Substacks recommended by Sharon Wishnow | Research for Writers and Other Curious People

Recommended by Sharon Wishnow

We invite you to join us in conversations about how we experience the world as women, partners, mothers, and writing professionals—expect guest posts, book discussions, plus reflections on our space in current culture.

The (Writing) Group Chat

By Hadley Leggett

Four debut authors chat about writing, friendship, motherhood, and the magic of women supporting women.

Christine’s Substack

By Christine Gunderson

My personal Substack

Quick & Dirty Research

By Nancy J. Fagan

Thanks for joining me here where my focus is research. Quick and dirty. I love the sharing and trading of fact-finding paths, and learning new things about old things.

A Little Qwerty

By Amy Dressler

Amy Dressler's monthly newsletter; what's new, whats next, what's good, and what's on my mind.

The Observer Effect

By Denis-Jose Francois

For most of my life Ive travelled the world for both work and leisure. All the while I've been blogging, podcasting, writing up my thoughts and observations. This is my attempt to collect it all together and see something interesting emerges.

Sometimes Snarkastic

By Zelly

A bi-monthly collection of sometimes snarky, sometimes serious musings of a writer fumbling through life’s shoulds and shouldn’ts, the do’s, don’ts and must haves.

Author Confessions: The Facts Behind the Fiction

By Linden Stewart

Bimonthly newsletter with author interviews exploring how they use “write what you know” to create the stories we love

An Unfinished Story

By Sarah McCraw Crow

Books, art, late bloomers, and midlife authors. Because at midlife, our story is still unfinished.

Loreteller's Compendium

I write about narrative psychology, storytelling, worldbuilding, parenting, metamodernism, hidden patterns, and the oneness of all things.

Great content on character and world-building presented in a fresh way with new insight that is fun to read.

- Sharon Wishnow

This Dream Is a Poem

By Tzivia Gover

More than just a newsletter, this is your cozy, literary home for dreams, writing, and the surprising places where they intersect.

Tzivia Gover's method of capturing dreams to generate creative work is a shot of creative juice.

- Sharon Wishnow

Write with Swati

By Swati Hegde

Welcome to a world of writing tips, book updates, and all things Swati Hegde 💛

A Cartoon Every Thursday

By Katherine Bettis

Get a cartoon every Thursday.

Comics! Yes we need weekly humor!

- Sharon Wishnow

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).

Courtney's solid writing advice and support for the writing community is worthwhile for writers at any stage of their careers.

- Sharon Wishnow

Brain Health Kitchen

By Annie Fenn

A food lover's guide for taking care of your brain.

The Debutante Ball

By DebBallAuthors@gmail.com

Empowering women debut authors since 2007

I'm a 2024 Deb. Come along as 4 new authors tell it like it is.

- Sharon Wishnow

Publishing Confidential

By Kathleen Schmidt

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

Ill-Behaved Women

By LL Kirchner

Because history is already littered with the untold stories of women.

Climate Fiction Writers League

Over 200 authors using our work to raise awareness about climate change. Subscribe for writing essays, interviews and climate news. To join as a writer, visit climate-fiction.org

The Practicing Writer 2.0: A Newsletter from Erika Dreifus

By Erika Dreifus/The Practicing Writer Newsletter

Curating fee-free (AND paying) calls and competitions—plus other resources—for writers of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.

Agents and Books

By Kate McKean

The FAQ on how to find an agent and how to write books, all in one place.

Kate answers all the questions. Publishing, agents, angst and more.

- Sharon Wishnow