✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. Books, work, wellbeing & creativity. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" — The Times

Thoughts on burnout, self-care, and the ways we come back to ourselves.

Where readers discuss what we love about literature • By Kolina Cicero

Making writing sexy in that messy, French-girl kind of way (Fleabag anyone?). Smut takes, writing routines, chaotic diary entries, links to writing accessories, ill-timed jokes, etc...

A place to explore the way the short story works.

CRAFT TALK is a weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity from author Jami Attenberg. This is also the home of #1000wordsofsummer, where, once a year, we write 1000 words a day together for two weeks straight.

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).

fiction craft, publishing demystification, weird books, other things

honest advice about making a career as an author today

News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.

Writing advice and book publishing insights from industry leaders and established authors put together by your friendly neighborhood book editor!

Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff is a writer and climate communicator who hosts the Good Newsletter (since 2008) on Substack, "Ask an Author" on Instagram, and the Santa Monica Silent Book Club IRL.

Hi, and welcome to my newsletter! I'm an author and literary agent, here to talk about all things publishing: the good, the bad and the ugly. So glad you're here!

Blogging like it's 2004. A round up of my posts, including news and book reviews, plus a featured essay for paid subscribers.

Friday Reads, plus deep dives into the art of storytelling — book talk, essays on the creative life, and practical craft for curious readers and writers at any stage. Also features the 22 Steps Novel Writing Series.

Book news, behind-the-scenes glimpses into the novel writing life. SUMMER OF LOVE is out July 7, 2026. (Archive contains Authors Over 40 interview series.)

Instead of sending my friends 25-minute-long voicenotes about the "state of the world", I've decided to turn my armchair sociology into a weekly essay. Also, I'm in recovery for perfectionism and trying not to overthink it so there are occasional typos 🤢

📝 Helping writers train like elite athletes 🏆 Training, support, and community to nurture your innate talent

Hannah Mary McKinnon is a thriller author who also writes holiday romantic-comedies under the pseudonym Holly Cassidy. This is her (ir)regular newsletter about what's going on in her writing world.