Substacks recommended by Melissa Wiley

Recommended by Melissa Wiley

poetry, literature, art, and all the beautiful things through which heart sings to heart

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The Sunny Pages

By Wendi Gratz

Joyful creative pursuits of all kinds. Sneak peeks, free patterns, exclusive discounts, recipes, book recommendations, and happiness. (free--with option to upgrade for extras)

One Deep Drawer

By Kortney Garrison

SoulStack by Beth Kempton

📖 Insights into the creative life from bestselling British non-fiction author Beth Kempton. ✍️Home of the SoulCircle writing community. All welcome ❤️ Global Top 5 Substack Education publication.

A Fan's Notes, by Nick Hornby

Music, books, movies, work, football, TV and so on.

In nearly 20 years of blogging, I've written about a LOT of books and have celebrated a lot of authors. And I think I wrote more posts about Nick Hornby's books than any other author, except maybe Helene Hanff. Such a treat to see him here on Substack.

- Melissa Wiley

Woman of Letters

By Naomi Kanakia

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

mel writes books

By Melanie Leavey

I'm an indie author of magical realism/cosy fantasy. Here you'll find assorted musings on my writing process, creativity and life as a contemplative creative in a capitalist hellscape 😎. Pull up a chair, the kettle's on...

Brian’s Substack

By Brian Bouldrey

My personal Substack

Kristen Rutherford: ALL TIME FLAVORS

Professional Writer/Photographer. Lead writer for the "Anime Awards Live From Tokyo" and currently working on a photographic series called "Invisible." East Coast roots. Lives in Los Angeles. Heart is in Tokyo.

FrizzLit

By Christopher Frizzelle

Exploring literature and art together.

Closely Reading

By haley

essays & musings about literature, film, and art from a literature phd, plus a book club for close readers

CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY with Evelyn Skye

I’m Evelyn Skye—NYT bestselling novelist, podcast host, and believer in the quiet power of creativity & kindness. Subscribe for behind-the-scenes of publishing, reflections on storytelling & ambition, and what it means to live a literary life with heart.

Substack Writers at Work with Sarah Fay

Trusted by 36,000+ Substack writers and creators since 2022. Expert guidance for real growth from the world's leading Substack Strategist, Sarah Fay.

Julia Sweeney

I make occasional videos and essays. I answer every comment. I am glad you are here. xoxo Julia

Back in the heyday of blogging, Julia's blog was my absolute favorite (and that's saying something, because I loved a lot of blogs). Each month I looked forward to her insightful, funny, compassionate notes on the books & films she'd enjoyed. Her Substack delights me in just the same way.

- Melissa Wiley

Elizabeth Goudge Bookclub’s Substack

💙Sharing the Joy of Goudge in Monthly Read-Alongs💙 Elizabeth Goudge (1900-1984) was a British author of fiction for adults and children. She won the Carnegie Medal for British children's books in 1946 for The Little White Horse.

The Villager

By Tom Cox

New writing on landscape, music, books, folklore, psychedelia, the natural world and other misty magical things outside the mainstream.

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.

Noted

By Jillian Hess

Tips from the world's best note takers

For Dear Life with Maggie Smith

A newsletter about writing & other things that make this life dear—from the poet, not the dame

It's Good to Be Here

By Amy Stewart

Be the artist in residence of your world. A weekly dose of wonder from artist and bestselling author Amy Stewart. Supporters get art tutorials and a deeper dive.

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.

appleturnover

By elisa rathje

small works to regenerate life

I Might Could Do That!

By Christine Nishiyama

Illustrated essays from an artist (and mom and human) on living the creative life. Pondering questions like: What makes art, Art? Why do we make art? And how can we make the art that feels like our own?

Story Club with George Saunders

A place to explore the way the short story works.

SOCIAL MEDIA ESCAPE CLUB

By Social Media Escape Club

Quit social media and build community without algorithms. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Ten Minute Artist - Daily Creative Joy

By Adam Ming

Drawing & writing prompts to stretch your creative muscles and build a bias for creative action and breakthrough by Award-winning illustrator, Adam Ming

Austin Kleon

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

A Writer's Notebook

By Summer Brennan

essays, art, and inspiration from an American writer in Paris

The SneakyArt Post

By Nishant Jain

Secretly drawn art of the world, delivered to your inbox.

I find myself returning to Nishant Jain’s drawings over and over again. There's magic in the way he captures the extraordinary ordinary.

- Melissa Wiley

The Clearing by Katherine May

By The Clearing with Katherine May

A newsletter and community for wild minds, winterers and enchantment-seekers with internationally bestselling author Katherine May.

Both Are True

By Alex Dobrenko

Funny, deep, relatable stories from a dad to two, husband to one, friend to all (free for all) + BATCAVE (workshops, cowriting, "community") for paid subscribers.