Substacks recommended by Kate Mildenhall

Recommended by Kate Mildenhall

Notes on writing, reading, motherhood, landscape and craft.

For readers with an interest in children's & YA literature, both current and vintage, as well as general fiction, here's writing and publishing advice from an award-winning author and editor who has worked in and around the industry for 25 years.

Katherine Collette

Cartoons, ideas, writing-related. I'm interested ways to think that help creatives. Also: it's short.

Bijoux

By Natasha Lester

Little gems of writing, words and wisdom from author Natasha Lester.

ephemera

By Sam Coley

photos without an album, postcards without stamps

Meg’s Musings

By Meg Dunley

Things that catch my eye as I try to understand the world - like congregations of aphids, conversations overheard, interrelationships, or stories from the wild - writing craft and observations from coaching. Come along for the ride.

Long time lover of Meg's musings in whatever way I can get them! Thoughtful, generous voice in your feed.

- Kate Mildenhall

Nervous Laughter

By Rick Morton

life, writing and other tragedies

On Things

By Madeleine Dore

A place to ruminate on various things from creativity to the complexities of being alive (without feeling rushed towards having the answer)

Alice on Sunday

By Alice Elliott Dark

Dispatches about literature and life.

The Tortoise by Brooke McAlary

In a world made for hares, spend time feeding your inner tortoise. Created by author Brooke McAlary (Slow, Care and Destination Simple) The Tortoise is an online community where we explore and experiment with all things slow.

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry by 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).

PEARLER

By Claire Christian

Pearler: a person who's diving for, and sharing pearls [of wisdom]. A weekly newsletter by storyteller, Claire Christian, filled with pep-talks, ponderings and play.

Story Club with George Saunders

A place to explore the way the short story works.

Because, um, George Saunders?! Total fangirl. Saunders is exceedingly generous with his posts, wisdom sharing and general writing and book chat. Hard recommend.

- Kate Mildenhall

Adjacent Possible

By Steven Johnson

A newsletter from author Steven Johnson exploring where good ideas come from—and how to keep them from turning against us.

The Sit Spot

By Maggie Mackellar

A weekly newsletter of observations, field notes, ruminations and recommendations from writer Maggie MacKellar.

My first ever substack sub and I LOVE IT! Arrives in time for my Tuesday cuppa every week. Love hearing Maggie's tales from the farm and her exceptional book & listening recommendations.

- Kate Mildenhall

Austin Kleon

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

Black Justice Journalism

By Amy McQuire

Black Justice Journalism fights for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Resistance. Presence. Justice. Power.

From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy

Essays, criticism, and interviews on food culture, media, and politics sent out on Monday morning. Paid subscribers receive additional posts on Fridays and have access to commenting, the recipe archive, and more.

IAIN RYAN'S NEWSLETTER

By Iain Ryan

Novelist working in Crime Fiction & Noir | Building a sustainable writing career piece by piece.

The Bowerbird

Recommended by Kate Mildenhall