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Oldster Magazine

by Sari Botton

Editor Sari Botton's Oldster Magazine explores the universal experience of aging, de-stigmatizing it through essays, interviews, and intergenerational dialogue.

Secret Society

by John Hodgman

Join John Hodgman's Secret Society newsletter, where he shares unique insights, secrets, and humorous truths. Paid members unlock exclusive words, sounds, and pictures.

An Irritable Métis

by Chris La Tray

Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray, a Métis storyteller, shares irritable, meandering thoughts on Indigenous issues, white supremacy, capitalism, and the world, often with poetry.

Saratonin

by Sara Benincasa

Author Sara Benincasa shares funny, smart, and weird original writing and recommendations, co-edited by a powerful elderly cat. Covers creativity, mental health, and humor.

Bad Brain

by Ashley Reese

Ashley Reese's Bad Brain: An authentic, unapologetic exploration of life, death, pop culture, and the internet, ranging from grief to smutty fanfiction.

Seth's Blog

by Seth Godin

Seth Godin's blog offers actionable insights on marketing, business strategy, customer relationships, and critical thinking for modern professionals.

Mini 1000 | Jami Attenberg | Substack

by Jami Attenberg

Mini 1000, hosted by Jami Attenberg, offers a concentrated 3-day writing challenge where participants commit to writing 1000 words daily.

la flor que escribe | rowina | Substack

by rowina

Experience 'la flor que escribe' with Rowina: cultivate your thoughts through unique insights and a community where every word blossoms.

Writers' Hour Magazine | London Writers' Salon | Substack

by London Writers' Salon

Writers' Hour Magazine, from London Writers' Salon, features a monthly writing contest and weekly prompts, inspiring a global community of writers.

Living Landmarks of Chicago | Theresa Goodrich | Substack

by Theresa Goodrich

Theresa Goodrich reveals the vibrant history and untold stories behind Chicago's iconic landmarks, celebrating the city's visionary builders and indomitable spirit.

In the Writing Burrow | Margaret Atwood | Substack

by Margaret Atwood

Award-winning author Margaret Atwood invites readers into 'In the Writing Burrow,' sharing her unique perspective on writing, creativity, and the literary world.

Astro Poets | Substack

by Astro Poets

Astro Poets Alex Dimitrov and Dorothea Lasky offer horoscopes, poems, moon insights, and serialize their new book on astrological romantic compatibility.

The Joker and the Thief — Newsletter | Substack

by The Joker and the Thief

Trev Gibb meticulously preserves the extensive music and writing archive of his late friend, Peter Stone Brown, a gifted songwriter and Bob Dylan expert, sharing unreleased works.

Stories with Hart

by Jennifer L. Hart

Jennifer L. Hart's Stories with Hart is a community for readers of paranormal women's fiction, providing engaging content and a space for discussion.

Beauty & the Bookzz | Cyndy Morgan | Substack

by Cyndy Morgan

Author Cyndy Morgan writes 'Conrad's Version,' an intimate reimagining of a beloved story from his perspective, offering weekly chapters, insights, and a community.

Untitled Thought Project | Catherine Lacey | Substack

by Catherine Lacey

Novelist Catherine Lacey shares reflections on being a reader, writer, and person, offering a book club, essays on fiction writing, and quirky 144-word posts.

Fiction Attic Press | Substack

by Fiction Attic Press

Fiction Attic Press publishes flash fiction, serial fiction, and memoir by new and established writers. Founded in 2005 by Michelle Richmond, it offers weekly stories and an extensive archive.

Small Stories with Laura Pashby | Substack

by Laura Pashby

Laura Pashby's 'Small Stories' sends letters from her tiny loft-room study, exploring magic, meaning, and writing life's secrets, plus book insights.

Beyond the Bookshelf | Matthew Long | Substack

by Matthew Long

Matthew Long, a former submariner, explores books, reading, attention, and meaning through honest, personal essays from rural Tennessee.

C.J.’s Substack

by C.J. Freel

C.J. Freel publishes the newsletter C.J.'s Substack.

Tethered: An Anthology of Magic | Tamed Wild | Substack

by Tamed Wild

Tethered: An Anthology of Magic features a seasonal collection of works by witches, artists, and photographers, exploring magic aligned with the Wheel of Year.

Comics 'n' stuff

by Sam Hardacre

Explore comics and various cultural topics with Sam Hardacre's Comics 'n' stuff. Dive into general discussions on culture.

Live Your Story

by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Kristy Woodson Harvey's 'Live Your Story' newsletter. The About page does not currently provide a specific description of its content.

Yoni Wolf’s Wet Paint | Substack

by Yoni Wolf

Musician Yoni Wolf (WHY?, cLOUDDEAD) shares his creative archive: new songs, 'The Wandering Wolf' podcast, poems, and illustrations.

Raconteur Press | Substack

by Raconteur Press

Raconteur Press publishes pulp adventure tales with noble protagonists, rejecting nihilism. The newsletter shares open calls, new releases, and indie publishing insights.

Writing Wednesdays | Matt Lillywhite 📚 | Substack

by Matt Lillywhite 📚

Matthew Lillywhite's Writing Wednesdays guides writers to find their voice, master the creative process, and build a profitable career, drawing on his success.

Friends & Fiction Endless Stories

by Friends & Fiction

Friends & Fiction Endless Stories delves into captivating narratives and literary discussions from a community of authors.

The Fiction Coach | James Powell | Substack

by James Powell

James Powell, a professional writer, editor, and story coach, helps creators hone their craft, build confidence, and maintain momentum to get their stories, comics, and novels to readers.

Creative ChatGPT Prompts

by Techintrospect

David Fries (aka Techintrospect), a philosopher and consultant, shares weekly free ChatGPT prompts, exploring AI for creative and philosophical self-improvement.

The Empire of the Tiny Onion | James Tynion IV | Substack

by James Tynion IV

Eisner-winning horror comic writer James Tynion IV develops digital-first horror and 'true weird' comics, with early access, creative insights, and exclusive merch.

Patti Smith | Substack

by Patti Smith

Patti Smith offers her weekly ruminations, poetry, music, and personal musings, alongside 'The Melting,' her serialized private pandemic journal.

Julia Kent's Writing Cabin | Substack

by Julia Kent

New York Times and USA Today bestselling rom-com author Julia Kent explores writing, romance genre tropes, and hilarious personal insights from her unique cabin perspective.

The Daily Poem Podcast | David Kern | Substack

by David Kern

The Daily Poem podcast offers one essential poem each weekday morning, read aloud by Sean Johnson with brief commentary. Curates a broad anthology of classic poetry.

REBEL AF💥Kickass Heroines | Substack

by Alex Fox

International bestselling author and Muay Thai fighter Alex Fox shares stories of kickass heroines, delivering grit, wit, sass, and survival tips.

Attention Economy | Leigh Stein | Substack

by Leigh Stein

Leigh Stein offers creative writers insider publishing industry info, creator economy analysis, and career advice for sustainable writing careers.

Kari Bovee

by Kari Bovee

A newsletter from author Kari Bovee.

Life, the Universe, and ALL THE THINGS | Neil Shooter | Substack

by Neil Shooter

Neil Shooter shares his passion for storytelling, delivering short stories, serialized fantasy novels like Hindsight, and Interstellar Universe tales.

Tristezas de estimação | Fabiane Guimarães | Substack

by Fabiane Guimarães

Award-winning novelist Fabiane Guimarães offers weekly insights on creativity, literature, and writing, blending personal experience with the craft.

✍️ Make Writing Your Job | Amy Suto | Substack

by Amy Suto

Make Writing Your Job helps writers build sustainable careers. It offers curated job leads, pitch lists, grants, and classes from founders Amy Suto & Kyle Cords.

Steinbergdrawscartoons | Avi Steinberg | Substack

by Avi Steinberg

Avi Steinberg, a New Yorker cartoonist, shares original cartoons, stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process as an author and teacher.

Feels Like Home | Alex Lewis | Substack

by Alex Lewis

Alex Lewis shares personal essays exploring the concept of 'home' as a feeling of love and acceptance, drawing on her life experiences and passions.

Fish Sticks | Rickie Lee Jones | Substack

by Rickie Lee Jones

Singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones offers a poetic journal of her 'far away heart,' exploring childhood, the power of songs, and poignant reflections on life.

Narratively | Substack

by Narratively

Narratively champions diverse, indie journalists, publishing 2,000+ authentic, in-depth true stories, expanding to podcasts, TV, and film.

The Gene Pool | gene weingarten | Substack

by gene weingarten

Pulitzer-winning humorist Gene Weingarten delivers seditious commentary, irreverent anecdotes, and continues his popular Washington Post chat and Style Invitational.

Dada Drummer Almanach | Damon Krukowski | Substack

by Damon Krukowski

Artist Damon Krukowski explores sounds in music, art, and everyday life, covering drums, records, sonic experiences, and his unique musings on vegetables.

Ebun Writes

by Ebun

Ebun Writes features articles and stories by Ebun, exploring diverse topics as presented by the author. Specific content details are not provided.

Andrius Tapinas | Substack

by Andrius Tapinas

Andrius Tapinas offers 'Kronikas' commentary, collaborative essays, an interactive novel, a book club, podcasts, and sharp analysis on art and geopolitics.

The Writer_ | J. Kevin Tumlinson | Substack

by J. Kevin Tumlinson

Award-winning author J. Kevin Tumlinson explores the active, ongoing process of writing. His newsletter, The Writer_, celebrates the essential partnership between author and reader.

SoulStack by Beth Kempton | Substack

by Beth Kempton

Bestselling author Beth Kempton's top-ranked SoulStack newsletter and writing community shares insights on life, creativity & Japanese wisdom.

Chronicle Makers | Substack

by Chronicle Makers

Denyse Allen's Chronicle Makers empowers family historians to write their family's story, turning research into compelling narratives with AI assistance and community.