Substacks recommended by Carolyn Flynn

Recommended by Carolyn Flynn

Dennis Michael Burke

Political organizer, author, and ghostwriter.

An inside look at the joy of participating in democracy

- Carolyn Flynn

What Comes Next?

By Abigail Thomas

Something odd will cross my mind, or a memory will catch me off guard, or my monkey mind will swing from the ceiling fan, or a tiny ant will crawl up the bookcase next to my chair. Then I get curious and curiosity is the first step in an unknown direction

Robert Townsend

By Robert Townsend

Hello everyone... welcome to my blog. Here's where I'll be sharing some of my thoughts, progress images, stories, and creative life news. Hope you enjoy it!

HYSTERICAL

By Elissa Bassist

HYSTERICAL is a newsletter about the book Hysterical, which is about how a woman’s voice develops (or doesn’t) in a culture where men talk and women should really keep it down.

Writerly Things with Brooke Warner

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

An Angel's Share with Terry Price

Do you remember the scene from The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy lands in Oz and the world goes from black & white to bold, bright, colors? She begins her adventure, taking us along her journey of wonder, amazement, and joy. Join me on my pilgrimage!

David Whyte

Poems, essays and commentaries as well as insights from my Three Sundays Series.

I'm recommending the poet David Whyte to all Story Catalyst subscribers because he holds the writer's soul dear. He knows the pilgrimage we are on, as we attune to both the inner landscape and the road just beyond ourselves, always beckoning.

- Carolyn Flynn

Jenny’s Universe

By Jenny Tallent

What is the truth about intuitive work?

Wallflower Chats

By Thao Thai

A newsletter digging into all the things that make us curious

Matriarchal Blessing

By Celeste Davis

Catharsis for your feminist awakening.

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. On books, work, wellbeing & creativity. 5th literature Substack globally. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" —The Times

Publishing Confidential

By Kathleen Schmidt

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

Richard Goodman's Newsletter

Humor, as often as possible. Plus living in rural Louisiana. And other stuff.

NewPages Newsletter

Welcome to the NewPages newsletter. See what’s new at NewPages along with active contests, calls for submissions, creative writing programs, writing conferences, and more.

The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad

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

Elliott Confidential

By Christopher Elliott

The newsletter the travel industry doesn't want you to read.

Tragedy Plus Time

By Elissa Bassist

An award-deserving newsletter that mixes writing advice, unsolicited advice, therapy, tragedy, comedy, and maybe more (sex tips?).

How to Glow in the Dark

By Neon Literary

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

Poe Can Save Your Life

By Catherine Baab-Muguira

Gothic self-help for writers and other creators.

Disjointed

By Hamish McKenzie (Disjointed)

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

On Substack

By Substack Writers

Resources, news, and stories for and about writers. Written by the Substack team.

Are you getting started on Substack and aiming to grow your following? This series will help!

- Carolyn Flynn