Substacks recommended by Henriette Lazaridis

Recommended by Henriette Lazaridis

Stories, anecdotes, wise proverbs and foolish thoughts, literary musings, insights and conversations centred around my personal, unpublished notebooks

Sinister Malefactor of Panglossian Expectations

By Jane Friedman

Where Jane gets personal about her career choices and the challenges of being an advice giver in the writing and publishing community.

Anjali's Mixed Marginalia

By Anjali Mitter Duva

Tidbits and advice on writing, publishing, language, art, culture, cities, travel, and more. Observations on navigating the world as a multidisciplinary person of mixed heritage—seeking out the rich experiences to be found in the in-betweens and overlaps.

I know this is going to be a great resource for writers and readers--and for anyone who wants to read thoughtful writing!

- Henriette Lazaridis

Tasting Life Twice

By Author Crystal King

Author Crystal King's myriad musings on food, history, Italy, social media, tech, books, and culture.

HIBOU

By Catherine Elcik

On the hunt for a wise (and wisecracking) writing life

From the welcome email to the craft insights, you're in for a treat if you follow Cathy Elcik along in her wise and witty journey through the writing life.

- Henriette Lazaridis

The 7am Novelist

By Michelle Hoover

Join award-winning novelist and writing teacher Michelle Hoover with tips and special guests for your morning writing wake up call, with a range of author interviews and writing challenges to help you get a new project going and keep you in your chair.

It's Good to Be Here

By Amy Stewart

Be the artist in residence of your world. A weekly dose of wonder from artist and bestselling author Amy Stewart. Supporters get art tutorials and a deeper dive.

Page Fright

By Meta Wagner

Freeing writers, one fear at a time

Great insights on dealing with obstacles to creativity

- Henriette Lazaridis

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

Hellenica

By JOHN T PSAROPOULOS

News, context and history from Greece and the east Mediterranean

Mountain Running & Living

By Sarah Lavender Smith

Personal essays with practical advice about trail running, mountain life & midlife grit.

Counter Craft

By Lincoln Michel

fiction craft, publishing demystification, weird books, other things

Lucian Truscott Newsletter

By Lucian K. Truscott IV

I've covered everything from three wars, a few presidential campaigns, the Stonewall riots and the Rolling Stones. This column reflects that history and is about politics, culture, personal stories, and the nation's descent into anti-democratic madness.

Jane’s Calamity

By Jane Roper

Comitragic cogitations on a brazenly eclectic range of topics, including perimenopause, politics, writing, books, mortality, excess tupperware, and failing at mindfulness

The Ruffian

By Ian Leslie

Ian Leslie picks out the most important, interesting and beautiful signals from the noise.

No Failure, Only Practice

By Matt Bell

Fiction writing exercises, craft essays, and reading recommendations from Matt Bell, author of APPLESEED and REFUSE TO BE DONE. Publishes monthly.

Subtle Maneuvers

By Mason Currey

A twice-monthly newsletter on the creative process, with lessons and insights from novelists, painters, poets, filmmakers, and musicians delivered to your inbox every other Tuesday. From the author of Daily Rituals: How Artists Work.

Notes from a Small Press

By Anne Trubek

Think of these as signatures, unbound. Thoughts, explanations, and screeds about the publishing industry by Anne Trubek, founder of Belt Publishing. For the bound version, pick up "So You Want To Publish A Book?" Belt Publishing, July 2020.

SHuSH, by Kenneth Whyte

By ken whyte

The world of non-fiction from Sutherland House (and beyond)

The Half Marathoner

By Terrell Johnson

A running newsletter that isn't (just) about running