world // Every Wednesday & Friday. Read by innovators, idea-seekers, and changemakers.

Sherman Alexie

poems, short fiction, essays, opinion, audio, video

Deep. Honest. Raw. Some of the most poignant, persuasive, powerful prose on Substack.

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Alphabet Soup

By Etgar Keret

Stories, poems, thoughts & more stories: the Alphabet Soup in my mind just keeps simmering.

Very honest. Solid work!

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

the utter

By Yrsa Daley-Ward

a shapeshifting journal by Yrsa Daley-Ward

The Upheaval

By N.S. Lyons (The Upheaval)

Exploring the shared upheavals of our era, including technological and cultural change, the ideological revolution consuming the West, the rise of China, and the crisis of liberalism.

Recovering

By Holly Whitaker

Examining current cultural trends through the lens of addiction, recovery, alcohol, and all the other drugs like your smartphone

Time Travel Kitchen

By Jolene Handy

Food, History, Chicago, New York and Beyond.

Love Story

By Laura McKowen

Your life is a love story, just not the kind you think. An honest look at relationships, recovery, and writing from the bestselling author of We Are The Luckiest and Push Off from Here.

bad cattitude

By el gato malo

come for the cat. stay for the toxoplasmosis.

The Century of Biology

By Elliot Hershberg

Data, companies, and ideas from the frontier of biology.

The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad

A newsletter for people seeking to transform life's interruptions into creative grist

Fiction by Bill Adler

Delightful short stories and flash fiction by Bill Adler.

The Power of Us

By Dominic Packer & Jay Van Bavel

Our newsletter is designed to help people get smarter about groups and make groups smarter. Each week, we share science and the stories of social identity, group dynamics, and collective behavior in organizations and society.

Dangerfield's Exaggerations.

By Chris Dangerfield

Full-time temporary relief.

Echoes of NoNe

By Vanya

Literary anarchy and magic degeneracy.

Escaping Flatland

By Henrik Karlsson

When my daughters aren’t hiding my notebooks, I write essays about stuff that makes me feel human

Austin Kleon

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

Finding Home

By Jan Peppler

Insights to finding home & creating home from a home researcher who has lived in many places. Using psychology, myth, popular culture, religion, the hero's journey, and more.

Patti Smith

The reader is my notebook

Wrong Side of History

By Ed West

It's Ed West's sub stack

Record Store

By amaya lim

mixtapes for the modern world

The Elysian

By Elle Griffin

Studying utopia + imagining a better future in essays and fiction.

The Honest Broker

By Ted Gioia

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

Freddie deBoer

cool but rude

Garrison Keillor and Friends

This newsletter will include observational humor, gratitude, small doses of advice, memories of heroic persons I knew up close, reminiscence about ordinary life back before Twitter and thoughts about American life and other pleasures.

The Cure for Sleep with Tanya Shadrick

Writing prompts for waking up, breaking free & making a more creative life. Explore and respond to three seasons of themes from author & editor Tanya Shadrick. Discover like-minds and see your words published alongside other aspiring writers...

Oxford Sour

By Christopher Gage

Politics. Culture. Sanity.

Made From What's Not Real

By David Perlmutter

The writings and musings of Canadian historian and speculative fiction writer David Perlmutter

The Metaphor

By James Taylor Foreman

Notes from the frontiers of hyper landscapes

Counter Craft

By Lincoln Michel

fiction craft, publishing demystification, weird books

One Could Argue

By d.w.

Meditations on what I'm reading and watching.

Life is a Sacred Text

By Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg

Space to say true things, with ancient stories serving as mirrors and lights. Now living at LifeIsASacredText.com 🌱

Hauwa’s Newsletter

All I do is tell stories. Sometimes, they're funny, other times, not. But you'll get a story regardless.

Aging Well News

By Janice Walton

Want to live your later years to the fullest? This newsletter is filled with ideas based on my experiences as an older adult.

MELSTACK

By Melissa de la Cruz

Writing, reading, shopping, living, mom-ing

Arrivals and Departures

By Reena Kapoor

Poetry, essays and short stories to make sense and meaning out of this too short existence!

Animation Obsessive

Exploring the best in animation from all around the world — part investigation, part treasure hunt.

Beth Revis: News, Fiction, and More

Updates from NYT bestselling author Beth Revis.

Rikki Schlott Newsletter

Political and cultural commentary from the perspective of a young libertarian.

A Writer's Notebook

By Summer Brennan

essays, art, and inspiration from an American writer in Paris

The Free Press

By Bari Weiss

A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism.

Glenn Loury

Race, inequality, and economics in the US and throughout the world, by Glenn Loury, Paulson Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute

A letter from Pádraig Ó Tuama

By Pádraig Ó Tuama

Poetry, Books, Theology

Musings From the 305

By Alex Perez

Miami, literary criticism, sports, and random cultural commentary.

The New Fatherhood

By Kevin Maguire

"Like one big group text with other guys fumbling their way through fatherhood." — Esquire

The Art of Flash Fiction

By Kathy Fish

Monthly Flash Fiction Craft Articles & Prompts by Writer & Teacher, Kathy Fish

The Abbey of Misrule

By Paul Kingsnorth

Do not be conformed to this world

Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson

A newsletter and intellectual community passionate about infusing beauty, goodness and truth into our public discourse. Join now and get the FREE mini-course "Greek Mythology in Ten Minutes"!

The Line Between

By Coleen Baik

A very visual newsletter about life through the lens of making things. A peek behind the scenes, both in the art studio and in my head. About twice a month.

The Artemisian

By Alyssa Polizzi

An educational hub and inner work community that explores self-development through the lens of archetypal studies and Jungian psychology.

Holly’s Substack

By Holly MathNerd

a mix of anti-Woke cultural commentary, personal reflections, math lessons, and a regular creative writing feature

Joel Bowman ~ Notes from the End of the World

Covering The Greatest Political Experiment Of Our Time - Free Markets, Free Minds, Free People.

Zappagram

By Chris Zappa

Zappagram is the mother of all music newsletters, covering the latest in music news, reviews, interviews, new releases, music discovery, history, and more.

a fête worse than death

By becca rothfeld

rantings and ravings about b00ks i like and dislike, articles i write and read, and whatever else i feel like, at totally irregular intervals

BAD AT KEEPING SECRETS

By Carissa Potter

emotional messes & intimate conversations

Strange Loop Canon

By Rohit

“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” ― Albert Einstein

Letters from Suzanne

By Suzanne Moore

The whole shebang. Writings, personal and political .

Truth and Consequences

By Michael A. Cohen

A no-holds-barred look at the absurdities, hypocrisies, and surreality of American politics

Holy is He Who Wrestles

By Yoshi Matsumoto

A Worldview Repair Service for Broken People.

Shriek of the Week

By Charlie

A bird sound in your inbox every weekend

The Creative Edge

By J.T. Ellison

A deep dive into literature and fiction, popular books, creative writing, and more from NYT bestselling author and serial storyteller J.T. Ellison, aka @thrillerchick. Free and paid content. Lots of writing advice. Eat the fish, leave the bones.

GIRLS

By Freya India

Girlhood in the Modern World

On Repeat by Kevin Alexander

By Kevin

Hot takes on cool records.

What To Read If

By Elizabeth

Where book lovers find their next great read.

Calm Down

By Ben Dreyfuss

A substack about how the internet is making us all crazy.

Funny. Smart. Satirical. Irreverent.

- Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Intimations: A Writer's Discourse

By Grant Faulkner

How we write is how we live. And how we live is how we write. A dose of creative writing for the soul.

Growing Hearths

By Sarah Kmon

From the Dept. of Shifting Generational Patterns: Nonviolent Communication for parents, families and communities for a future that works for all, for generations. A little needs-based cultural criticism thrown in.

Lit Mag News

By Becky Tuch