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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.

Food Processing

by carla lalli

Carla Lalli's Food Processing delivers weekly original recipes, kitchen insights, and cookbook exclusives. It's a queer-positive space supporting food justice.

Ethan teaches you music

by Dr. Ethan Hein

Dive into music theory, songwriting, and analysis with Dr. Ethan Hein, exploring pop concepts, chord progressions, and iconic songs.

To Vegetables, With Love

by Hetty Lui McKinnon

Hetty Lui McKinnon, 'the salad lady,' shares her love for vegetables. Find third-culture recipes blending Cantonese and Western flavors, exploring heritage and identity via food.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Camilla Isley

by Camilla Isley

Join writer Camilla Isley for insights on writing and personal reflections from a book worm, cat lover, and coffee addict.

JC Andrijeski

by JC Andrijeski | Jules D'Or

Bestselling author JC Andrijeski shares updates on paranormal, sci-fi, and fantasy novels, with author insights and behind-the-scenes writing.

The Ransom Note’s Substack

by The Ransom Note

The Ransom Note fosters a community where subscribers can connect over shared interests and engage in discussions within the comments section.

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.

Patterns in Repeat

by Laura Marling

Laura Marling publishes 'Patterns in Repeat', a newsletter whose specific topics are not detailed in its About section.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Parker's Ponderings | Parker Settecase | Substack

by Parker Settecase

Philosopher Parker Settecase shares accessible essays on ancient and modern philosophy, theology, study methods, book read-alongs, and pop culture.

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.

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.

The Paper Trail by Julie Hatcher

by Julie's Paper Trail

Julie Hatcher's COZY QUEENS & AUTHOR DREAMS offers monthly updates on her writing world, covering events, sales, and new releases for her readers.

Songletter | Substack

by Songletter

Songletter connects music fanatics to discover great songs through human recommendations, ignoring algorithms. Expect weekly posts with 2-3 handpicked tracks.

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.

Dianne Jacob's Newsletter | Substack

by Dianne Jacob

Dianne Jacob provides essential resources for food writers, bloggers, and cookbook authors, offering curated trends, skill development tips, and expert interviews.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

writerbuilder | Hilary Gridley | Substack

by Hilary Gridley

Hilary Gridley, former Head of Product & AI at WHOOP, explores the merging of writing and building, offering insights on technology, careers, and life.

Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler

by Chuck Palahniuk

Chuck Palahniuk offers unfiltered stories, teaches fiction writing, and fosters a community for creators to craft work better than mass media pap.

In Hand | Meghan McEwen | Substack

by Meghan McEwen

Meghan McEwen explores vanishing craft traditions, design, and material culture through unique travel experiences, interviews with artisans, and curated guides.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brooke Lea Foster's Dear Fiction | Substack

by Brooke Lea Foster

Author Brooke Lea Foster shares a behind-the-scenes look at her writing life, historical fiction novels, travels, and recommendations.

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.

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.

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon | Substack

by Emma Gannon

Sunday Times bestselling author Emma Gannon offers musings on creativity, wellbeing, and living life on your own terms, sharing weekly book recommendations.

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 WESTONBERRY TIMES: Small Town. Big Feelings. Deep Roots. | Jhéanell • Westonberry Times | Substack

by Jhéanell • Westonberry Times

Jhéanell Westonberry's THE WESTONBERRY TIMES explores romance in fictional Roena County. Her stories blend Southern charm and Caribbean flavor, centering Black women finding love, rest, and healing in community.