Browse newsletters about personal essays

Homeward

by Amanda Hesser

Food52 co-founder Amanda Hesser chronicles her personal journey of building a new home, sharing design insights, practical tips, and witty reflections on domesticity.

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.

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.

TWO TRUTHS | Kelsey Haywood Lucas | Substack

by Kelsey Haywood Lucas

Journalists Cassie Shortsleeve and Kelsey Lucas's Two Truths explores motherhood's duality, offering expert insights and stories to help moms navigate its complex journey.

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.

La newsletter di Gynepraio | Substack

by Gynepraio

Valeria Fioretta shares weekly insights on relationships, culture, self-care, and personal finance, blending candid anecdotes with sharp commentary.

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.

Anchor Baby | Rosemary Mac Cabe | Substack

by Rosemary Mac Cabe

Rosemary Mac Cabe's bi-weekly Anchor Baby features candid private thoughts, opinion pieces, and writing on motherhood, politics, and relationships.

The Joyous Struggle

by Jonathan Rowson

Jonathan Rowson's newsletter grapples with "the metacrisis"—the intertwined root cause of global crises—offering personal and conceptual insights.

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.

Jane Green. A Writer, A Woman, Rewilding

by Jane Green

Jane Green shares her unique perspective as a writer and a woman, exploring personal growth and connection to nature through 'rewilding'.

Knowingless | Aella | Substack

by Aella

Aella's Knowingless explores social analysis, sex work strategies, and psychedelics. Paid subscribers gain access to unfiltered personal reflections and book drafts.

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.

rebuzno [y.] | Dromómanos | Substack

by Dromómanos

Dromómanos publishes essays on human errors and critical thought. This community explores original ignorance, questions technology, and navigates life's confusions.

JD’s Substack

by JD Calderon

JD Calderon's newsletter fosters a community where readers can connect over shared interests and engage in discussions through the comments section.

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.

Kandace Chapple - Written in the Mitten 🩵 | Substack

by Kandace Chapple

Kandace Chapple explores mountain biking, nature's healing, and personal reflections, blending humor with poignant stories and Michigan adventures.

All Sorrows

by Sean Peacock

Sean Peacock's All Sorrows provides a community platform for individuals to connect over shared interests, fostering discussion and engagement.

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.

Bodhisattvas Betty

by Me Stuff

Bodhisattvas Betty by Me Stuff is a newsletter whose About page does not currently contain details about its specific focus or topics.

Beep Beep Coming Through by Timothy Winchester | Substack

by Timothy Winchester

Webcomic artist Timothy Winchester shares creative projects, fun cultural finds, and uses this newsletter for unique experiments like conceptual candle reviews.

Hangover Thrills | rhianna ˖ . ݁𝜗𝜚. ݁₊ | Substack

by rhianna ˖ . ݁𝜗𝜚. ݁₊

Rhianna DiGiaimo's Hangover Thrills is a love letter to Los Angeles, exploring its dreamy contradictions, messy romances, and glamorous detours.

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.

C.J.’s Substack

by C.J. Freel

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

Chronicles | Vinnie Sperrazza | Substack

by Vinnie Sperrazza

Drummer and composer Vinnie Sperrazza's Chronicles features informative essays on jazz and jazz drummers, updates on his musical activities, and personal reflections.

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.

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."

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.

The Pomegranate | Substack

by The Pomegranate

The Pomegranate delivers monthly essays on modern parenting from a team of experienced moms. It offers humorous, relatable insights into family life.

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.

plum pits | Kylee | Substack

by Kylee

Kylee shares a weekly dose of life's 'sweet and messy' moments, reflecting on the chaos and magic of navigating her 20s in the corporate world.

Final Girl Digital | Cricket Guest | Substack

by Cricket Guest

Cricket Guest hosts Final Girl Digital, extending her YouTube channel with essays analyzing culture through film and media, plus personal musings.

The Diary of a Lover Girl | Blithe Saxon | Substack

by Blithe Saxon

Blithe Saxon shares her diary, documenting chronic limerence and the emotional aftermath of dating self-proclaimed 'emotionally unavailable' men.

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.

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.

Horsegirl Dogmom | Alison | Substack

by Alison

Horsegirl Dogmom by Alison delivers deeply personal and often silly diary comics from a lifestyle perspective.

In Retrospect with Frederick Joseph

by Frederick Joseph

Frederick Joseph reflects on culture, politics, and personal experience, exploring how they shape the self and the world. Seeking clarity.

Hoppe Columns

by Nick Hoppe

Hoppe Columns by Nick Hoppe offers occasional commentary exploring the absurdity of everyday life.

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.

Gita Digest: Transformation through Reflection

by Think Gita

Gita Digest applies ancient wisdom to modern life, offering short articles, reflective questions, and hand-picked content for clear thinking and grounded living.

Secret Stuff by Laura Tremaine | Substack

by Laura Tremaine

Author and podcaster Laura Tremaine hosts Secret Stuff, a private community for intimate essays, conversations, book clubs, and monthly Zoom gatherings.

Passageiro | Matheus de Souza | Substack

by Matheus de Souza

Writer and ex-digital nomad Matheus de Souza shares weekly reflections from Paris on writing, travel, and time, alongside curated cultural references.

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.

Past Life, Present Cleavage | Emma | Substack

by Emma

Emma's 'Past Life, Present Cleavage' offers horny, personal essays on 'slutty history,' desire, museums, and America, from an unhinged, NSFW female gaze.

The Grudge Report | Bess Kalb | Substack

by Bess Kalb

Bestselling author and TV comedy writer Bess Kalb shares unfiltered opinions and comedic takes on weekly news and social issues, fostering a welcoming community.