Substacks recommended by Writerly Things with Brooke Warner

Recommended by Writerly Things with Brooke Warner

With over a million copies sold, Mark Nepo has moved and inspired readers and seekers all over the world. Mark's work is widely accessible and used by many and his books have been translated into more than twenty languages.

Off Campus Writers Workshop

By @OCWW

Curated articles on craft, events and news compiled by, for and about our community of writers in all genres.

The Writer's Journey with Laura Davis

By Laura Davis and The Writer's Journey

A safe, creative sanctuary where people use writing to connect deeply with themselves, their stories, and each other.

Not So Secret Agent

By Sally Ekus

An inside look at cookbook publishing from Sally Ekus, a senior literary agent (and mom, improvisor, and taco enthusiast!). Join a growing community of readers who value transparency and practical insights.

What Comes Next?

By Abigail Thomas

Something odd will cross my mind, or a memory will catch me off guard, or my monkey mind will swing from the ceiling fan, or a tiny ant will crawl up the bookcase next to my chair. Then I get curious and curiosity is the first step in an unknown direction

Let's Talk Memoir

By Ronit Plank

Welcome to the Let's Talk Memoir community! This is the place for the latest on Let's Talk Memoir podcast, upcoming workshops, memoir writing tools and encouragement, and support for memoirists at all stages of the memoir writing process.

Alex Simon's Scribbles

Musing on life, the arts, politics and the ever-devolving human condition.

The Art & Business of Book Coaching

By Jennie Nash

Helping book coaches build effective businesses so they can give writers a fighting chance in an unpredictable marketplace. (Secretly great for writers to learn how to level up, too.) Posts Tuesdays and Fridays.

Attention Economy

By Leigh Stein

honest advice about making a career as an author today

It's Not Too Late

By Jennifer Louden

Thoughts on desire, power, rage & women ruling the world

Magic of Memoir, Magic of Fiction by Linda Joy Myers

A newsletter about the joys of creating worlds on the page, and the transformative power of writing memoir and fiction!

Terese’s Substack

By Terese Marie

My personal Substack

Wonderings with Laura Munson

I write to shine a light on a dim or otherwise pitch black corner...to provide relief for myself and others. It's the light that I am looking for. And the wonder it illuminates. May my words land in your heart. yours, Laura

Laura is the real deal. So well loved in the author community. An inspiration and a light for writers everywhere!

- Writerly Things with Brooke Warner

Memoir Nation

By Brooke and Grant

Weekly Inspiration for Writers - A weekly writing podcast with cohosts Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner

Write-minded is my weekly podcast, and now Substack. I hope you'll check it out.

- Writerly Things with Brooke Warner

The Marissa Meyer Newsletter

By Marissa Meyer

Welcome to the new home of The Marissa Meyer Newsletter, where you'll get the latest on book releases, movie and TV news, The Happy Writer Podcast, where to find merch and more!

How to Write for a Living

By David McIlroy

Writers should get paid for doing what they love. Subscribe now to get my FREE 7-day email course, Substack Launchpad.

My Five Things

By Five Things I've Learned

Essential lessons from people we admire.

Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette

By Jeannine

For people who do language. Writing saved my life—so I teach writing as if it can save yours.

The Creative Shift by Dan Blank

Helping writers and creators share their work and connect with readers in meaningful ways. Digging deep into marketing, book launches, and platform development. Get my weekly newsletter every Friday.

Blackbird's Flight School with Jennifer Lauck

Welcome to Blackbird's Flight School. Literary mentorship without going broke. 🐦‍⬛

Publishing Confidential

By Kathleen Schmidt

News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.

Counter Craft

By Lincoln Michel

fiction craft, publishing demystification, weird books, other things

Intimations: A Writer's Discourse

By Grant Faulkner

How we write is how we live. And how we live is how we write. A dose of creative writing for the soul.

Memoir Land

By Memoir Monday

Four verticals edited by Sari Botton: MEMOIR MONDAY, collab w/ Granta, Narratively, The Rumpus, Orion, The Walrus, Electric Lit, LitHub, Oldster; FIRST PERSON SINGULAR original essays; THE LIT LAB interviews + craft; GOODBYE TO ALL THAT, NYC stories.