This week, we’re taking a break from Office Hours for the August edition of our monthly Shoutout Thread.
We host Shoutout Threads because we know writers want more ways to discover great writing on Substack, and we’re always looking to celebrate writers who are finding a home here. This thread is a chance for us to get to know one another, and to share what we’ve been reading and inspired by recently on Substack.
How to participate
Leave a commentbelow and give a shoutout to another writer or Substack you’re enjoying. Be sure to share the link to the publication of the writer you admire and share a specific reason why you love their work. Bonus: share a favorite post by the writer.
Get to know fellow writers. It’s beneficial to know other writers—both for collaboration and for inspiration. Peruse the thread and get to know who’s here.
Our team will be in the threads today from 10 a.m.–11 a.m. PST / 1 p.m.–2 p.m. EST in discovery and celebration mode with you all.
Tip: Make your shoutout last!Recommendations allow writers to directly endorse each other’s publications on Substack. Writers can select other Substack publications to recommend to new readers, and can add a recommendations list to their publication homepage as a “blogroll.”
The hour flew by! Take a moment to scroll through the thread and say hello to someone new before you sign off today. And, if you are just tuning in now, it's not too late to make your Shoutout. The Substack team is signing off but we will peak at the thread over the next day or two.
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I love these shoutouts! I've subscribed to at least another dozen more newsletters again, thanks to this session, and found a few I'd almost forgotten about, so I'm going to need to set aside some time!
Thank you, Katie and the Substack crew. This is quite a perk!
Hey everyone! My name is Ayaan Dhruv (12 years old). I have a poetry blog that I've been writing for over a year now. Would love any tips/feedback and support. Thank you so much! 😊
I shout out METANOIA by Kerry Jane, Kerry put out something awesome. Also, I shout out The Hallowed Wilds by Amanda Cessor, and Lilychili Sanctuary by Lily Chili!
I'd like to know more writers. Brought our top-rated podcast over to substack and have launched a few columns to go with the transcriptions of the podcast.
Feeling an inflection point for The Common Bridge - a fiercely nonpartisan, policy-oriented discussion of the issues of the day and the opportunities of the moment. Have been praised and criticized from both ends of the political spectrum.
Hi Cole. I'm a weekend car guy that figured out how to save ALOT of money over the past 30 yrs the DIY way and now I'm writing about here at Substack. I just got started last weekend.
My writing is like cook books for cars. I write about professional auto detailing and saving money on buying or selling a used car.
Ashley - that was my path. Had "RichardHelppie.com" for my podcasting, then YouTubeTV and then expanded to columns, so brought everything to substack in hopes that the platform would expand to full multi-media for all of our content.
Most episodes have guests with deep subject matter expertise, occasionally some opinion pieces.
Hi ahmad--I've read no less than 10 of these same posts while parsing the thread, and they're spammy. Maybe try replying to someone's comment with something relevant to their comment then add a bit about how your substack relates in some way.
I've been doing my best to grow my readership via FB and that's been somewhat successful I'm curious about how others have been going about promoting their posts
I just launched a newsletter so have only my first round of outreach to reflect upon, but so far, Instagram seems to have driven about 2x exposure relative to Facebook, and several times that relative to Twitter. I haven't leveraged LinkedIn yet but appreciate that suggestion from Morgan. FWIW those reflections might all be unique to my audience on those respective platforms, so take them with a grain of salt. Good luck and Godspeed!
I'm also focused entirely on Instagram right now and experimenting with different ways to share using posts and stories in a semi-consistent way that feels fun and authentic.
I tooootally understand that cringey feeling of self-promotion. I'm doing my best to counter that by reframing it as an extension of my creativity and resisting when it starts to feel like an obligation. The algorithm isn't really designed to support this approach, so it might be slower going, but it's the only way that feels sustainable to me.
At this point I don't know that we can depend on the algorithm much right now anyway. They keep changing how they are doing it. I mean, I moved to Substack to get away from the social media "game" but you still need to play the game to get enough followers to share your stuff so that you can grow more authentically and organically. Wanting to be a writer sucks sometimes 😂
I love stories! The temporary nature and the fact that you don't need words if you don't have them makes it feel more easy and fun and spontaneous. They definitely seem to have more visibility and a greater reach than posts themselves, but that could be because I use them more consistently? I also find that, when I share a post in my stories, it helps the post gain more visibility. Overall- still treating it like an experiment to see what works and where that intersects with what feels good. If you want to follow along you can find me @tamicarey
You're putting work into your product, so don't be shy about letting people know. Agree it can feel like cringey self-promotion, but the alternative is being one of those rare talents discovered after we've left this mortal coil. So let people know.
Maybe I just need to make this a part of my daily routine? I mean, I can see how regularly posting in stories could make a difference. Do you do the same?
I do think regular posting of any kind increases visibility and sharing posts in your stories is a nice way to get extra oomph out of a single effort.
I really don't want to spend a bunch of time on social media and wrestling the algorithm feels so overwhelming so I'm working on a calendar to queue up posts ahead of time so it's more automated, but still consistent. A sort of compromise.
A daily routine is also nice to create a limited container for showing up.
I would love to hear what seems to work and happy to share my experience.
I only post in stories whenever I first make a new post, but I'm not trying very hard to gain a following. I feel a little uncomfortable with frequent self-promotion. 🙃 I'm also not trying to actually make money off of my substack. It's more for fun.
Yeah, I moved to paid Substack and I'm going to keep it there, but I have VERY few paid subscribers. I mostly want to just gain a consistent following on both of my Substacks but I HATE self-promotion. But I think that I can better use stories. Good idea!
I found the same thing to be true. Facebook tends to have already established groups with several thousand members on niche things, which has allowed my to search out an audience A. actually willing to spend time reading. B. Will probably be fairly supportive (unless your content is political). The one issue i have had which i think is common across platforms is getting people to subscribe after they read
A couple of years ago I started a separate writer page on FB for most of my writing communication so I could make public posts. That has actually helped some, although with social media algorithms changing all of the time (I'm not thrilled with IG right now), it's making it hard to use social media for growing readership, but it is possible!
Hi! My name is Ayaan(12 years old). I have a poetry blog that I've been writing for over a year now. Would love any tips/feedback and support. Thank you so much! 😊
Rachel - we should connect! I interview cooks from all over California about their home cooking and share their recipes. We should consider collaborating!
Hi! I'm Mike, and I write about the science of curiosity and the benefits of a good, hard Wow.
If you're still feeling exhausted, frazzled, a bit frayed at the edges, and a bit confused about why you haven't got your mojo back after the last few weird, weird years, you should read Katherine May's book "Wintering: The Power Of Rest And Retreat In Difficult Times," which was a bit of a mid-pandemic sensation here in the UK (it was even serialized for BBC Radio).
But you can also subscribe to her Substack newsletter, Stray Attention - https://katherinemay.substack.com/ - to get details of her next book, which sounds really fantastic :
"Enchantment is a book about finding sanctuary in this post-everything world. It’s an exploration of the ways we can re-engage with our fascination and wonder, how we can learn to perceive the infinite in small, mundane things, and how we can reclaim the right to make meaning, even when we’re not sure what we believe. I wanted to show how we can renew a connection with the land beneath our feet and the air around us, one that is sustaining, comforting and even magical - how we can become enchanted again."
Was obviously so excited about this recommendation that I accidentally took out a paid subscription to yours too. 🙄 Still, all in a good cause, eh? We writers should support each other
Oh blimey! Well, I'd be delighted to have you aboard, but - I'd also be happy to reverse it and send the money straight back to you, if you'd rather read my stuff for a while before making a decision? (Seriously! I'd be happy to do.) I mean, I might be a total idiot. 😁
No. My fault entirely and from the quick glimpse I shot at it I'm sure I'll enjoy it. You could always subscribe to mine if you feel strongly about it 😉
I completely disagree - it's clearly me that has the better deal here. You sound like you actually know what you're doing! (Something I aspire to, but have never achieved in any way whatsoever.)
Oh I had no idea Katherine had a Substack. Thank you for sharing! Also- Her conversation with Krista Tippet on the On Being podcast is a great way to dip your toe in before diving into the book. It's like wrapping in a cozy blanket.
Ok well now I want to shout out Katherine May too because she is my favorite writer and Wintering changed my life and it's the only reason I am able to survive the winter in Utah.
yes, it's subtle but the idea that everything is amazing is a frame! I'm very much in the same boat, but haven't really gathered my ideas under a central one like this. Got me thinking for sure.
I'm amazed at how gullible people have been regarding the so-called pandemic. Or doesn't that count as amazement? Let's see. I'm also amazed that reality is somewhat unfathomable. And I'm amazed by other stuff too. Do we need a list?
I get more private messages and backchannel communications then anything else. Could be my subject matter which is fiercely nonpartisan, policy-oriented discussion.
howaboutthis.substack.com newsletters always make me take time out to read what you - and your fascinating interview subjects, if it’s an interview post - have to say. Keep up the fabulous work!
Posting on social media platforms is a first step, but in the age of algorithmic content curation, often a frustrating one. To the extent you can leverage your posts by sharing them in established (and ideally relevant) FB groups, or by sharing your thoughts in reply to related posts by larger accounts on Twitter, you can put them in a position to expose your work to new readers. Inviting those who read you already to also share your posts can make an even bigger difference. I hope that helps! Good luck!
One thing I've tried on Twitter is searching for keyboards from my blog posts to see if anyone else is Tweeting about them and then, in a friendly way, send them the link to my post and ask them for feedback. FB is different, I've tried joining some groups to share my work but you have to be very careful that you abide by the rules of the specific group to avoid negative feelings.
Hey, friends! Glad to be part of this community with you all. Substack is such a wonderful platform for writing and for developing an audience. Congrats to you all on your continued diligence in building your newsletters!
Hey Kevin. Great list. I'm new to substack, just 2 months in, and aiming to create content relating to anything about songwriting... Hope it's ok if I add to your list? Probably at least 24 hours late by now, but whatever...
Greetings, Nic! You might be interested to know that I've got a living, breathing singer/songwriter/recording artist regularly contributing to my Front Row & Backstage (https://bradkyle.substack.com/).
His name is Stephen Michael Schwartz, and he recorded his debut album for RCA Records in 1974. He's been contributing his life story on my 'Stack since February for over a dozen-and-a-half articles, including his trials and travails thru the record biz of the '70s, and meeting and working with artists of the day, like Jackson Browne, Joni, Stevie, Carole, and more!
He's even contributed rare, never-before-heard song demo sound files we've included in some articles! He's written songs with David Pomeranz (who landed "Trying to Get the Feeling" with Barry Manilow in '76, and "The Old Songs" for Barry in '81), and the legendary Jeff Barry! In fact, the Barry/Schwartz collab demo was actually PRODUCED by Barry!
I created a Flipboard page for all his Front Row & Backstage items so he could share them with friends, family, colleagues, etc. They all lead back to Substack, of course!
Stephen's taken some time off for the summer, but he'll be back writing for me this week! We left off (in his story) in the late '70s with those song collabs, as well as the behind-the-scenes of his '78 musical sitcom he was in..."Please Stand By"!
Feel free to join us, Nic! Pretty sure you'll see nothing else like it on the 'Stack!! Cheers! Brad
THANK YOU! I came here largely looking for music-related newsletters and appreciate you collecting so many in one place. Looking forward to checking out these authors and their respective music recommendations!
As a musician for 40 some years, I write a newsletter called This Is Not Music! My bands are The Judys, This Nightflower Variant, and The Jazzmanian Devils. As Macro Parker told me “Blow that thang!”
Thanks for the rec of 'This Week In The 90's' - It's what I've been looking for that I didn't even know I was looking for! I miss the MTV of the early 90's...
I'm really enjoying the community on Substack. I have discovered many writers, some established and some not. I've already learned so much from the information shared on here. While most of the publications I follow are focused on the creative writing process, I've also discovered others that aren't on that subject matter that I look forward to reading every week. Some of the Substacks I am enjoying right now are Val Monroe's How Not to F*ck Up Your Face (what a title!) (https://valeriemonroe.substack.com/). She's such a great writer and so funny. I enjoy her voice and her authenticity. I also love Sara Campbell's Tiny Revolutions (https://tinyrevolutions.substack.com/). Her publication was the first Substack I discovered.
I'm subscribed to Story Club and the Practicing Writer as well. You might want to consider Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler and Agents and Books as well.
Thanks for the recos, Autumn. I completely agree about the community on Substack. Everyone is really supportive and optimistic. Credit is due to the Substack team. They're so responsive and engaged, which I believe has a trickle-down effect.
Shout-outs! I have to shout out some Substack community members who have been extremely supportive, helpful, and generous with the community forming around my newsletter:
Aw...thanks for the shoutout! I am a relatively new reader of your work, but I have been loving it. Very soothing and grounding. Each piece seems like a wonderful time to read and reflect--always thought-provoking!
Hi there! I'm a TV writer for The Morning Show, as well as a Yoga teacher, and I write Little Things, a newsletter and community for writers & artists seeking balance. I write about craft, creativity + wellbeing, with writing advice, creative inspiration, curated recommendations and more -- aliv.substack.com
I also LOVE love love George Saunders' substack Story Time for any fiction readers or writers, wonderful writing & advice -- https://georgesaunders.substack.com/
Awesome! I'll check out your Substack. I also absolutely love George Saunders' substack too! I learn something from it every single time. Looking forward to reading your publication.
Joan, hi! I'm a writer and appellate public defender. Very excited to check out Crime and Punishment, and curious what you think of my latest post discussing the boundaries of providing legal help: https://vessels.substack.com/p/contours-of-help
Am trying to find more law people on here--reformed or otherwise :)
Hi Julia, I'm so glad you reached out! . I will definitely read your post and share my thoughts with you. I'm off to sign up for your newsletter now. Thanks!
Anyone raising kids or spending time with grandkids, check out Sarah Miller's https://canweread.substack.com/! She reviews children's books and has the best writing voice. You'll get all sorts of ideas for reading with your kids and raising readers.
Hi, I write the Warthog Report, a newsletter for serialized fiction and blog posts. My current fiction project is told in the style of a script and walkthrough for a fighting game, I recently wrote up profiles for all of the 'playable' characters inspired by the kind I see in some fighting games.
My blog posts tend to be about gaming and fiction, and I'm adding a new section dedicated to me just going on about something I like and wish I had people to talk to about it.
For the main event here, I have some shoutouts. Continuing the theme with that post about Substack being for communities, Fictionistas (https://fictionistas.substack.com/) is a community for fiction writers. They have a list of fiction substacks you can request to be added to.
Metanoia (https://kerryjane.substack.com/) is a new serialized story on Substack that promises to cover a group of souls through different lifetimes and cultures, it feels rather distinctive already from the first chapter.
How About This (https://howaboutthis.substack.com/) covers a few different topics, my favorite is the creator spotlight interviews. It also talks about creativity in general and has round ups of interesting links.
Space Wizards Book Club (https://spacewizardbooks.substack.com/) has been interesting to read as a semi-casual Star Wars fan. Makes me more aware of what the franchise has to offer and decide which parts I want to and don't want to give a try.
The Case Files of Sheridan Bell (https://sheridanbell.substack.com/) is a series of serialized detective stories, the first story is coming close to its conclusion. It does a good job of having the magic feel properly magical while still being consistent enough to work with a detective story. I also like the characters.
It's a good resource, I want to make sure even people who don't want to take part in it are doing so knowingly. When I first found Fictionistas, I emailed some people I'm subscribed to in order to let them know about it too.
Yeah, that does sound somewhat similar. Mine isn't too meta, the formatting is only done because I'd love to make this an actual fighting game, but I'm far away from the skillset needed to make it and be pleased with myself.
How it works with mine is that most of it is written in a simple script format, kind of like someone is transcribing the textboxes and actions. Then the fight scenes are full on 'okay here's how you win this fight, do this, try not to do this.'
Surprisingly, I recall hearing about a fake Let's Play story a long time ago. Do you have your Let's Play story posted anywhere?
Thank you. Yeah, can't do everything at once sadly, I'd be interested in that project when the time for it comes. I'm used to the same name problem, there were like five other Wills in my school growing up.
I’m pretty sure I discovered Michael Estrin’s Situation Normal newsletter on one of these very Shoutout threads. Michael provides genuine laughs—and a much needed respite—every Sunday. And now he added another fun, more bite-sized issue on Wednesdays. Check it out: https://michaelestrin.substack.com/
My shoutout goes to Tending Gardens, a newsletter about life in a small Japanese farming village where sustainability is a way of life. A young Japanese American woman offers simple snapshots and photos of her day to day life as she learns an ancient culture on a day by day, lived basis.
I love this because it is so removed from my experience and kept simple in a very Japanese way. It’s just a relaxing read, an escape. https://tendinggardens.substack.com/
Awesome recommendation! I just took a peek and subscribed because--well, you described it perfectly: "a relaxing read, an escape."
The idea of this simplicity of life reminded me of a post I read today. Here's one part that really stood out: "...rituals require no real thinking, just the pleasant familiarity of repeated movements and moments, moments for our overstimulated minds and bodies to relax and recover, to take a minute."
I would highly recommend the Soaring Twenties Social Club, a group of artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers who collectively put out an Omnibus of essays, short stories, art, podcasts, poetry and more every week and a themed Symposium every month.
My favorite new newsletter is Oldster Magazine, by Sari Botton. She's tackling the experience of aging, but in a really inclusive, thought-provoking way. This isn't AARP, for sure. The whole thing is great, but I actually also wrote a guest post for her which I'm super proud of. https://oldster.substack.com/p/at-50-i-started-getting-naked-for
My newsletter is Let Your Life Speak, and it's a rambling meditation on practicing integrity as a real, imperfect human being. Like Sari, I've been thinking of soliciting guest posts from other folks, Substack writers specifically. If that's something you'd be interested in, check out the newsletter at https://ashasanaker.substack.com/, then email me at ashasanaker@gmail.com. Thanks!
I loved your post for Oldster so much I sent it to my future daughter-in-law (who is very much not old, but very much needs--as most of us do--a reminder to love the skin we're in!).
"All the parts of me I actually love...were absent. Just the parts of me I struggle to love were there..."
I don't want to give it all away, so I only quoted part of that paragraph, but that hit me deep in my 47-year-old soul (I just had a birthday, so reading that post around my birthday may have had me all up in my feels!).
Thank you Substack - these shoutout threads have helped me discover so many great writers!
I really enjoy learning about diverse topics, it is why I started a podcast where I speak to guests from different backgrounds every week. That is why my shoutouts are so vast. I am enjoying reading Common Sense with Bari Weiss, the HiFi Bitcoin Letters, Lean Out with Tara Henley, Natural Selections and Rebel Wisdom. I also love that every newsletter is set up differently.
Substack, although you are a writing platform - all newsletters are unique.
Hi Nina, was just digging through your posts and subscribed. I'm a fiction and humor writer but tend to veer closer to the minimalism side of the spectrum, so very much looking forward to learning from you.
I love Hunter's substack on pop culture SO MUCH. I learn so much from just reading her! She has this incredible combination of wit and insight that is so enjoyable. I read every issue. Can't recommend her substack enough!
Wow your pub is rad too! Thanks for being here Shenne.
I see you have paid subscriptions turned on. We are hosting a workshop later this month on conversion if you want to come learn more: https://lu.ma/download-conversion
Hi, I have two Substack newsletters, Constant Commoner and Writer Everlasting. I'm excited that I'm getting paid subscriptions (Thank you from the bottom of my heart!), but my posts, including comments, are open to everyone.
But I have recommendations, too. (I'm uncomfortable leaving anyone out, so let's just say I've picked these blind-folded out of my stack of favorites.)
A couple I've been really enjoying recently are Caribunkle by Tom Pendergast - tompendergast.substack.com - full of witty and thoughtful observations on the world (and chapters of his book), and The Fyve Spot. by Mark Fyve - markfyve.substack.com - again, I really enjoy his interesting take on the world at large.
My latest find - just yesterday - is 'Leaves' by Sharron Bassano - sharronbassano.substack.com - a must-read if you enjoy travel writing - or even if you don't! Sharron's writing really draws me in - I feel I'm right there in the places she's sketching so beautifully with words.
I'd love to be a travel writer once I have finally worked out how not to get lost. Might take a while...
Hi Katie! I find them in super threads like this, but mostly I check out who writers I subscribe to are subscribing to - it’s a lovely organic way to spread roots into new seams of writing. Substack is wonderful! :D
I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of the community here. After decades of talking about wanting to write, I’m finally doing it. It’s cathartic and liberating and incredibly fulfilling.
Yes, me too! I used to blog, then used FB to blog (easier to capture an audience before all the ads and algorithms took over), and now having given up on social media, writing here has been wonderful. Can't wait to see yours.
I am pretty much in love with botharetrue.substack.com. Alex brings an amazing level of vulnerability in a hilarious package, and I’m always excited to get his newsletter in my inbox. Parenting as a series of escape rooms is my favorite so far. Laughing and crying all at once. 😂😭
My Substack "du jour" is Everything is Amazing by Mike Sowden. Being a fellow northerner from the UK, I enjoy his style of humour which really makes me crease with laughter. After reading his post entitled "Greek Shelves & Colourful Questions" I reached out to him in person and he was super approachable and kindly shared some great writing tips. I've recommended him on my page because his work just brings joy to my day. Everybody needs him in their inbox :)
Oh cool! I'll hop over and subscribe! I've just done a post on herbal drinking vinegars. I'm currently obsessed with botanical long drinks. If it's not clear from my feed title I'm a herbalist! I enjoy drinks AND tinctures, so write about both!
Well done for curating such an interesting topic which I'm certain will speak to so many readers. As a former teacher myself, I do find it has helped me be clearer in my writing and conveying my message. Most of my former colleagues have now left the profession so I think you've nailed a great target market and opened a worthwhile discussion on why people with such an important vocation are leaving the profession in droves. Will certainly check out your work. :)
I know numerous people who've left teaching not because they didn't love it or the kids deeply but because the system was so broken. Blessings on your journey - I hope your find a way to teach, educate and touch lives in an even more wonderful way than you could have if teaching hadn't not worked out.
haha yes! Each comes with their set hardships and frustrations. I'm sure you had parents that cared A TON about what you were teaching their kids... My wife's parents couldn't care less what their kids were doing as long as they weren't at home. Really hard on my wife to pour her heart into her kids everyday while worrying what they would go home to
Thanks for sharing. I love the combination of literature and pop culture, and work at a school where that would be a wonderful way for students to engage.
Thanks everyone for the response. I've written private journals to myself for years but never shared my writing. I was quite nervous about it but really wanted to as teaching and education are some of the most important things in my life, but I felt I couldn't continue for many reasons. My following newsletter is on mental health in the profession, which hopefully I will discuss more as the blog continues. Thanks for all your support!
I just started my 21st year teaching but have been writing for years. I hope that you find this to be a good space to do that. I also have another Substack with a fellow English teacher who is taking a break from full time teaching: litthinkpodcast.substack.com
Hi everyone! I’m relatively new to Substack and this is my first visit to the thread. Excited to be here! I’m always looking for new publications to serve as both inspiration and entertainment. Looking forward to the sharing and reading. :)
If you're looking for funny, earlier I shouted out Situation Normal, Here's Something, and myself, Field Research. Each hilarious in their own way. :-)
As the mom of a son in recovery (2 months clean), I am reading a few newsletters that are helping me understand the perspective of an alcoholic/addict. The funny thing is, what I’m reading is actually helping me just live my life in a more aware, more grateful way.
Greetings! In a fit of exuberance I started two newsletters. Eclecticism, where I write about anything and everything as I love writing, and What Now?, where I write about education. They are are terryfreedman.substack.com and terryf.Substack.com
Shout-out time!! I missed you all last week. I'll share my personal shout-outs in a little while, but first and foremost I want to thank this whole community for being SO stellar, supportive, and amazing! Substack is a truly unique space, so shout-out to all of us! 🌿
Finally, shout out to my dark humor and satire newsletter, Field Research by Amran Gowani, which just wrapped up month three! I try to be as funny as Michael and Eli but usually end up being much more cynical and slightly more deranged. If that’s your jam, please check me out. My most popular post in July was inspired by a real talk I had with my six-year-old daughter about algorithms: https://agowani.substack.com/p/my-daughter-and-i-had-the-talk-about
If you need some laughs – and don’t we all – I hope you’ll consider subs to all three!
As Hamish wrote the other day, Substack is for communities. Now I’m afraid I’ve promoted his newsletter to death, but I think Thanks for Letting Me Share exemplifies this by creating a foundation for a strong sober community on Substack.
Could not agree with you more! But I have to add that TFLMS and macrodosing are helping more than just the "sober community." There's good stuff there for all!
Hi everyone! Looking forward to discovering some new newsletters. I write a niche food newsletter about Goan cooking - yesterdayscurry.substack.com
My favourite newsletter to read is theask.substack.com by Ellen Donnelly - so useful for writing motivation, how to develop a niche, how to grow an audience etc, would definitely recommend
This reminded me of a post I read where Anne Kadet (of CAFE ANNE) polled her readers about whether or not her neighbor should "decapitate" her rubber plant. I have never followed a plant thread so closely in my life! HA!
Hi All! Glad to be here - I'm really enjoying Abigail Bergstrom's newsletter "Something to Say" which offers Writing Advice + Publishing Guidance + Cultural Commentary. I especially her most recent post about "failing" at a writing retreat. So relatable. https://abigailbergstrom.substack.com/
Feel free to also check out my own newsletter "Cheers! - A weekly taste of curiosity, food, career, and life in London". Each Friday, you can expect a personal essay, a recipe, and a book recommendation! https://cheerskelley.substack.com/ Cheers to you!
I’m pumped to meet other writers… I have no writing friends lol. I wanna give a shout-out to oliur.substack.com awesome tech reviewer with an amazing aethetic 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I'm Hoang, I write a food(ish) newsletter called Nourish Me. I really enjoy Ruth Stroud's newsletter because she combines food and her travels, which is always entertaining and educational! https://ruthtalksfood.substack.com/
Want to give a shout-out to Ti0 who writes The Infinite Zero Experience, that's what brought me to Substack and more great reading! https://ti0x.substack.com is an excellent place for thought-provoking articles and videos about mental health, emotional intelligence, and consciousness development. Hope you enjoy it too!
I have a couple of newsletters here. Strange New Worlds (https://newworlds.substack.com) is devoted to my creative writing and has original stories and poems. And I'm just launching The Indie Life (https://indielife.substack.com) which will feature publishing and marketing advice for indie authors.
Hey everyone… I’m shouting out two fellow writers today:
Jo's Epistolary – I think Jo has created a beautiful space to get lost in…I enjoy the word visuals from - so creative and inspiring! Find it here https://jopetroni.substack.com/
Three Small Smiles - There are plenty of reasons to smile each week - reading this newsletter is one of those reasons – it’s quick and to the point…and it makes me smile! Find it here https://threesmallsmiles.substack.com/
The hour flew by! Take a moment to scroll through the thread and say hello to someone new before you sign off today. And, if you are just tuning in now, it's not too late to make your Shoutout. The Substack team is signing off but we will peak at the thread over the next day or two.
We will be back next week from Office Hours to help answer your questions on publish, growing, and going paid. Don't miss it: https://lu.ma/office-hours
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Going Paid: https://lu.ma/download-going-paid
Conversion: https://lu.ma/download-conversion
Thanks for writing on Substack,
Katie
I love these shoutouts! I've subscribed to at least another dozen more newsletters again, thanks to this session, and found a few I'd almost forgotten about, so I'm going to need to set aside some time!
Thank you, Katie and the Substack crew. This is quite a perk!
It's the best, isn't it?
Yes. I hate those weeks when I have to miss it.
Yes! I wasn't able to participate like I usually do, and I missed it! But I'm scanning now to catch any recs I missed!
Humans have no rights. Just ask any government.
Lol
Hey everyone! My name is Ayaan Dhruv (12 years old). I have a poetry blog that I've been writing for over a year now. Would love any tips/feedback and support. Thank you so much! 😊
Welcome to Substack!
Thanks as always Katie!
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
Read my posts on REAL STUFF. There's a lot in there about this subject.
Read Michael Sandel's book JUSTICE...WHAT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO. You can also find him on You Tube.
I shout out METANOIA by Kerry Jane, Kerry put out something awesome. Also, I shout out The Hallowed Wilds by Amanda Cessor, and Lilychili Sanctuary by Lily Chili!
Thanks for hosting Katie! Found some awesome new reads :)
I'd like to know more writers. Brought our top-rated podcast over to substack and have launched a few columns to go with the transcriptions of the podcast.
Feeling an inflection point for The Common Bridge - a fiercely nonpartisan, policy-oriented discussion of the issues of the day and the opportunities of the moment. Have been praised and criticized from both ends of the political spectrum.
Just passed 3 million listens.
It's refreshing to see the high quality comments here!
I'm looking forward to discovering some new accounts here today!!!
So am I (as a Substack newbie!!)
Welcome! I'm a newbie-ish writer here. Feel free to reach out if you need community!
Very kind Christine! I write lots of political things, so if you ever want to share a political opinion let me know!!
Here's a slough of political opinions that I largely concur with:
http://mileswmathis.com/updates.html
Indeed I will! I just finished writing a biography about two former members of Congress, so I have a LOT to say! Look forward to connecting!
Sounds great!! Who was it about?
Can't say yet! Stay tuned. Contractually obligated to stay mum until it's out!
Welcome to substack! How long have you been writing on here?
Hi Cole. I'm a weekend car guy that figured out how to save ALOT of money over the past 30 yrs the DIY way and now I'm writing about here at Substack. I just got started last weekend.
My writing is like cook books for cars. I write about professional auto detailing and saving money on buying or selling a used car.
I thought you'd never ask. I don't write, just doodle with words.
Hi Cole! I’ve been here a few weeks. Had my own domain prior this this for the past year!
Ashley - that was my path. Had "RichardHelppie.com" for my podcasting, then YouTubeTV and then expanded to columns, so brought everything to substack in hopes that the platform would expand to full multi-media for all of our content.
Most episodes have guests with deep subject matter expertise, occasionally some opinion pieces.
Check us out - The Common Bridge
Awesome. Hoping it pans out exactly as you desire!!!
Thanks Cole! Just a month, but I'm really enjoying it! How about you?
Welcome!!!
Thank you!!
Welcome!
Hi ahmad--I've read no less than 10 of these same posts while parsing the thread, and they're spammy. Maybe try replying to someone's comment with something relevant to their comment then add a bit about how your substack relates in some way.
Same. I always find the best newsletters here.
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
Down with human rights. I'm a bot.
As am I! I love Substack's Shoutout Threads.
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
Same! It's such a great discovery tool. Like an authentic algorithm.
I've been doing my best to grow my readership via FB and that's been somewhat successful I'm curious about how others have been going about promoting their posts
I just launched a newsletter so have only my first round of outreach to reflect upon, but so far, Instagram seems to have driven about 2x exposure relative to Facebook, and several times that relative to Twitter. I haven't leveraged LinkedIn yet but appreciate that suggestion from Morgan. FWIW those reflections might all be unique to my audience on those respective platforms, so take them with a grain of salt. Good luck and Godspeed!
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
I loved your post on the parallels of struggle between Palestinians and Black Americans! Keep up the good work. https://ahmadibsais.substack.com/p/parallels-of-struggle
I'm also focused entirely on Instagram right now and experimenting with different ways to share using posts and stories in a semi-consistent way that feels fun and authentic.
I tooootally understand that cringey feeling of self-promotion. I'm doing my best to counter that by reframing it as an extension of my creativity and resisting when it starts to feel like an obligation. The algorithm isn't really designed to support this approach, so it might be slower going, but it's the only way that feels sustainable to me.
At this point I don't know that we can depend on the algorithm much right now anyway. They keep changing how they are doing it. I mean, I moved to Substack to get away from the social media "game" but you still need to play the game to get enough followers to share your stuff so that you can grow more authentically and organically. Wanting to be a writer sucks sometimes 😂
It was fun in the old days but now the gods of google hold the keys to the kingdom
I've never used stories before. Do you find them effective? How best to use them?
I love stories! The temporary nature and the fact that you don't need words if you don't have them makes it feel more easy and fun and spontaneous. They definitely seem to have more visibility and a greater reach than posts themselves, but that could be because I use them more consistently? I also find that, when I share a post in my stories, it helps the post gain more visibility. Overall- still treating it like an experiment to see what works and where that intersects with what feels good. If you want to follow along you can find me @tamicarey
You're putting work into your product, so don't be shy about letting people know. Agree it can feel like cringey self-promotion, but the alternative is being one of those rare talents discovered after we've left this mortal coil. So let people know.
Rich Helppie
The Common Bridge
Are you using stories? you can make a regular post, but be sure to share a link in your stories b/c sometimes those get more views.
Maybe I just need to make this a part of my daily routine? I mean, I can see how regularly posting in stories could make a difference. Do you do the same?
I do think regular posting of any kind increases visibility and sharing posts in your stories is a nice way to get extra oomph out of a single effort.
I really don't want to spend a bunch of time on social media and wrestling the algorithm feels so overwhelming so I'm working on a calendar to queue up posts ahead of time so it's more automated, but still consistent. A sort of compromise.
A daily routine is also nice to create a limited container for showing up.
I would love to hear what seems to work and happy to share my experience.
I only post in stories whenever I first make a new post, but I'm not trying very hard to gain a following. I feel a little uncomfortable with frequent self-promotion. 🙃 I'm also not trying to actually make money off of my substack. It's more for fun.
Yeah, I moved to paid Substack and I'm going to keep it there, but I have VERY few paid subscribers. I mostly want to just gain a consistent following on both of my Substacks but I HATE self-promotion. But I think that I can better use stories. Good idea!
I've been having luck with Twitter, that could be another option for you.
I've found FB invaluable and Twitter all but worthless. But you inspired me to try again.
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
I found the same thing to be true. Facebook tends to have already established groups with several thousand members on niche things, which has allowed my to search out an audience A. actually willing to spend time reading. B. Will probably be fairly supportive (unless your content is political). The one issue i have had which i think is common across platforms is getting people to subscribe after they read
Thanks. Yeah, there are indeed Twitter hashtags, but as far as I can tell those are not much good at all.
I'm moving over a little bit from LinkedIn.
Trying to figure it out..😅
I keep forgetting to promote. Too busy writing.
A couple of years ago I started a separate writer page on FB for most of my writing communication so I could make public posts. That has actually helped some, although with social media algorithms changing all of the time (I'm not thrilled with IG right now), it's making it hard to use social media for growing readership, but it is possible!
I think Substack is a creators hidden gem.
I see great potential in this platform.
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
Same!
Me too!
ditto
Hi! My name is Ayaan(12 years old). I have a poetry blog that I've been writing for over a year now. Would love any tips/feedback and support. Thank you so much! 😊
How awesome! Best of luck to you!!!!
Dido!
Ditto?
It means 'same' or can be used in the same way in response to something. At least I think....
I looked up "dido"; couldn't find it except for a lady singer's show name. No big deal. Close enough. Thought you might want to know.
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
See what you think of this about the PLO: http://mileswmathis.com/plo.pdf
Im looking forward to the community.
Me too! Shoutout to your Clean Eating Blog :)
Thank you, Elizabeth!!!
👋 Hi Rachel! Those recipes look incredible!
Thank you, Morgan!!
What do you like to write about?
I write gluten + dairy-free RECIPES with a fresh California vibe!
Just subscribed! The Flank Steak got me!
Hooray, thanks Erin!!
My mom needs some low carb recipies, I subscribed :)
Awesome, thanks!!
Rachel - we should connect! I interview cooks from all over California about their home cooking and share their recipes. We should consider collaborating!
Yes -- I would love to!!!
rachriggs2003@yahoo.com
Hi! I'm Mike, and I write about the science of curiosity and the benefits of a good, hard Wow.
If you're still feeling exhausted, frazzled, a bit frayed at the edges, and a bit confused about why you haven't got your mojo back after the last few weird, weird years, you should read Katherine May's book "Wintering: The Power Of Rest And Retreat In Difficult Times," which was a bit of a mid-pandemic sensation here in the UK (it was even serialized for BBC Radio).
But you can also subscribe to her Substack newsletter, Stray Attention - https://katherinemay.substack.com/ - to get details of her next book, which sounds really fantastic :
"Enchantment is a book about finding sanctuary in this post-everything world. It’s an exploration of the ways we can re-engage with our fascination and wonder, how we can learn to perceive the infinite in small, mundane things, and how we can reclaim the right to make meaning, even when we’re not sure what we believe. I wanted to show how we can renew a connection with the land beneath our feet and the air around us, one that is sustaining, comforting and even magical - how we can become enchanted again."
Was obviously so excited about this recommendation that I accidentally took out a paid subscription to yours too. 🙄 Still, all in a good cause, eh? We writers should support each other
Oh blimey! Well, I'd be delighted to have you aboard, but - I'd also be happy to reverse it and send the money straight back to you, if you'd rather read my stuff for a while before making a decision? (Seriously! I'd be happy to do.) I mean, I might be a total idiot. 😁
But either way - thank you, Fiona!
No. My fault entirely and from the quick glimpse I shot at it I'm sure I'll enjoy it. You could always subscribe to mine if you feel strongly about it 😉
Deal. :) (And thank you!)
I think I get the better deal. I love a 'tedious enthusiast'.
And thankyou 🙏
I completely disagree - it's clearly me that has the better deal here. You sound like you actually know what you're doing! (Something I aspire to, but have never achieved in any way whatsoever.)
I love her work. Wintering changed me! And, I agree, her newsletter is wonderful.
I loved Wintering! I had forgotten she started a Substack. Thank you!
This sounds wonderful and like something I definitely need!
Oh I had no idea Katherine had a Substack. Thank you for sharing! Also- Her conversation with Krista Tippet on the On Being podcast is a great way to dip your toe in before diving into the book. It's like wrapping in a cozy blanket.
Fully agree with this!
Agreed!
WHAT!!!!!! I literally subscribe to her on everything, how did I not know she had a Substack!!!???
Ok well now I want to shout out Katherine May too because she is my favorite writer and Wintering changed my life and it's the only reason I am able to survive the winter in Utah.
Mike I am LOVE the concept of your newsletter! It's super inspiring, and Katherine's, too.
I like the way you frame your broad interests.
Aw, thank you, Natasha. So kind of you to say.
(Wait, they look like they have a frame? I thought they just sprawled in all directions in a total mess. Hooray!)
yes, it's subtle but the idea that everything is amazing is a frame! I'm very much in the same boat, but haven't really gathered my ideas under a central one like this. Got me thinking for sure.
I'm amazed at how gullible people have been regarding the so-called pandemic. Or doesn't that count as amazement? Let's see. I'm also amazed that reality is somewhat unfathomable. And I'm amazed by other stuff too. Do we need a list?
Lots of amazing things 🤣🤣
Love her podcast, thanks for the rec!!
Thanks for the recommendation! I think I came across her on an On Being podcast once.
Thanks for calling K. May to our attention!. Sounds fabulous!
Love your writing, Mike!
Just checked out "Why Coffee Smells So Good.."
👏
Thank you, Morgan! I think I wrote that one on (of course) wayyyy too much coffee, so I'm glad it's readable...
Thank you for the recommendation!
I'm enchanted with the End times for the Beast.
It is. Certainly my top recommendation.
Hi everyone! My first shout out is for my friend Bryn who writes passionately about science education, here’s her latest work: https://brynphd.substack.com/p/world-of-wonder-campfire-notebook
My second shout out is for me! I broke the 200 subscriber barrier and did a recap of my progress during my first three months in this post: https://howaboutthis.substack.com/p/how-about-this-month-3-recap
Thanks to everyone, let’s keep going!
Well done. I just passed the 150 subscriber mark and now have 50 paid. It's been a lot of work, but well worth it.
Congratulations! Nice work!
I get more private messages and backchannel communications then anything else. Could be my subject matter which is fiercely nonpartisan, policy-oriented discussion.
Richard Helppie
The Common Bridge
That’s awesome.
Congrats Stephen...how long have you been doing it? I have almost 40 and looking to hit 100 but have only started just over a month ago.
I've been aggressively promoting my Substack for about a month now. Luckily, I have a small but loyal email list I'm able to target for Substack.
Wonderful!
Wow! That's a good ratio of paid and free subs. I'm curious what you offer your paid members?
I offer 2-3 articles a week (at least 1 free + 1 paid), and 1 video recording of a live Q & A I do every week.
Congrats Mark!
Thanks Katie!
Brilliant news on breaking that barrier, Mark!
howaboutthis.substack.com newsletters always make me take time out to read what you - and your fascinating interview subjects, if it’s an interview post - have to say. Keep up the fabulous work!
Thanks, your comments add a lot to the newsletter!!!
congrats on breaking the barrier! I bookmarked that post because I'm on month one with BIG goals and aspirations for my own substack.
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
Thanks Erin! Hope it's helpful. I'm checking out your Substack as well.
Thanks for the sub! Appreciate it.
Well done, Mark. I enjoy your newsletter, even though I don't always comment.
Thank you so much, Terry! I also enjoy yours!
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
200 subs? Let's goooooo!!
Thanks man, same to you!
Congrats!
Thanks!
Thanks for subscribing!! You did not have to. And therefore, a big thanks!
Always interested to check out other newsletters from Substackers!
Thanks! Looking forward to reading yours!
Congrats!
Thanks YJ!
And this educator needed to subscribe to another educator Substack :-)
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
Congrats! That is my goal but my real job is making that hard 😂
I understand!
Hi Mark, read a couple of your posts and decided to subscribe to your publication. Thanks for shouting out yourself. haha
Hi Jim, thank you!
Congrstulations! It is hard to get subscibers. I use fb and twitter. Any other ideas? (Chai Society)
Posting on social media platforms is a first step, but in the age of algorithmic content curation, often a frustrating one. To the extent you can leverage your posts by sharing them in established (and ideally relevant) FB groups, or by sharing your thoughts in reply to related posts by larger accounts on Twitter, you can put them in a position to expose your work to new readers. Inviting those who read you already to also share your posts can make an even bigger difference. I hope that helps! Good luck!
Good idea
One thing I've tried on Twitter is searching for keyboards from my blog posts to see if anyone else is Tweeting about them and then, in a friendly way, send them the link to my post and ask them for feedback. FB is different, I've tried joining some groups to share my work but you have to be very careful that you abide by the rules of the specific group to avoid negative feelings.
Will try (politely)
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
Congratulations!
Thanks so much, I'm checking yours out!
Thank you very much! Much appreciated...
Congratulations on your milestone! I love getting to peek inside the process for other writers on here. Bookmarking your recap. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Tami!
Congratulations!
Thanks Bih!
congrats on your 200 subs, Mark. Keep rockin'!
Thanks!
Hey, friends! Glad to be part of this community with you all. Substack is such a wonderful platform for writing and for developing an audience. Congrats to you all on your continued diligence in building your newsletters!
Thanks for being here John!
Hi Katie, PLEASE help.
Thanks John. I love that Substack is doing this! I'm new here and loving what you guys are doing.
Just to be clear, I don't work for Substack. Just happy to be a hosting and writing my newsletter here like everyone else!
Haha....all good! I thought you did for some reason. I'm still glad Substack is doing this! LOL
Hey John!
Your stuff looks really cool.
Going to read a few things..
Thanks so much, Morgan!
Some can't-miss music letters:
recordstore.substack.com
midweekcrisis.substack.com
listeningsessions.substack.com
fogchaser.substack.com
therunoutgrooves.substack.com
eons.substack.com
thisweekinthe90s.com
shufflesundays.substack.com
bradkyle.substack.com
Tfml.Substack.com
Never will I forget the first time you came to one of these thread looking for music Substacks and now you've got the full stack to recommend :)
Haha. Right? I’m really happy you and the team pointed me in the right direction (more than once, I might add)!
Thanks, Kevin! Happy to make your list! Get in on Kevin's "On Repeat," fellow 'Stackers! He's at https://thekevinalexander.substack.com/ ! A recent fave of mine was his treatise on erstwhile power poppers, The dB's: https://thekevinalexander.substack.com/p/the-dbs !
I enjoyed that one as well, Brad! Definitely recommend Kevin's substack!
Thank you! :)
Thank you!!
Might also enjoy What's Curation? https://whatscuration.substack.com/
What's Curation is truly great! Very eclectic picks every time.
You guys are so sweet! Thank you!
Keep them coming mate!
100%
I was afraid I’d forget one! Nikhil’s letter is awesome.
Hey Kevin. Great list. I'm new to substack, just 2 months in, and aiming to create content relating to anything about songwriting... Hope it's ok if I add to your list? Probably at least 24 hours late by now, but whatever...
jefftweedy.substack.com
colinmeloy.substack.com
tedgioia.substack.com
And especially this podcast episode from Ted:
tedgioia.substack.com/p/why-old-stars-dominate-pop-culture
Finally, not related to music, yet I think always worth keeping an eye on:
andrewsullivan.substack.com
glennloury.substack.com. (in particular when Glenn and John McWhorter get together)
Greetings, Nic! You might be interested to know that I've got a living, breathing singer/songwriter/recording artist regularly contributing to my Front Row & Backstage (https://bradkyle.substack.com/).
His name is Stephen Michael Schwartz, and he recorded his debut album for RCA Records in 1974. He's been contributing his life story on my 'Stack since February for over a dozen-and-a-half articles, including his trials and travails thru the record biz of the '70s, and meeting and working with artists of the day, like Jackson Browne, Joni, Stevie, Carole, and more!
He's even contributed rare, never-before-heard song demo sound files we've included in some articles! He's written songs with David Pomeranz (who landed "Trying to Get the Feeling" with Barry Manilow in '76, and "The Old Songs" for Barry in '81), and the legendary Jeff Barry! In fact, the Barry/Schwartz collab demo was actually PRODUCED by Barry!
You can find all Stephen's contributions here: https://flipboard.com/@schwartzstories/front-row-backstage-with-stephen-michael-schwartz-fcjpqreoy
I created a Flipboard page for all his Front Row & Backstage items so he could share them with friends, family, colleagues, etc. They all lead back to Substack, of course!
Stephen's taken some time off for the summer, but he'll be back writing for me this week! We left off (in his story) in the late '70s with those song collabs, as well as the behind-the-scenes of his '78 musical sitcom he was in..."Please Stand By"!
Feel free to join us, Nic! Pretty sure you'll see nothing else like it on the 'Stack!! Cheers! Brad
Perfect. Thanks. Looking forward to diving into that.
No problem! I love Gioia's 'Stack too, but tried to keep my list to ones that might benefit from a signal boost.
THANK YOU! I came here largely looking for music-related newsletters and appreciate you collecting so many in one place. Looking forward to checking out these authors and their respective music recommendations!
As a musician for 40 some years, I write a newsletter called This Is Not Music! My bands are The Judys, This Nightflower Variant, and The Jazzmanian Devils. As Macro Parker told me “Blow that thang!”
Thanks for the shoutout, Kevin! 🙏✨🔥
Thanks for sharing these amazing newsletters / sources have a awesome week.
Thank you for these!
Right down my alley.
Kevin, you're going to be featured in the post I publish today!
Right on! 😀
It's up! https://jessicabsokol.substack.com/p/collecting-setlists-and-organizing. I hope you enjoy!
oh my god TOTALLY SUBBING a substack devoted to making playlists better!
It’s why I’m here. 😎
Thanks for the recs!
Wow This Week in the 90s! I had never seen/heard of this one, thanks for sharing! (90s UK tween here!)
Thanks for the shout-out!
Thanks for the rec of 'This Week In The 90's' - It's what I've been looking for that I didn't even know I was looking for! I miss the MTV of the early 90's...
You’re in for a good time!
I'm really enjoying the community on Substack. I have discovered many writers, some established and some not. I've already learned so much from the information shared on here. While most of the publications I follow are focused on the creative writing process, I've also discovered others that aren't on that subject matter that I look forward to reading every week. Some of the Substacks I am enjoying right now are Val Monroe's How Not to F*ck Up Your Face (what a title!) (https://valeriemonroe.substack.com/). She's such a great writer and so funny. I enjoy her voice and her authenticity. I also love Sara Campbell's Tiny Revolutions (https://tinyrevolutions.substack.com/). Her publication was the first Substack I discovered.
I learn a ton about creative writing from the following publications: George Saunders' Story Club (https://georgesaunders.substack.com/), Courtney Maum's Before and After the Book Deal (https://courtneymaum.substack.com/), and Erika Dreifus's "The Practicing Writer" (https://erikadreifus.substack.com/).
I am always looking to discover new Substacks. Would love recommendations from others.
Lots of great ones! How did you first discover Sara Campbell's Tiny Revolutions?
I discovered it through you all! https://on.substack.com/p/what-to-read-tiny-driver
Her Substack really got me through the pandemic. Thank you all for sharing it.
I'm subscribed to Story Club and the Practicing Writer as well. You might want to consider Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler and Agents and Books as well.
Seconding Agents + Books, it’s great!
Love a bit of Chuck!!
Thank you for these recs. I will check these out!
Thank you for this!! ^^
Relatively new to substack and I need to get my eyeballs on more writing. 👏
These are great, thanks!
On my better days I’d like to think my newsletter is reminiscent of tiny revolutions if you’d like to give it a gander ❤️
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
Thanks for the recos, Autumn. I completely agree about the community on Substack. Everyone is really supportive and optimistic. Credit is due to the Substack team. They're so responsive and engaged, which I believe has a trickle-down effect.
I agree!
Thank you for these recommendations!
these are awesome recommendations! Thank you
Thank you for the recommendations!
Many great recommendations - thank you!
Autumn are you part of LWS?
What is LWS?
London Writer's Salon https://londonwriterssalon.com/
Thanks for sharing this! I had not yet heard of it.
it's essential!
LWS is the absolute best thing i’ve done for my writing!
So many great reccos in here! Thanks for sharing <3
Shout-outs! I have to shout out some Substack community members who have been extremely supportive, helpful, and generous with the community forming around my newsletter:
https://thanksforlettingmeshare.substack.com/
https://leewarren.substack.com/
https://kevinlatorre.substack.com/
https://lilychili.substack.com/
https://merlingoodfeather.substack.com/
and https://hollyrabalais.substack.com/ !
I wasn't able to be on yesterday and just saw this and wanted to say thank you so, so much!!
Aw...thanks for the shoutout! I am a relatively new reader of your work, but I have been loving it. Very soothing and grounding. Each piece seems like a wonderful time to read and reflect--always thought-provoking!
Thank you! I love the space you create <3
Hello -- Thanks for sharing these. I will be checking out your work as well as those you share. I sense a calmness and healing perspective here.
Hi there! I'm a TV writer for The Morning Show, as well as a Yoga teacher, and I write Little Things, a newsletter and community for writers & artists seeking balance. I write about craft, creativity + wellbeing, with writing advice, creative inspiration, curated recommendations and more -- aliv.substack.com
I also LOVE love love George Saunders' substack Story Time for any fiction readers or writers, wonderful writing & advice -- https://georgesaunders.substack.com/
Nice to meet you Ali!
Hi Katie! Nice to meet you too!
Awesome! I'll check out your Substack. I also absolutely love George Saunders' substack too! I learn something from it every single time. Looking forward to reading your publication.
It's the best, right?! And thank you! <3
I’m so glad I found your writing! It’s great. Also a great rec for George Saunders, thanks!!
Oh thank you!! Just subscribed to yours too :)
Thanks Ali, I’m looking forward to reading more :)
Yes, George Saunders is a gem!
Joan, hi! I'm a writer and appellate public defender. Very excited to check out Crime and Punishment, and curious what you think of my latest post discussing the boundaries of providing legal help: https://vessels.substack.com/p/contours-of-help
Am trying to find more law people on here--reformed or otherwise :)
Hi Julia, I'm so glad you reached out! . I will definitely read your post and share my thoughts with you. I'm off to sign up for your newsletter now. Thanks!
I love his post on worry! https://georgesaunders.substack.com/p/on-worry
Yeah, George!
Ali you might like https://pranjalsaxena.substack.com/
I'm looking forward to checking out Little Things!
Thanks Mark! Just subscribed to How About This, it's awesome.
I take that as a compliment from a pro writer!
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
Sounds like you should connect with Julia Bedell and Joan DeMartin from a few comments above!
Love yours Ali, and will check out Story Time!
Love yours too, Jessica!!
Thank you so much, Ali!
Dope. check mine out, you may dig it.
Whoa I love the concept!
Thank you, hope you dig it!
Hiii!
Hi Ashley!!
Hi Ali! :) :)
julia! hello!!!
nice to see a familiar face on here and to find your newsletter! just subscribed, yay
yay thank you! and likewise, love finding people i know on here. i'm excited to read your newsletter :)
Anyone raising kids or spending time with grandkids, check out Sarah Miller's https://canweread.substack.com/! She reviews children's books and has the best writing voice. You'll get all sorts of ideas for reading with your kids and raising readers.
Yes! Love this one!
I want to add my vote to this--Can We Read is one of my favorites here on Substack and my kids are all grown-up!!
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks so much, Randee 💛
Well deserved!
Hi, I write the Warthog Report, a newsletter for serialized fiction and blog posts. My current fiction project is told in the style of a script and walkthrough for a fighting game, I recently wrote up profiles for all of the 'playable' characters inspired by the kind I see in some fighting games.
My blog posts tend to be about gaming and fiction, and I'm adding a new section dedicated to me just going on about something I like and wish I had people to talk to about it.
For the main event here, I have some shoutouts. Continuing the theme with that post about Substack being for communities, Fictionistas (https://fictionistas.substack.com/) is a community for fiction writers. They have a list of fiction substacks you can request to be added to.
Metanoia (https://kerryjane.substack.com/) is a new serialized story on Substack that promises to cover a group of souls through different lifetimes and cultures, it feels rather distinctive already from the first chapter.
How About This (https://howaboutthis.substack.com/) covers a few different topics, my favorite is the creator spotlight interviews. It also talks about creativity in general and has round ups of interesting links.
Space Wizards Book Club (https://spacewizardbooks.substack.com/) has been interesting to read as a semi-casual Star Wars fan. Makes me more aware of what the franchise has to offer and decide which parts I want to and don't want to give a try.
The Case Files of Sheridan Bell (https://sheridanbell.substack.com/) is a series of serialized detective stories, the first story is coming close to its conclusion. It does a good job of having the magic feel properly magical while still being consistent enough to work with a detective story. I also like the characters.
Lots of great fiction pubs! Do you know Project 863? https://project863.substack.com/
Thanks for all these links, Katie and William. As a serial fiction writer I foresee a lot of new newsletters landing in my inbox. :)
I haven't heard of them before, I'll check out their stuff.
Thanks for mentioning Fictionistas. We welcome all fiction writers on Substack to join us!
It's a good resource, I want to make sure even people who don't want to take part in it are doing so knowingly. When I first found Fictionistas, I emailed some people I'm subscribed to in order to let them know about it too.
Thanks for the recommendation, William!
No problem, Mark.
Yeah, that does sound somewhat similar. Mine isn't too meta, the formatting is only done because I'd love to make this an actual fighting game, but I'm far away from the skillset needed to make it and be pleased with myself.
How it works with mine is that most of it is written in a simple script format, kind of like someone is transcribing the textboxes and actions. Then the fight scenes are full on 'okay here's how you win this fight, do this, try not to do this.'
Surprisingly, I recall hearing about a fake Let's Play story a long time ago. Do you have your Let's Play story posted anywhere?
Thank you. Yeah, can't do everything at once sadly, I'd be interested in that project when the time for it comes. I'm used to the same name problem, there were like five other Wills in my school growing up.
I’m pretty sure I discovered Michael Estrin’s Situation Normal newsletter on one of these very Shoutout threads. Michael provides genuine laughs—and a much needed respite—every Sunday. And now he added another fun, more bite-sized issue on Wednesdays. Check it out: https://michaelestrin.substack.com/
Michael's getting lots of love today! Great to cya Lyle
Some well-deserved love, for sure. Good to see you too!
Michael tells a fun story.
Yes to this! I look forward to Michael's wry and funny observations every week. And now with the extra Wednesday post, it's twice as much fun!
Here are two writers whose work I've been immensely enjoying:
Great observations in life:
https://lowerblackpain.substack.com
Comedy writing at its best:
https://michaelestrin.substack.com/
Can I offer you this one I discovered yesterday https://botharetrue.substack.com/ Alex is funny, chaotic and just a bit disorganized...
Nice! How did you discover Alex?
I met him yesterday during Jo's Substack Visual event...
hahahahah this is the best endorsement I have ever gotten thank you Jack!!
Funny, chaotic, and disorganized...that’s ALL my favorite stuff.
I might as well do some shameless self-promotion while i'm here.
Escape from Clowntown Comics - Offbeat comedy and satire
https://www.erflynncomics.com/
Read some of your writing and Michael's and had to hit the subscribe button. Thx for posting!
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
Thank you!
Just subscribed based on Michael's shout out. Looking forward to following your work.
Thanks for the recos, E.R. These are great!
My shoutout goes to Tending Gardens, a newsletter about life in a small Japanese farming village where sustainability is a way of life. A young Japanese American woman offers simple snapshots and photos of her day to day life as she learns an ancient culture on a day by day, lived basis.
I love this because it is so removed from my experience and kept simple in a very Japanese way. It’s just a relaxing read, an escape. https://tendinggardens.substack.com/
Awesome recommendation! I just took a peek and subscribed because--well, you described it perfectly: "a relaxing read, an escape."
The idea of this simplicity of life reminded me of a post I read today. Here's one part that really stood out: "...rituals require no real thinking, just the pleasant familiarity of repeated movements and moments, moments for our overstimulated minds and bodies to relax and recover, to take a minute."
https://ryanbutta.substack.com/p/the-unbearable-joy-of-not-thinking?utm_source=%2Finbox&utm_medium=reader2
Great recommendation!!
+1 to Tending Gardens - love it
Loving Tending Gardens so much too....pure magic❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for this rec, Martin!! What a balm for the soul.
+1 to Tending Gardens!
In Writing with Hattie Crisell is a great read for all writers!
https://inwriting.substack.com/p/counting-words-counting-chickens?r=h8rr6&s=r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Second this! She’s definitely helped my own writing.
Her podcast is great too! :)
I like your Substack, Hannah. Always thought provoking.
Thanks Terry! Likewise!
Thanks! Just subscribed!
Hi,
I would highly recommend the Soaring Twenties Social Club, a group of artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers who collectively put out an Omnibus of essays, short stories, art, podcasts, poetry and more every week and a themed Symposium every month.
https://soaringtwenties.substack.com/
My favorite new newsletter is Oldster Magazine, by Sari Botton. She's tackling the experience of aging, but in a really inclusive, thought-provoking way. This isn't AARP, for sure. The whole thing is great, but I actually also wrote a guest post for her which I'm super proud of. https://oldster.substack.com/p/at-50-i-started-getting-naked-for
My newsletter is Let Your Life Speak, and it's a rambling meditation on practicing integrity as a real, imperfect human being. Like Sari, I've been thinking of soliciting guest posts from other folks, Substack writers specifically. If that's something you'd be interested in, check out the newsletter at https://ashasanaker.substack.com/, then email me at ashasanaker@gmail.com. Thanks!
Hi Asha! Thanks for being here and cool to see you and Sari collaborating
Hi, Katie! Yes, the evil that was July has ended and I can kind of (sort of) breathe again. Good to be back!
Thanks Asha! Love your newsletter, very happy to have discovered it. Signed up to Oldster too as it looks great!!
Thanks so much, Hannah! Happy to have you in both places!
I loved your guest post! You write so beautifully, it made me tear up and crack up at the same time :)
Oh, Loni! That’s exactly what I wanted. Thank you for letting me know.
I loved your post for Oldster so much I sent it to my future daughter-in-law (who is very much not old, but very much needs--as most of us do--a reminder to love the skin we're in!).
Oh, my goodness! That's so lovely of you to do and say. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
"All the parts of me I actually love...were absent. Just the parts of me I struggle to love were there..."
I don't want to give it all away, so I only quoted part of that paragraph, but that hit me deep in my 47-year-old soul (I just had a birthday, so reading that post around my birthday may have had me all up in my feels!).
I have really been enjoying Oldster as well! Looking forward to reading your guest piece.
Let me know what you think!
I enjoy Oldster as well! And I'm going to subscribe to yours now.
Thanks, Jessica! Happy to have you!
Thank you Substack - these shoutout threads have helped me discover so many great writers!
I really enjoy learning about diverse topics, it is why I started a podcast where I speak to guests from different backgrounds every week. That is why my shoutouts are so vast. I am enjoying reading Common Sense with Bari Weiss, the HiFi Bitcoin Letters, Lean Out with Tara Henley, Natural Selections and Rebel Wisdom. I also love that every newsletter is set up differently.
Substack, although you are a writing platform - all newsletters are unique.
Hello! I just started my substack on human rights and social justice. Would appreciate any support and feedback!
Hey everyone! We're setting up My Visual Substack - https://myvisual.substack.com
A place for writers to get the looks of their Substack publications to the next level. Together.
We'll be discussing all things Visual on our Substacks and helping each other match the appearance of our Substack to its content.
Join in!
YESS!! THIS!! So excited
Thanks--just subscribed! No clue if my appearance is working or not, but definitely believe there is always room to grow!
Exploring this together is what it's all about :) See you at My Visual Substack Holly!
Just subscribed! Love this idea. I’ll try to make the Zoom time. I’d also love an office hours-style thread to dig into outside of the Zooms.
Office-hours threads are definitely in the books Sophie:) Good to have you!
I'm enjoying Erika Dreifus's "The Practicing Writer 2.0," which lists journals looking for fiction, poetry, nonfiction. https://erikadreifus.substack.com/p/the-practicing-writer-20-august-2022
On a side note, I crossed the 250 subscriber line! I take apart stunning sentences and show writers how to make their own. https://ninaschuyler.substack.com/p/the-terrible-and-the-beautiful
Hi Nina. I read a couple of posts and enjoyed the creative reverse engineering of written engagements. Was an easy decision to subscribe.
Thank you, Jim! I appreciate it!
Hi Nina, was just digging through your posts and subscribed. I'm a fiction and humor writer but tend to veer closer to the minimalism side of the spectrum, so very much looking forward to learning from you.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! And welcome to the sentence-nerd club.
Congratulations, Nina! I've just described and I look forward to your autopsies!
Thank you! And I love your choice of words! Though I hope after the autopsy, you can revive the thing.
I hope it's more like moving Lego bricks around, tbh.
Well, sort of, yes. An almost apt simile.
I love Hunter's substack on pop culture SO MUCH. I learn so much from just reading her! She has this incredible combination of wit and insight that is so enjoyable. I read every issue. Can't recommend her substack enough!
https://hunterharris.substack.com/
Wow your pub is rad too! Thanks for being here Shenne.
I see you have paid subscriptions turned on. We are hosting a workshop later this month on conversion if you want to come learn more: https://lu.ma/download-conversion
Thanks! Yes GAF has grown a lot for only being around for a little over a month but i'm always looking for tips!
Always have time for more pop culture newsletters!
everyone has a unique and fun perspective!
Yes! Was coming here to shout out Hunter as well!
it's SO GOOD, right?
Hi, I have two Substack newsletters, Constant Commoner and Writer Everlasting. I'm excited that I'm getting paid subscriptions (Thank you from the bottom of my heart!), but my posts, including comments, are open to everyone.
https://writereverlasting.substack.com/ and https://ramonagrigg.substack.com/
I'd love to see you there!
But I have recommendations, too. (I'm uncomfortable leaving anyone out, so let's just say I've picked these blind-folded out of my stack of favorites.)
https://sneakyart.substack.com/
https://oldster.substack.com/
https://news.lettersofnote.com/
https://www.understandably.com/
https://annettelaing.substack.com/
Letters of Note is great!!
YES! I came here specifically to recommend LoN! https://news.lettersofnote.com
I love Sneaky Art!
A couple I've been really enjoying recently are Caribunkle by Tom Pendergast - tompendergast.substack.com - full of witty and thoughtful observations on the world (and chapters of his book), and The Fyve Spot. by Mark Fyve - markfyve.substack.com - again, I really enjoy his interesting take on the world at large.
My latest find - just yesterday - is 'Leaves' by Sharron Bassano - sharronbassano.substack.com - a must-read if you enjoy travel writing - or even if you don't! Sharron's writing really draws me in - I feel I'm right there in the places she's sketching so beautifully with words.
I'd love to be a travel writer once I have finally worked out how not to get lost. Might take a while...
Thanks for sharing Rebecca! How do you usually discover new Substacks?
Hi Katie! I find them in super threads like this, but mostly I check out who writers I subscribe to are subscribing to - it’s a lovely organic way to spread roots into new seams of writing. Substack is wonderful! :D
Dear Reader, I'm Lost - is also wonderful!
LOL, Mark, and thank you! :D
Oooooh, not far from me at all! Thanks, Michelle! :D
Thank you very much, Rebecca. You're too kind :)
I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of the community here. After decades of talking about wanting to write, I’m finally doing it. It’s cathartic and liberating and incredibly fulfilling.
Thanks for being here Cara!
Yes, me too! I used to blog, then used FB to blog (easier to capture an audience before all the ads and algorithms took over), and now having given up on social media, writing here has been wonderful. Can't wait to see yours.
Good for you Cara. Writing will set you free.
I'd like to recommend my favorite Substack newsletter. It's full of wisdom and humor; what more could you ask for? It's "70 Years Old. WTF!" 🤣🤣🤣
➥ https://70yearswtf.substack.com/p/who-cares
I try to be humorous; it's a work in progress. But here are my attempts at wisdom and humor:
https://moviewise.substack.com/s/ready-to-laugh
Always good to see you!
Thank you Katie 🤗
I am pretty much in love with botharetrue.substack.com. Alex brings an amazing level of vulnerability in a hilarious package, and I’m always excited to get his newsletter in my inbox. Parenting as a series of escape rooms is my favorite so far. Laughing and crying all at once. 😂😭
Thanks for the link, Nicci. I've just subscribed. It didn't take long to laugh!
Alex is great. :)
Nicci aaahhhh thank you I'm gonna get this tattoo'd on my neck
Hello! I have been loving sharing my writing on this platform. I have been releasing chapters from my upcoming memoir on here.
One of my favorite fellow writers is Sarah Blondin. I love her newsletter and insights. You can find her here: https://sarahblondin.substack.com/
This sounds awesome! Good luck on your upcoming memoir.
Cafe Anne (https://annekadet.substack.com/) is a great read, with stories and interviews from, around and about New York.
Rehacked News (https://rehacked.substack.com/) is a great source of news and long-reads on tech.
Great ones!
Agree that Cafe Anne is great!
Fantastic, thanks!
Cafe Anne is great! Especially the poll she recently put out about whether or not to "decapitate" her rubber plant! LOL!
For a former NYC inhabitant, this newsletter is such a gem! Thank you for the recommendation :)
My Substack "du jour" is Everything is Amazing by Mike Sowden. Being a fellow northerner from the UK, I enjoy his style of humour which really makes me crease with laughter. After reading his post entitled "Greek Shelves & Colourful Questions" I reached out to him in person and he was super approachable and kindly shared some great writing tips. I've recommended him on my page because his work just brings joy to my day. Everybody needs him in their inbox :)
Aaaaah. Oh good lord. Ecky-thump. Eeee.* {stares at feet for about 6 hours} That is....ridiculously kind, Sarah. Thank you.
*Secret language of Northerners.
Great recommendation and good to see another Northerner in the UK. I'm based in Manchester. :)
and I enjoy your Substack too, Jamie!
Cheers Fiona!
Oh cool! I'll hop over and subscribe! I've just done a post on herbal drinking vinegars. I'm currently obsessed with botanical long drinks. If it's not clear from my feed title I'm a herbalist! I enjoy drinks AND tinctures, so write about both!
Will have to check that out. Really interested in AF drinks.
I'm a bit too into shrubs right now.... TY Fiona. I'll be sure to hop over to you too! Great to connect.
Sounds like being consigned to hell Michelle.
In all seriousness I've subscribed to your newsletter and look forward to reading fellow Northern content.
My blog on the difficulties of leaving teaching, education and musings on life;
https://jamescontreras.substack.com/
Well done for curating such an interesting topic which I'm certain will speak to so many readers. As a former teacher myself, I do find it has helped me be clearer in my writing and conveying my message. Most of my former colleagues have now left the profession so I think you've nailed a great target market and opened a worthwhile discussion on why people with such an important vocation are leaving the profession in droves. Will certainly check out your work. :)
Thanks for being here, James! What are you reading lately?
I'm quite new to the platform. Have you got any recommendations on education?
I know numerous people who've left teaching not because they didn't love it or the kids deeply but because the system was so broken. Blessings on your journey - I hope your find a way to teach, educate and touch lives in an even more wonderful way than you could have if teaching hadn't not worked out.
My wife just moved to private school this year because public school is so broken here right now.
Ironically, I did the opposite. Moved from private to public and am actually happier and less stressed.
haha yes! Each comes with their set hardships and frustrations. I'm sure you had parents that cared A TON about what you were teaching their kids... My wife's parents couldn't care less what their kids were doing as long as they weren't at home. Really hard on my wife to pour her heart into her kids everyday while worrying what they would go home to
Yep. And it's just such a mess right now.
Many friends have commented that there is more work in private, but the behaviour is better. Of course, this is massively school-dependent.
I hope she has a better experience!
Thanks for sharing your writings. I just stared writing about education too. Subscribe if you're interested: https://rethinkingedu.substack.com
Done! Feel free to follow us at litthinkpodcast.substack.com and share with any teacher friends!
Done, as well :-)
Thanks for sharing. I love the combination of literature and pop culture, and work at a school where that would be a wonderful way for students to engage.
I just subscribed. I write about education too, at terryf.Substack.com
Thanks everyone for the response. I've written private journals to myself for years but never shared my writing. I was quite nervous about it but really wanted to as teaching and education are some of the most important things in my life, but I felt I couldn't continue for many reasons. My following newsletter is on mental health in the profession, which hopefully I will discuss more as the blog continues. Thanks for all your support!
I just started my 21st year teaching but have been writing for years. I hope that you find this to be a good space to do that. I also have another Substack with a fellow English teacher who is taking a break from full time teaching: litthinkpodcast.substack.com
And I subscribed to yours!
Hi everyone! I’m relatively new to Substack and this is my first visit to the thread. Excited to be here! I’m always looking for new publications to serve as both inspiration and entertainment. Looking forward to the sharing and reading. :)
If you're looking for funny, earlier I shouted out Situation Normal, Here's Something, and myself, Field Research. Each hilarious in their own way. :-)
Thank you. I'll check those out!
Nice to meet you, Jodi. Welcome!
Welcome Jodi!
As the mom of a son in recovery (2 months clean), I am reading a few newsletters that are helping me understand the perspective of an alcoholic/addict. The funny thing is, what I’m reading is actually helping me just live my life in a more aware, more grateful way.
Check out Jamee’s newsletter:
https://macrodosing.substack.com?r=5apie&utm_medium=ios
And Randall’s:
https://thanksforlettingmeshare.substack.com?r=5apie&utm_medium=ios
And Matt’s:
https://idiotspit.substack.com?r=5apie&utm_medium=ios
Thanks, Holly! Randall and James’s both have the same effect on me too.
I love the Spittoon!
I just saw this and thank you so much! Love what you do, too!
Greetings! In a fit of exuberance I started two newsletters. Eclecticism, where I write about anything and everything as I love writing, and What Now?, where I write about education. They are are terryfreedman.substack.com and terryf.Substack.com
Cool! What are you reading Terry?
Omg! I read loads of substacks. The ones I've mentioned plus many others. I love the variety, and generosity
Shout-out time!! I missed you all last week. I'll share my personal shout-outs in a little while, but first and foremost I want to thank this whole community for being SO stellar, supportive, and amazing! Substack is a truly unique space, so shout-out to all of us! 🌿
Shout out to three funny guys this month.
First, shout out to Michael Estrin of Situation Normal! His everyday observations on the little absurdities of life will bring a smile to your face. Also, great movie references. Killer post: https://michaelestrin.substack.com/p/i-went-to-a-strangers-home-to-buy
Second, shout out to Eli Grober of Here’s Something! His weekly satire pinpoints and subverts our current cultural malaise. Find him frequently in McSweeney’s and the New Yorker as well. Killer post: https://eligrober.substack.com/p/every-oped-must-be-carried-to-term
Finally, shout out to my dark humor and satire newsletter, Field Research by Amran Gowani, which just wrapped up month three! I try to be as funny as Michael and Eli but usually end up being much more cynical and slightly more deranged. If that’s your jam, please check me out. My most popular post in July was inspired by a real talk I had with my six-year-old daughter about algorithms: https://agowani.substack.com/p/my-daughter-and-i-had-the-talk-about
If you need some laughs – and don’t we all – I hope you’ll consider subs to all three!
these are great thanks!
As Hamish wrote the other day, Substack is for communities. Now I’m afraid I’ve promoted his newsletter to death, but I think Thanks for Letting Me Share exemplifies this by creating a foundation for a strong sober community on Substack.
https://thanksforlettingmeshare.substack.com?r=1epxph&utm_medium=ios
But of course, communities are more than one person. So I also have to shout out Jamee Rowe’s Macrodosing (the sugar series is great.)
https://macrodosing.substack.com?r=1epxph&utm_medium=ios
I second Thanks for Letting Me Share!
Could not agree with you more! But I have to add that TFLMS and macrodosing are helping more than just the "sober community." There's good stuff there for all!
You guys are just way too nice--love you all, too!
The only drawback of Substack is having too much stuff to read! But that's a good drawback to have :)
Same. I feel like I'm always playing catchup.
I'd like to shoutout some of my favorite substacks:
https://olgaalexandra.substack.com/ -- Stories galore!
https://rebeccaholden.substack.com/ -- Super sweet and writes about her adventures trying not to get lost!
https://howaboutthis.substack.com/ -- Very nice guy (he's Canadian!) who will always leave you thinking!
Give them a look, they're worth it!
Mark, thanks so much for the shout-out! :D
Anytime! :)
Thanks Mark!
Anytime! :)
Shouting out three really funny Substacks.
First up - E.R. Flynn's Escape from Clowntown. https://www.erflynncomics.com/
Second up - Extra Evil by Dennard Dayle https://extraevil.substack.com/
Third up - Field Research by Amran Gowani https://agowani.substack.com/
All three of these Substacks will bring a smile to your face!
Thank you, Michael! Hard agree on Extra Evil. Will check out Escape from Clowntown.
You’ll dig it!
Hi everyone! Looking forward to discovering some new newsletters. I write a niche food newsletter about Goan cooking - yesterdayscurry.substack.com
My favourite newsletter to read is theask.substack.com by Ellen Donnelly - so useful for writing motivation, how to develop a niche, how to grow an audience etc, would definitely recommend
Yes, The Ask is great!
Subscribed. Learning about niche food and categories is always fun for me Emma. :)
Thanks Jamie!
Thanks for the recommendation, Emma, to check out Ellen's publication... exactly what I needed.
You won't find a funnier plant newsletter: https://yourplantdaddy.substack.com/
One I never miss: https://patentdrop.substack.com/
What inspired Your Plant Daddy?
My plants were sick 😷 . Every time I looked up symptoms and issues, I'd run into "encyclopedia style entertainment" solutions. I wanted to jazz it up.
Also ad revenue sounded like a cool thing 😂
This reminded me of a post I read where Anne Kadet (of CAFE ANNE) polled her readers about whether or not her neighbor should "decapitate" her rubber plant. I have never followed a plant thread so closely in my life! HA!
https://annekadet.substack.com/i/65248911/rubber-plant-update-and-poll
Love this!
Subscribed after reading your top post! So great. Might even pluck up the courage to prop my ficus 😬
YES! Propagation Station is the way to go, let me know how it goes! 🤓
Ok your Substack looks amazing...
Thank you! 😍
Hi All! Glad to be here - I'm really enjoying Abigail Bergstrom's newsletter "Something to Say" which offers Writing Advice + Publishing Guidance + Cultural Commentary. I especially her most recent post about "failing" at a writing retreat. So relatable. https://abigailbergstrom.substack.com/
Feel free to also check out my own newsletter "Cheers! - A weekly taste of curiosity, food, career, and life in London". Each Friday, you can expect a personal essay, a recipe, and a book recommendation! https://cheerskelley.substack.com/ Cheers to you!
LOVE the Cheers logo. You might want to checkout the visuals meetups Jo is running? (You are already rocking it) https://on.substack.com/p/shoutout-14/comment/8171192
Thanks Katie - I'll definitely check it out!
Substack writer newbie here! Looking forward to discovering new writers on this thread!
Nice to meet you, Leila. Welcome to Substack!
Thank you, and you too! xoxo
pieces sounds up my alley, thanks for sharing
Just read contours of help: Wow!! So glad I've commented and found you like through this thread! xoxo
thanks leila! same
Looking forward to your end of the month instalment :)
Thank you!! And actually so glad I commented on this thread! Your area of expertise definitely interests me, can't wait to read! xoxo
That’s great!! I’m glad you commented too! :) x
I’m pumped to meet other writers… I have no writing friends lol. I wanna give a shout-out to oliur.substack.com awesome tech reviewer with an amazing aethetic 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Nice to meet you, Spencer. Welcome!
Thanks, Pablo! Nice to meet you as well.
I'm Hoang, I write a food(ish) newsletter called Nourish Me. I really enjoy Ruth Stroud's newsletter because she combines food and her travels, which is always entertaining and educational! https://ruthtalksfood.substack.com/
Your newsletter looks just up my food(ish) street! Very glad to have found it! :)
Thanks Hannah!
*waves from Portland* Great rec! Just subbed
Thanks Erin!
Some lovely letters on movies, poetry, and writing:
Celia Mattison's Deeper Into Movies: https://deeperintomovies.substack.com/
In Writing with Hattie Crisell: https://inwriting.substack.com/
Plus, my favorite poetry newsletter, Pop Poetry : https://poppoetry.substack.com/
Want to give a shout-out to Ti0 who writes The Infinite Zero Experience, that's what brought me to Substack and more great reading! https://ti0x.substack.com is an excellent place for thought-provoking articles and videos about mental health, emotional intelligence, and consciousness development. Hope you enjoy it too!
Great reco. Thank you.
Thanks Ro!
I have a couple of newsletters here. Strange New Worlds (https://newworlds.substack.com) is devoted to my creative writing and has original stories and poems. And I'm just launching The Indie Life (https://indielife.substack.com) which will feature publishing and marketing advice for indie authors.
Some of my favorite newsletters on here include:
Short Stories by Phillip Carter (https://realphillipcarter.substack.com)
Rogue Writer by Shari Lopatin (https://sharilopatin.substack.com)
Armchair Alien (https://armchairalien.substack.com)
The Storyletter (https://storyletter.substack.com)
I'm enjoying the humor and art of Roman Muradov ( he likes cats too!) https://bluebed.substack.com/
Fun! Wish it was more than once a month :)
Me too!
Love the tone and art style. Subbed to Roman's and to yours.
Hey everyone… I’m shouting out two fellow writers today:
Jo's Epistolary – I think Jo has created a beautiful space to get lost in…I enjoy the word visuals from - so creative and inspiring! Find it here https://jopetroni.substack.com/
Three Small Smiles - There are plenty of reasons to smile each week - reading this newsletter is one of those reasons – it’s quick and to the point…and it makes me smile! Find it here https://threesmallsmiles.substack.com/
My favorite newsletter article this month came from Dianne Jacob’s Newsletter: Why Are Many Modern Recipes a Challenge? https://diannejacob.substack.com/p/why-are-many-modern-recipes-a-challenge
Thank you, Jack! What a lovely shout out. I appreciate it! :)
see...mutual superfans!
☺️
Interesting picks! I had not heard of these. I'll totally check them out now 👀