Substacks recommended by Writers' Haven by Christine Wolf

Recommended by Writers' Haven by Christine Wolf

Chicago-based indie publisher of food and lifestyle books; leadership and business books; and literature for all ages from African-American voices.

Suck Less Tomorrow

By Melonie San Pietro

From an Air Force Academy grad who was never into planes to being a mom of two when I thought I'd always just be the cool aunt. A collection of essays about motherhood, military, owning a business and my favorite place: Ireland.

Chicago Story Press Literary Journal

Chicago Story Press publishes creative nonfiction that uncovers deeper truths, amplifies powerful voices, and ensures stories live on.

An online, no-paywall journal dedicated to creative nonfiction with a focus on visibility and impact, committed to amplifying storytellers and making their words last forever.

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Attempts at Optimism by Emma Vivian

Weekly dispatches for the perpetually anxious pessimist. Positivity optional, honesty guaranteed.

Wander Wealth

By Claudia Faith

1 new idea every week on how to grow on Substack: build your audience, monetize your content, and create a profitable newsletter. Turn your writing into income and join a supportive community of writers. 🚀

The Wary One

By Bob Dunning

Join Bob Dunning, a highly opinionated columnist with over 50 years of experience, as he dives into a variety of topics with insight, humor and irony. From everyday happenings to family and community issues, Bob discusses the nuances of life.

Survive Your Story

By Shawna Ayoub

Expressive writing for release and recovery

Midstory Magazine

By Jessica Smock

A home for writing by women about life, love, and loss at midlife, from the editors of the HerStories Project.

Memoir Revolution

By Jerry Waxler

How Life Stories Heal, Connect, and Inspire

Writerly Things with Brooke Warner

I am an author advocate, publisher of She Writes Press and SparkPress, book industry insider, and champion to writers who show up to the page because they must.

Writing Your Resilience

By Lisa Cooper Ellison

Inspiration & writing advice from a trauma-informed writing coach. Discover your authentic voice. Support your mental health. Write stories that change lives, especially your own. Gaslight-Proof Your Writing Life with a free copy of Write More, Fret Less.

As a fellow writing coach, I'm a HUGE fan of Lisa's knowledgeable, compassionate approach. As a fellow writer, I find Lisa to be a wealth of information, inspiration, warmth, and kindness.

- Writers' Haven by Christine Wolf

The Widow's Guide to. . .

By Jessica Waite

Your backstage pass into "The Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards." The first place to hear about goodies and gifts. Always free.

Unfixed

By Kimberly Warner

When broken is the fix.

I Grow Strong Again

By Jeannie Ewing

Embracing the beautiful, broken, and brutal parts of life. Stories that build bridges + connect and unite us in our common humanity.

DEVILS CORNFIELD

By MAR WOLF

American surrealism, prose and poetry by Mar Wolf

In Our Own Ink │Andi Penner

By Andi Penner (*Substack*)

Readers, writers, and the writing life

Director's Club

By Jim Laczkowski (Director's Club)

Since 2011, I've hosted a podcast called Director's Club, focusing on film, filmmakers, music and pop culture obsession in general. In lieu of an official website, this is now the home base for all-things Director's Club - film, music, writing, podcasts!

Echoes of Elsewhere

By Négar Chahkhalili

Negar Chahkhalili explores displacement, belonging, and identity through the lens of life lived between Iran, France, the US, Spain, and Switzerland. Reflections on navigating the in-between spaces.

Follow Negar Chahkhalili as she creates a beautiful space to explore lives lived between countries, cultures, and customs.

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Put It In Writing

By Sadie Byrd

Personal essays and other scandals

Memoir Junkie Someday Author

By Claire

I'm writing my first book—it's a memoir. I'm using this Substack to share my experience and sometimes, life stuff. I write stories, tips, and review my favorite memoirs.

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.

Dividual

By Blake Butler

Thoughts about books I read, the work of writing and publishing, and life

This is what a fearless writer looks like.

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We Are All Made of Stars with Gina Jacobson

By Gina Jacobson with We Are All Made of Stars

Learning how to live while trying not to die

If you or someone you know is on a cancer journey, Gina's newsletter offers heartfelt insights like few others can.

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Queer & Trans Wealth

By leo aquino

anti-capitalist personal finance

The Thread with Jenny Smith

Untangling the stories that make us who we are so we can show up to our lives with spacious presence, brave honesty, radical love & wild curiosity.

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

By Terry Freedman

Reflections on literature * Musings on everyday life * Book reviews * Experiments in creative nonfiction writing * Humour

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).

Living in a Body

By Hal

Musician and writer Hal Walker weaves personal stories, music and community from his bed as he survives increasingly severe ME/CFS.

Liberating Motherhood

By Zawn Villines

For mothers who are pissed off about sexism, household chore inequality, and endless misogynistic bullshit, and for the allies who want a better world for all of us.

Gentle Creative

By Cali Bird

Gentle Creative is by British author, Cali Bird, who writes about lessons learnt as she discovers a chronic sense of self-love and a side-order of resilience.

A quiet hero in the making.

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The Creator's Compass

By Renee Faber

Creating a community of people taking on the challenge of navigating and creating a life rooted in compassion.

Weird And Wonderful World

By Ryan Miller

A community unified by a passion for discovering unique and beautifully manifested places and things.....

The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad

A newsletter for people seeking to transform life's interruptions into creative grist

The Planet 🌎

By 🌎 The Planet

Exploring our world's beauty and challenges through stories of nature, climate, and human resilience. Join our collective journey of hope and understanding.

Inspired and breathtaking observances on the planet and society we all SHARE.

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Finding Home

By Jan Peppler

Insights to finding home & creating home from a home researcher who has lived in many places. Using psychology, myth, popular culture, religion, the hero's journey, and more.

Steady

By Dan Rather

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

The Audacity.

By Roxane Gay

Writing that boldly disregards normal restraints.

Read this, because a) Roxane Gay is a GODDESS and b) she's a true literary citizen.

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Virtual Author & Writer Events

By Sarah Nicolas

A weekly roundup of bookish and writing virtual events.

Freelancing With Tim

Demystifying the world of freelance journalism. By and for freelancers.

Practical & inspired advice for freelance journalists.

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How to Glow in the Dark

By Neon Literary

Book publishing advice and community for authors of fiction and nonfiction, written by the agents at Neon Literary.

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

#AmWriting

By The #AmWriting Podcast

Free weekly podcasts, essays & community. KJ Dell'Antonia, Jess Lahey, Sarina Bowen & Jennie Nash on writing, thinking about writing and getting the work done.

You WILL NOT be disappointed by the insights and resources available in this newsletter.

- Writers' Haven by Christine Wolf

A-Mail

By Anna Codrea-Rado

A newsletter about nothing and everything.

Holy cow, does this writer lay it out — and then some. Transparent, informative, and inspiring.

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bitches gotta eat!

By samantha irby

judge mathis recaps + milf-on-milf romance

I first met Sam when she was working in a veterinary clinic in our hometown of Evanston, IL. She'd just released her first book of essays, MEATY, and it made me laugh so hard that I couldn't breathe. I've been a fan ever since.

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Disjointed

By Hamish McKenzie (Disjointed)

Sometimes I feel like writing things, so this is where I write them.