Browse newsletters about writing advice

From the Desk of Erin Bowman | Substack

by Erin Bowman

Edgar Award-nominated author Erin Bowman shares honest writing advice on craft, the business of publishing, and living your best creative life.

#AmWriting | KJ | Substack

by KJ

Hosted by four bestselling authors, The #AmWriting Podcast delivers honest, actionable advice on writing, publishing, and maintaining a creative life.

The Wise Wang

by Yueyue Wang

Yueyue Wang shares juicy personal stories and monthly insights on human nature and life. She also offers writing coaching.

Hello, Writer! | Linda Caroll | Substack

by Linda Caroll

Linda Caroll provides no-nonsense advice for writers on building an audience and navigating platforms, sharing insights from her extensive writing and marketing career.

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.

Bookfox Writer | John Matthew Fox | Substack

by John Matthew Fox

John Matthew Fox (Bookfox) helps authors write better fiction through courses, coaching, and editing. He's a former USC instructor and published author.

Ebony Oaten’s Reader Community | Substack

by Ebony Oaten

Author Ebony Oaten shares her world of Regency romance novellas (sweet & steamy) and award-winning YA novels written as Ebony McKenna.

Chris’s Saturday Special

by Chris Lowry

Life lessons and practical advice for start-up writers from Chris Lowry. Expect insights on productivity, mindset, and overcoming challenges, delivered weekly.

Writers’s Substack | Writers Online | Substack

by Writers Online

Writers Online delivers inspiration, tips, and opportunities for writers, featuring inspiring stories, weekly podcasts, competitions, and updates on writing events.

Write Despite | Nina Medić | Substack

by Nina Medić

Nina Medić's Write Despite champions authentic writing and stubborn persistence over rules. It fosters a supportive community for creating despite doubt and fear.

Creative, Inspired, ALIVE | Joanna Phoenix | Substack

by Joanna Phoenix

NYT bestselling author Evelyn Skye and writer Joanna Phoenix share essays, interviews, and book discussions, exploring creativity, writing, and inspired living.

PINK INK | with author Rachael Johns | Rachael Johns Author | Substack

by Rachael Johns Author

Bestselling author Rachael Johns shares her writing journey, book recommendations, and behind-the-scenes insights into crafting romance and women's fiction.

bradkellyesque

by Brad Kelly

Brad Kelly shares his personal thoughts and perspectives on a range of topics in his newsletter, bradkellyesque.

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing | The Shit About Writing Team | Substack

by The Shit About Writing Team

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing offers emerging writers a twice-weekly insider's guide to publishing, from authors and literary agents.

Women Writing | Liisa Kovala | Substack

by Liisa Kovala

Liisa Kovala’s newsletter empowers women writers, featuring author interviews, book coaching tips, a podcast, writing circles, and a cozy mystery book club.

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.

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.

A Writer's Diary | Toby Litt | Substack

by Toby Litt

Toby Litt's daily insights into writing, self-editing, and getting published. Explores the 'ecstatic truth' behind a writer's life.

Beyond Craft | Joe Ponepinto | Substack

by Joe Ponepinto

Beyond Craft provides established and emerging writers with a realistic look at the challenges of writing, publishing, and the evolving publishing industry.

"It's Ottessa, bitch." | Ottessa Moshfegh | Substack

by Ottessa Moshfegh

Ottessa Moshfegh, author of 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation,' shares candid writing advice, notebook scans, and hosts live chats & workshops.

Not So Secret Agent | Sally Ekus | Substack

by Sally Ekus

Literary agent Sally Ekus shares publishing insights, with a deep dive into cookbook authoring, plus anecdotes from her life as a solo parent.

⚔️ Helen's Word | Helen Sword | Substack

by Helen Sword

Helen Sword, an award-winning scholar and author, shares expert guidance and inspiration to help academic and professional writers improve their craft.

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.

Andrea Bartz: Get It Write | Substack

by Andrea Bartz

Andrea Bartz, a New York Times bestselling thriller writer, offers candid, specific advice for authors on writing, agents, and demystifying the publishing industry from an insider's perspective.

The Writing Long Game | Tom Kuegler | Substack

by Tom Kuegler

Tom Kuegler shares 10 years of online writing experience, including AI tools, to master 'The Writing Long Game' for positioning, monetization, and growth.

The Creative Shift by Dan Blank | Substack

by Dan Blank

Dan Blank's The Creative Shift guides writers and creators on human-centered marketing for authentic audience connection, drawing on 20 years in media.

Writing & Selling Stories with Angelique Fawns | Substack

by Angelique Fawns

Angelique Fawns provides short story writers with weekly paying, no-fee submission calls, craft insights, free fiction, and a serialized space adventure.

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.

Chapter Break | Alyssa Matesic | Substack

by Alyssa Matesic

Professional book editor Alyssa Matesic's Chapter Break helps writers strengthen their craft and navigate publishing with expert insights and actionable lessons.

Letters from the Attic | Mark Romero | Substack

by Mark Romero

This newsletter provides a window into Attic Door Media's storytelling, creativity, and comics, offering project updates, writing advice, and creative insights.

Veronica Roth | Substack

by Veronica Roth

#1 New York Times best-selling author Veronica Roth shares news, writing tips, and recommendations related to her fantasy novels like Divergent and To Clutch a Razor.

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.

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.

Offers sharp, no-nonsense writing advice with a delightfully cranky perspective. Perfect for writers seeking a realistic, unfiltered guide.