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Insights & thoughts in the realms of kidlit, publishing, writing craft, creativity, data in storytelling, & education.

The premium hub for MeidasTouch, the fastest growing pro-democracy news network. Bonus articles, exclusive content, and interactive chats. Led by Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas, with exclusive articles by Ron Filipkowski.

Actor, Writer, Humorist, TikTok Star

A political, cultural, and intellectual playground for the rest of us with writer Wajahat Ali

Coming in hot after surviving cancer, losing my girl because of a fucking bike ride, and a series of other unfortunate events.

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A fascinating new name tied to a notable person and event every day.

Providing you with the Gen Z perspective on all the issues in the news.

Trusted by 40K+ readers, we pick the best-written books from US and UK recent releases and prize shortlists, and publish in-depth articles by their authors on prose style. Plus the satirical series The Demon Inside David Lynch.

Thoughts and musings from genealogist, Daniel Loftus pencilling things down to share. Topics will include genealogy and research into mother and baby homes.

Writing from journalist, Christine Kenneally, about science, history, trauma, mystery and the world of “Ghosts of the Orphanage”.

Read with APS Together. Discover a different way to book club.

5 Big Ideas by Jen Hitze is newsletter about intelligence, intuition, and self-improvement. 5 Big Ideas reaches thousands of readers across the globe each week.

A (free) social platform with writing prompts for communication, interaction, and creativity on the theme of truth. The only truth you can control is the truth you tell. Gimme some.

Expert commentary from a 30-year veteran of US politics. Here at Hopium we work on strategies to defeat MAGA, tell our story more effectively, and ensure freedom and democracy prevail. Expect sharp analysis, live events, and all sorts of Hopium!

Whatever comes into my addled, shrinking brain.

Non-fiction horror stories. Politics, history, travel.

Creative-minded community and cultural catharsis. Full of feminism and always algorithm-free.

filling up our creative wells so we can draw from them

For people who think critically about books. An insider perspective on book publishing, writing criticism, and my biography currently in production, THE MANY LIVES OF ANNE FRANK. Also featuring an occasional group read of Israeli and Palestinian authors.

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).

writing, reading, new adventures, one times, and sometimes musings on legal issues but not ones that can help you buy a house or break your lease early [not legal advice].

Notes from outside the consternation machine

A place to explore the way the short story works.

Recommendations for under-the-radar books you haven't heard of.

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Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.

Helps you learn how to joyfully start, grow, monetize, & market your writing on Substack, Medium & beyond in a soulful community of 14,000 like-minded writers. TOP 20 #Education bestseller, award-winning brand manager and mompreneur. $35,000+ Substack.

The Largehearted Boy weekly newsletter: books, music, & more

Know Better.

Essential news for everyone who has a name. The Nameberry Newsletter brings you weekly name intelligence, data deep-dives, and news from the foremost experts on names.

The Bulwark is home to Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Bill Kristol, JVL, Sam Stein, and more. We are the largest pro-democracy bundle on Substack for news and analysis on politics and culture—supported by a community built on good-faith.

Letters from New Hampshire...and Beyond

Politics, religion, culture, and humor from a Christian trans woman. 2024 NLGJA Award for Excellence in Blogging. 2024 EPPY Award for Best Political/News Blog. 2023 & 2024 GLAAD Media Award Finalist for Outstanding Blog.

The business of entertainment

CRAFT TALK is a weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity from author Jami Attenberg. This is also the home of #1000wordsofsummer, where, once a year, we write 1000 words a day together for two weeks straight. (In 2025 it begins 5/31!)

All things abortion. Feminist commentary & community.

Highlights and lowlights* (*mostly lowlights) from one Gen X lady writer's rather circuitous career path.

spiritual practices for creative living.

Bite-sized book reviews by distinguished and engaging writers, direct to readers‘ in boxes. Editor Ann Kjellberg is a multi-decade veteran of The New York Review of Books and founder of the literary magazine LIttle Star