Browse newsletters about memoir

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.

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.

Cheryl Strayed's Dear Sugar

by Cheryl Strayed

Cheryl Strayed, the original Dear Sugar, answers reader letters with profound, empathetic advice on life's toughest questions, delivered monthly.

Time & Temperature

by Rhett Miller

Rhett Miller, Old 97's frontman, offers a direct connection to his writing, music, songwriting tips, and behind-the-scenes tales from a life in rock.

Jess Klein's Travelin' Woman

by Jess Klein

Jess Klein's Travelin' Woman shares unique perspectives on travel and exploration, fostering a community for readers to engage and discuss.

TRAILER PARK GIRL EATS WORLD | Substack

by Trailer Park Girl Eats World

Writer Ash Ambirge (Trailer Park Girl Eats World) explores food, culture, and class, revealing how we signal identity and belonging through taste.

phone notes | Kayti Christian | Substack

by Kayti Christian

Kayti Christian shares her personal journey through IVF, infertility, and deconstructing purity culture, with insights from her upcoming memoir.

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.

John Paul Brammer | Substack

by John Paul Brammer

John Paul Brammer, author of ¡Hola Papi!, offers his humorous and insightful advice column, essays, and art on identity, relationships, and community.

PASSAGES: Life & stories from a professional writer | Toby Neal | Substack

by Toby Neal

Author Toby Neal shares bi-weekly real-life adventures, her writing process, and behind-the-scenes of creating new books and her third memoir, PASSAGES.

Alex Auder | Alexandra Auder | Substack

by Alexandra Auder

Alexandra Auder, memoirist and actor, shares humorous, candid insights on her unique life and writing, plus details on her virtual writing group.

Every Day Until I Die

by Joan Juliet Buck

The provided source material for Joan Juliet Buck's newsletter, Every Day Until I Die, does not contain specific information about its content.

Jenna’s Side | Jenna McCarthy | Substack

by Jenna McCarthy

Author Jenna McCarthy offers witty, irreverent, and wise observations. A multi-genre writer and media personality, her blunt humor spans memoir, fiction, and life.

Barbary Lane Dispatches | Armistead Maupin | Substack

by Armistead Maupin

Armistead Maupin, author of Tales of the City, shares senile ramblings, queer memories, and political musings from Barbary Lane Dispatches.

The Writing Shed with Tommy Tomlinson | Substack

by Tommy Tomlinson

Tommy Tomlinson, veteran writer, shares eclectic essays, '10 things' posts on books, music, and life, building community in his 'Writing Shed'.

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.

Diary Of Amy Rigby

by Amy Rigby

Personal essays and reflections by Amy Rigby on everyday life, travel, music, and her memoir podcast.

A French Table 1

by A French Table 1

A French Table 1 delivers compelling content, inviting readers to explore its unique voice and perspective within its chosen subject matter.

Entities

by Neil Cowley

Entities by Neil Cowley offers personal memories and musings, primarily on musical topics, within the Culture category.

White Ink with Anna Wharton | Substack

by Anna Wharton

Veteran journalist and bestselling author Anna Wharton explores current affairs, publishing insights, writing craft, and personal essays.

Memoir Land | Sari Botton | Substack

by Sari Botton

Sari Botton's Memoir Land delivers weekly curated personal essays, original narratives, craft interviews, and stories about NYC's enduring pull.

Gary’s Journey Through Hell | Gary Shteyngart | Substack

by Gary Shteyngart

Gary Shteyngart shares his unique, personal journey through life's beauty and suffering, promising Gen-X weirdness that's anything but cringe.

The Querent

by Alexander Chee

Alexander Chee, author of acclaimed novels and essays, delivers critics notebook pieces, writing advice, travelogues, political thoughts, and personal reflections.

Genealogy Matters | Robin Stewart | Substack

by Robin Stewart

Robin Stewart curates the week's best family history content via Genealogy Matters, providing guides, a creator community, and challenges.

The Substaq of Istiaq | Istiaq Mian, MD | Substack

by Istiaq Mian, MD

Istiaq Mian, MD is a hospitalist who explores human behavior through narrative medicine and personal essays, sharing stories from his life, patients, and family.

Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing | Substack

by Michael Mohr

Michael Mohr's 'Sincere American Writing' critiques both political sides, fostering civil disagreement and the pursuit of truth for art's sake.

Projectkin | Barbara at Projectkin | Substack

by Barbara at Projectkin

Projectkin, led by Barbara, helps family historians find, preserve, and share stories. This privacy-focused community offers creative 'project recipes' and free online events.

Eric Glickman

by Our Alzheimer's Comics Memoir

Eric Glickman shares a deeply personal comics memoir exploring the journey and challenges of living with Alzheimer's, offering insights and reflections.

Cartoons by Hilary | Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell | Substack

by Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell

New Yorker cartoonist Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell shares weekly comics, poetry, and lists. Subscribers get her unique blend of art, humor, and personal ramblings, plus a film club.

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.

I've Got a Feeling | Molly Wizenberg | Substack

by Molly Wizenberg

Memoirist Molly Wizenberg's 'chronicle of enthusiasms' explores ideas, people, and experiences that spark hope and pleasure in essay form.

No More Shitty Books | Substack

by No More Shitty Books

No More Shitty Books offers fun, no-pressure reviews of fiction, cookbooks, memoirs & self-help, helping readers get the scoop on books before buying.

The Adventurous Life | Matt Crossman | Substack

by Matt Crossman

Matt Crossman shares exhilarating, dirt-on-his-face stories from his global adventures, inspiring readers to explore new places and experience life more fully.

Sofia Kinzinger

by Sofia Kinzinger

Sofia Kinzinger's newsletter fosters a community of readers to discuss shared interests and engage via comments.

sweater weather

by Brandon

From a cranky and salty fiction editor, 'sweater weather' delivers essays on culture and writing, playfully embracing a 'sweater-oriented lifestyle'.

Historical Hysteria | Queen Kwong | Substack

by Queen Kwong

Indie rock musician Queen Kwong (Carré) shares unfiltered thoughts on being a woman in the music industry, memoir, poetry, and random tidbits.

Unfinished Journeys

by Emily Chappell

Author and ultra-endurance cyclist Emily Chappell pens personal essays and stories about bike travel, adventure, and community for fellow explorers.

Sherman Alexie | Substack

by Sherman Alexie

Award-winning author Sherman Alexie shares essays, fiction, and poetry, offering unique observations and insights from his acclaimed career.

COVEN (by Anna Marie Tendler) | AMT | Substack

by AMT

Anna Marie Tendler (Men Have Called Her Crazy author) shares personal musings, artist interviews, book/movie recommendations, and cat content, blending humor and seriousness.

Tim Lott's Writing Boot Camp & Philosophy Jam | Substack

by Tim Lott

Award-winning novelist and mentor Tim Lott shares writing craft and philosophy. Subscribers receive weekly essays, audio lessons, and guidance on storytelling structure.

THE KUREISHI CHRONICLES | Hanif Kureishi | Substack

by Hanif Kureishi

Hanif Kureishi, immobilized after a severe fall, dictates raw, personal dispatches from his hospital bed, exploring writing, life, culture, and memories.

Jeanette Winterson: Mind Over Matter | Substack

by jeanette winterson

Award-winning author Jeanette Winterson shares personal stories, reflections, and observations on "things that matter" to connect and inspire hope.

Black Music and Black Muses | Harmony Holiday | Substack

by Harmony Holiday

Harmony Holiday explores Black music and its muses, practicing deep listening to defy market-driven criticism and develop her American songbook memoir.

Writerly Things with Brooke Warner | Substack

by Brooke Warner

Publisher and author Brooke Warner shares weekly insights on the publishing industry, author mindset, and memoir writing, leveraging her 25 years of experience.

This is My Town | Mark Kozelek | Substack

by Mark Kozelek

Singer-songwriter Mark Kozelek shares monthly memoirs, lyrics, journal segments, and photos from This is My Town.

Off The Shelf

Good Testaments explores memoir and the recovery from religious identity and trauma. It redefines goodness and the divine on personal terms, valuing truth and transformation.