Browse newsletters about poetry

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.

Parakeet’s Substack

by Parakeet

Polymath artist and Harvard alum Parakeet shares unreserved musings, covering symphonic metal, amateur astronomy, and AI's impact on art and poetry.

Garbage Notes | Franco Amati | Substack

by Franco Amati

Franco Amati, a published fiction writer, poet, and editor of Scuzzbucket, offers an inside look into his mind, featuring unique poetry, fiction, essays, and commentary.

What Is Called Thinking? | Zohar Atkins | Substack

by Zohar Atkins

Zohar Atkins offers a philosophical diary, exploring the meaning of 'thinking' through his unique blend of rabbinic scholarship, poetry, and Socratic AI.

Poetic Purpose | Jacqueline Suskin | Substack

by Jacqueline Suskin

Poetic Purpose by Jacqueline Suskin offers monthly musings, poems, creative classes, and artwork, serving as a portal for inspiration and deep emotions.

David Whyte | Substack

by David Whyte

David Whyte shares his work, exploring how poetry unites inner and outer worlds. He applies it to philosophical inquiry, personal growth, and leadership.

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.

Jimmy Doom's Roulette Weal | Substack

by Jimmy Doom

Jimmy Doom offers a massive archive of original short fiction, with a unique twist: subscribers can suggest prompts for custom 100-word stories.

The Metropolitan Review | Substack

by The Metropolitan Review

The Metropolitan Review is a books and culture magazine delivering serious, entertaining criticism of books, film, TV, and art, plus new fiction and poetry.

Angels in the Architecture

by Joanne Fedler

Author Joanne Fedler reflects on troubling times, crafting meaning and giving voice to life's "nameless spooks" through her distinctive, personal writing.

Fully Alive by Elizabeth Oldfield | Substack

by Elizabeth Oldfield

Elizabeth Oldfield explores living a meaningful, soulful life in turbulent times, drawing on poetry, theology, and community experiences to clarify personal values.

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.

Sez Kristiansen | Substack

by Sez Kristiansen

Sez Kristiansen shares poetic field notes on our wild, whole nature, exploring inseparability and gentle resilience through weekly poems and reflections.

Poetic Outlaws | Substack

by Poetic Outlaws

Poetic Outlaws delivers profound, raw literary and philosophical passages. It confronts human experience, defying triviality and celebrating the wild fire of art.

Atticus | Substack

by Atticus

Mysterious poet Atticus shares weekly doses of creativity, poetry, and thoughtful content, delving into the art of writing and life's quiet magic.

Allie Michelle

by What's the Point?

Allie Michelle shares musings from a jittery, over-caffeinated introvert obsessed with dragons and poetry, sometimes including unreleased book chapters and poems.

Rawdoggin' Reality | Margo Price | Substack

by Margo Price

Margo Price, an independent country artist, offers raw insights into touring, album creation, and discusses art, music, and hard topics.

Sin's room

by r.h. Sin

A writing-focused newsletter by r.h. Sin, Sin's room explores themes of art, healing, and enlightenment.

The Writer's Journey | Bradley Ramsey | Substack

by Bradley Ramsey

Bradley Ramsey shares writing craft wisdom, insights into his projects, and exclusive short fiction and poetry via The Writer's Journey.

Embers & Ink: All Access | Orna Ross | Substack

by Orna Ross

Irish novelist Orna Ross shares her 'creativist' philosophy of applying creative consciousness to daily life. Expect fiction, poetry, author insights, and a supportive community.

MONDAYS ARE FREE | Ross Gay | Substack

by Ross Gay

Poet Ross Gay offers a weekly collection of his diverse creative work: poems, gardening insights, sports writing, and unique digressions.

Literary Ladies Guide | Nava Atlas | Substack

by Nava Atlas

Nava Atlas's Literary Ladies Guide preserves and elevates classic and forgotten women writers. Explores their lives, works, and literary history, including diverse voices for an inspiring bookish life.

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.

Beauty is truth | James Lucas | Substack

by James Lucas

James Lucas's "Beauty is Truth" explores the magnificence of existence and the infinite ways beauty reveals itself in art and nature, guided by John Keats.

The Alchemist's Cabin | Substack

by The Alchemist's Cabin

A newsletter for honest stories, poetry, and experimental art on survival, healing, and persistence. It pays contributors, championing truth, empathy, and social justice.

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.

Poetry Unbound | Substack

by Poetry Unbound

Poetry Unbound by Pádraig Ó Tuama helps readers connect poetry to life. Offers curated poems and commentary for self-discovery and enrichment.

Things That Don't Suck | Andrea Gibson | Substack

by Andrea Gibson

Megan Falley continues Andrea Gibson's newsletter, sharing personal writing on grief and joy, alongside Andrea's poems and songs, finding beauty in hardship.

The Messy Writers Club

by Alex Dawson

The Messy Writers Club, by Alex Dawson, fosters a community for writers to connect, share interests, and engage in discussions about the craft.

Garrison Keillor and Friends

by Garrison Keillor

Author Garrison Keillor offers weekly columns, Lake Wobegon monologues, and candid reflections on life, writing, and his Midwestern roots from New York City.

Maya C. Popa | Substack

by Maya C. Popa

Poetry Today by Maya C. Popa explores the world of poetry, wonder, and mindset, making academic research accessible. Features weekly curated poems and literary insights from an Editor at Publishers Weekly.

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.

Queen of Seasons | Moushumi Ghose | Substack

by MOUSHUMI

Moushumi Ghose's "Queen of Seasons" offers sex & relationship advice, poetry, and creative tips to break free from oppressive systems, fostering liberation and authentic self-expression.

the utter | Yrsa Daley-Ward | Substack

by Yrsa Daley-Ward

Yrsa Daley-Ward's 'the utter' is a raw, weekly journal on the poetry of existence. She explores love, loss, creativity, and the human condition, applying 'Poetic Intelligence™'.

Rabbit Room Poetry | The Rabbit Room | Substack

by The Rabbit Room

Curated by The Rabbit Room, an arts community inspired by C.S. Lewis, this newsletter offers poetry for hope, encouragement, and creative inspiration.

PREVAIL by Greg Olear | Substack

by Greg Olear

Greg Olear’s PREVAIL delivers sharp analysis on politics, national security, and global corruption, covering the fight for democracy. Sundays feature poetry and literature.

A Gathering of Spirits | Carrie Newcomer | Substack

by Carrie Newcomer

Award-winning folk artist Carrie Newcomer shares music, poetry, and reflections on progressive spirituality and compassionate living, with Quaker wisdom.

aphrodite's cabin | shreya | Substack

by shreya

aphrodite's cabin is a personal newsletter on girlhood, desire, and defiance, exploring unlearning societal expectations and embracing messy, self-defined femininity.

Notes from various mornings and nights | nightly_moth | Substack

by nightly_moth

Nightly_moth shares highly evocative, poetic musings, capturing surreal observations, shifting moods, and the dreamlike beauty found in various mornings and nights.

The Believer | McSweeney's | Substack

by McSweeney's

Get early previews, select articles, and curated roundups from The Believer, a multi-award-winning literature, arts, and culture magazine.

The Massachusetts Review Online

by The Massachusetts Review

The Massachusetts Review Online features groundbreaking art, literature, and public affairs, challenging the status quo and expanding literary voices.

Soft News | Joy Alicia Raines | Substack

by Joy Alicia Raines

Joy Alicia Raines explores family, community, love, and emotion through comics and writing, sharing her thoughts and creative process in Soft News.

Lancelot of Little Egypt | Lancelot Schaubert | Substack

by Lancelot Schaubert

Lancelot Schaubert provides a unique perspective on seeking virtue in art, literature, music, and science, guiding readers to be better.

Shinyribs

by Kevin Russell

Musician Kevin Russell of Shinyribs shares his free-flowing thoughts, music, poetry, and images, creating a unique and personal space for his fans.

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.

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.

Lo que nunca dije | Selena ୨୧ | Substack

by Selena ୨୧

Selena shares unsent letters, imperfect poems, and candid reflections on navigating her 20s, healing, and humor. A space for everything left unsaid.

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.

The Orange & Bee | Substack

by The Orange & Bee

The Orange & Bee delves into international folklore and fairy tales with original stories, poems, and essays, creating a virtual salon for readers and writers.

For Dear Life with Maggie Smith | Substack

by Maggie Smith

Poet and NYT bestselling author Maggie Smith shares personal reflections on life, writing insights, craft tips, and curated joys, fostering a creative community.