Browse newsletters about personal essay

Quoi de mum? | Clémentine et Pauline | Substack

by Clémentine et Pauline

Clémentine Gallot and Pauline Verduzier's Quoi de mum? is a feminist newsletter liberating speech on parenthood, with funny, unfiltered truths beyond just happiness.

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.

Cosmic Wink | Jess Williamson | Substack

by Jess Williamson

Singer-songwriter Jess Williamson shares weekly stories, unreleased music, and personal insights, drawing on her decade-plus career and the concept of "cosmic winks."

Treehouse | Zinzi Edmundson | Substack

by Zinzi Edmundson

Zinzi Edmundson's Treehouse dissects home and creative living, with deep dives into domestic ephemera, design, and building meaning in our lived environments.

BRENT BUTT: NOT EXACTLY TV | Substack

by Brent Butt

Comedian/writer Brent Butt shares his personal thoughts, stories, doodles, photos, audio, and video, channeling his unique creativity into a fresh digital bucket.

midnight crumbs | hannah bay | Substack

by hannah bay

`midnight crumbs` by Hannah Bay offers reflective essays on attention, modern life, and quiet moments of change. It provides gentle rituals and creative frameworks.

Slow Scottish Stories | Molly Ella | Substack

by Molly Ella

Molly Ella shares stories and musings from her slow life in the Scottish Highlands, fostering a community around simple joys, reading, and a less digital existence.

Starship Casual | Jeff Tweedy | Starship Casual | Substack

by Jeff Tweedy | Starship Casual

Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) shares unreleased music, candid road stories, songwriting insights, and personal musings, creating a direct community for fans.

Candy's House of Procrastination | Candy Gourlay | Substack

by Candy Gourlay

Candy Gourlay's 'Candy's House of Procrastination' is a mostly free newsletter that fosters community, encourages comments, and appreciates subscriber support.

Brad Phillips | Substack

by Brad Phillips

Artist and writer Brad Phillips shares his unedited work, spanning art criticism, personal reflections on his mind's workings, and insights into his creative process.

the stories club | lina | Substack

by lina

Lina's 'the stories club' shares her weekly column about life, inspiring writers to create stories from everyday experiences and keep writing, even with a busy schedule.

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.

Weiss Journal | John Patrick Weiss | Substack

by John Patrick Weiss

Writer and former police chief John Patrick Weiss shares insights from 26 years in law enforcement and his master's in criminal justice.

postmorton | kyle morton | Substack

by kyle morton

Kyle Morton of the band Typhoon offers updates on the band and, for paid subscribers, shares unreleased solo demos, recording experiments, and personal drawings.

The Magic Hour | Caroline Cala Donofrio | Substack

by Caroline Cala Donofrio

Caroline Cala Donofrio offers honest, vulnerable essays on creativity, relationships, and the magic of human connection, plus book recommendations and tarot.

Not Special | Deema Lopez | Substack

by Deema Lopez

Deema Lopez's Not Special offers weekly humor, introspection, and deep dives on random topics. It's

Coffee & Catch Up with Heather Grace Stewart | Substack

by Heather Grace Stewart

Rom-com novelist Heather Grace Stewart shares behind-the-scenes chaos, writing updates, and real talk about her fast-paced, heart-filled love stories.

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.

Stories Told by Morgan Gold | Substack

by Morgan Gold

Stories Told delivers weekly comic-essays from a Vermont farmer, blending art and narrative to unpack one idea. Expect entertainment and a sharp new thought.

From the Brain of Lynn Cartia | Substack

by Lynn Cartia

Lynn Cartia delivers a unique, humorous mix of ramblings on current events, cocktails, and anything in between, promising an unpredictable and engaging read.

What are the Chances? | Andrea Hoffmann | Substack

by Andrea Hoffmann

Andrea Hoffmann delivers a humorous and insightful guide to navigating midlife's 'One. Big. Cluster,' from hormones and parenting to embracing life's glorious chaos.

The Chatner | Daniel Lavery | Substack

by Daniel Lavery

Daniel M. Lavery's twice-weekly newsletter explores literature, humor, folklore, religion, and transmasculine coping strategies with his distinctive voice.

Erika Moen's Bullshit | Substack

by Erika Moen

Erika Moen, a cartoonist of 25+ years, offers infrequent updates on her diverse creative projects: sex education comics, arts, crafts, and photo essays.

Minding the Gaps | Kali White VanBaale | Substack

by Kali White VanBaale

Author Kali White VanBaale explores critical gaps in mental health and social justice systems through personal stories, essays, and advocacy, inspired by a local tragedy.

Elastiverso di Claudia de Lillo | Claudia de Lillo alias Elasti | Substack

by Claudia de Lillo alias Elasti

Elasti provides a daily press review with economic explanations. Weekly, she shares personal stories, recipes, media reviews, and occasional online yoga practices.

Cricket Et Al | Substack

by Cricket et al

Gideon, Sam Perry, and Errol Parker offer independent cricket analysis and 'other interests' – no hot takes or betting ads.

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.

soft moon rising | Nairy Fstukh | Substack

by Nairy Fstukh

Nairy Fstukh's soft moon rising is an essay-newsletter by a surrealist artist and Jungian astrologer, exploring eros, cosmos, and culture with brutal softness.

april & the fool | Substack

by april

April explores human connection. Informed by her diverse background, she examines how people connect across cultures, race, and differences.

The Open Journal with Pamela Anderson | Substack

by Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson shares a weekly, public journal entry covering random topics, poetry, and love-based philosophy, aiming to inspire self-discovery and reflection.

El Jugador Infinito | Kian Noren | Substack

by Kian Noren

Kian Noren shares his personal journey and creative process in weekly stories. He offers unfiltered confessions, insights into his projects, and reflections on life and writing.

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.

Liminal Space by Sarah Wood González | Substack

by Sarah Wood González

Writer Sarah Wood González, published in The New York Times and Vogue, shares personal essays on culture, style, and life's transitional phases.

O Substack de Jéssica | Jéssica Petit | Substack

by Jéssica Petit

Jéssica Petit's newsletter. The provided 'About' content did not specify the newsletter's topic or focus.

For Those Who Are Uncertain | Katerina Eleftheriou | Substack

by Katerina Eleftheriou

Katerina Eleftheriou shares musings from her therapy and journals in "For Those Who Are Uncertain," helping readers find clarity, accept life's messiness, and explore authenticity.

The Lighthouse with Cait Flanders | Substack

by Cait Flanders

Bestselling author Cait Flanders offers a cozy, reflective newsletter with personal stories, observations, and book reviews, aiming to find light in everyday life.

Pášșíòņ Pįť | Pąșśìóň Pïț | Substack

by Pąșśìóň Pïț

Michael John Angelakos, frontman of Passion Pit, shares exclusive, personal content and 'weird stuff' direct to fans, offering a unique, unfiltered look into his world.

DeSmeeOLado | Guilherme Smee | Substack

by Guilherme Smee

This newsletter by Guilherme Smee offers no specific details about its content or topics in the provided About section.

Estrangeirismos | Lidyanne | Substack

by Lidyanne

Lidyanne Aquino's Estrangeirismos explores the pains and delights of living far from her home country, detailing the small daily stumbles.

Bob's Diner | Bob Morris | Substack

by Bob Morris

Veteran journalist and novelist Bob Morris serves up an 'ever-changing menu' of personal reflections, humorous anecdotes, and observations from his decades-long career.

Colonne | viccolonne | Substack

by viccolonne

Colonne explores life's conversations, relationships, and modern challenges with a witty, honest, and chic French touch, blending personal style with growth.

Spread the Jelly | Substack

by Spread the Jelly

Spread the Jelly delves into 'The Sticky Stuff' of life, exploring universal experiences and the multifaceted nature of creation, nurturing, and human connection.

Never Not Nervous | Brooke Barker | Substack

by Brooke Barker

Brooke Barker offers weekly comics & essays on delightful discomfort. Author of Sad Animal Facts books, her writing also appears in the New York Times.

Field Notes from Nowhere Girl | Dakota Warren | Substack

by Dakota Warren

Dakota Warren's 'Field Notes from Nowhere Girl' invites readers to become 'field companions' on a unique journey of personal discovery and observation.

Por tu atención, gracias. Romina Sacre | Substack

by Romina Sacre

Romina Sacre, writer and podcaster, explores growth, change, and sensitivity with humor. She offers reflections, recommendations, and new ideas.

Betje’s Comics | Substack

by Betje

Betje, a seasoned illustrator and cartoonist, shares personal comics exploring plants, family, creativity, climate change, and life's quirky moments.

Adventure Unpacked | Jill Homer | Substack

by Jill Homer

Author Jill Homer shares stories from her absurd life, blending record-setting outdoor adventures, journalism, and personal reflections on midlife and meaning.

Escaping Flatland | Henrik Karlsson | Substack

by Henrik Karlsson

Henrik Karlsson's Escaping Flatland offers essays on relationships, agency, and crafting a meaningful life, often drawn from deep conversations with his wife Johanna.

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.

beauty & bone | Layla O'Mara | Substack

by Layla O'Mara

Irish writer Layla O'Mara offers raw, lived reflections on modern womanhood, creativity, and finding glimmers amidst life's big topics and the demands of busy lives.