Substacks recommended by Autumn Widdoes

Recommended by Autumn Widdoes

The Republic of Letters is a hub for literary and cultural writing; and a new, genuinely democratic type of digital publication.

Derek Pollard

• Helping writers get into print since 1991 • Poets on Poetry Series Editor (Univ. of Michigan Press): poets-on-poetry.carrd.co • Author of ‘On the Verge of Something Bright and Good’ (Barrow Street) & ‘Inconsequentia’ (BlazeVOX)

Rock-Paper-Shadows

Staci Layne Wilson, author and filmmaker.

The Electric Knowledge Foundation

By Nicholas Yanes

Random thoughts, academic flair, electric writing. This Substack is Streets Ahead

Interim

A Journal of Poetry and Poetics Since 1944.

Hello - Marble

By Marble

Diary entries, rambling, embarrassment....

Telling and Selling Your Story

By Jen Grisanti

My Substack is designed to demystify the writing process for TV, feature, & novel writers. I offer insights into my 30 years in the entertainment industry from the perspective of a studio executive and writing instructor. Write from your emotional truth.

Vegas All In

The People. The City. The Neon. Vegas All In delves into the past, present and future of Las Vegas with captivating and unique storytelling. A docuseries by Vegas PBS.

The Middle East-Told Slant

By Ethan D. Chorin

Providing under-reported, non-partisan context on Middle East politics and conflicts. Former US diplomat, author of "Benghazi: A New History" ('22) and past contributor to Foreign Affairs, the NYT, Salon, and the FT.

Excellent analysis on international politics and affairs from someone who understands them. Easy to read. Plus he also writes about his dog, which is how I ended up discovering his Substack.

- Autumn Widdoes

Woman of Letters

By Naomi Kanakia

I write about the Great Books, classic literature, and the contemporary publishing world.

Dramatic Roots

By Ren Powell

Exploring human behavior through the lens of nature: memoir, poetry, hybrid essays, and works for the stage. Welcome!

50 Things to do in your 50s

By Valerie's Substack

Recovering my voice and health, one thing at a time. Explorer of within and without. Our 50s can liberate us, if we stay open and get through the shitstorms.

The Book I Want to Write

By Paul Zakrzewski

I focus on the place where urgency meets resistance—what gets in the way of the writing the big, scary things you want to. Also, home of THE BOOK I HAD TO WRITE podcast. Currently publishes 2x a month.

Art Dogs

By Bailey Richardson

Meet the beloved pets that lived with beloved artists. Posts delivered monthly.

Leisy’s Substack

By Our Time Down Here

My personal Substack

Anti Terri’s Substack

By Terri Lloyd

My story will end as it began, with a poop story.

Sims Library of Poetry

We are the first Black-owned poetry library in the state of California. We aim to engage with the South L.A. community by offering a space to read, write, study, perform, and appreciate poetry.

Substack Writers at Work with Sarah Fay

For people who want real, long-term Substack growth: Expert guidance from the leading Substack Strategist, Sarah Fay * A top-10, featured Substack

Poetics with Robert Charboneau

Notes Toward a Study of Poetry

To a Green Thought

By Garth Greenwell

Books, art, music, movies

Poetry Today

By Maya C. Popa

Weekly poetry curations & literary lessons designed to transform your writing life

Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette

By Jeannine

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

Excellent writing advice and courses to help you become a better writer.

- Autumn Widdoes

5AM StoryTalk

By Cole Haddon

A place to talk about stories in all their forms, the craft that goes into them, and the role art plays in our lives.

Generous writer. Excellent writing about all things story related - with a focus on screenwriting. You will learn something new from every post you read.

- Autumn Widdoes

THE KUREISHI CHRONICLES

By Hanif Kureishi

Dispatches from my hospital bed. Writing on writing; sex and drugs and music, TV shows and writers I admire, my memories, among other matters.

Everything is Personal

By Laurie Stone

The story is not about what happened, it's about what the narrator makes of what happened.

The Gallery Companion

By Dr Victoria Powell

Art without the confusing art speak. Stories about all the stuff that artists explore and question: what’s going on, how we think and behave, and the role of art in our world.

Musings with Chloé Valdary

Wherever Muse is, there I will follow. ✨

Writers Are Superstars

By Kern Carter

Connecting writing and publishing to pop culture through film, music, and other creative industries so writers learn their true value as superstars. Plus convos on craft and literary criticism.

Stunning Sentences

By Nina Schuyler

Admiring, mooning over, loving, and learning to write stunning sentences

Footnotes and Tangents

By Simon Haisell

Slow reads of great books. Book guides and a reading community to help you get more from the best stories.

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

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

Meaningfully Mundane

By Alex McBrairty

Extraordinary lessons from life's ordinary moments.

Sent Tenses

By Steve Conway

Story Club with George Saunders

A place to explore the way the short story works.

Blossoming Art From The Heart

By Michelle Joy Brown

Art from the Heart began after MJB suffered a stroke. Here my goal is to inspire, encourage and support others on their own creative journeys after suffering from deliberating illnesses or diseases. #artmakesmehappy artbringsmejoy #StrokeWarriors

Short Story

By Palisatrium

Author Payout = $100 + 50% of subscription revenue. No Fee to Apply. Readers get one quality story a month and support artists with their contributions.