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Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler

Exclusive fiction too out-there for prime time, by the author of Fight Club. Writing lessons. Lurid back story.

Chuck is my writing coach and pulls no punches.

- Toby Neal

The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad

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

Touching, inspiring, connecting with others, this community is headed by a human who lights the world.

- Toby Neal

On Substack

By Substack Writers

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

Red Dirt Rambler

By Holly Robinson

Never let the chores list win! Whether you want to hike, write, paint, or read, give yourself time to do it. Nobody else will.

They Keep Telling Me I Should Write My Memoir

By Beth Robinson

All the stories I sometimes tell and some of the stories I never told.

A truthful and engaging exploration of the process of writing a memoir.

- Toby Neal

Everything Is Amazing

By Mike Sowden

A newsletter about seeing more, feeling more, and asking better questions. Curiosity makes everything better - but can it be *learned*? Let's find out.

Love the passion for nature and essential curiosity of this newsletter!

- Toby Neal

Natural Wonders

By Heather Wall

A photo-illustrated newsletter that asks and answers random questions about weird natural phenomena

I love the deep dives into nature!

- Toby Neal

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

The work that goes into this blog is intense, and it's deepened my understanding of issues by learning the context and backstory. Eternally grateful to this lady for holding up a light to dispel my political ignorance and humanize the chaos of Washington DC.

- Toby Neal

AffirmationChickens

By Affirmation Chickens

Your positive poultry message

My weekly virtual farm life smilefest. I <3 this blog and the animals with hilarious names.

- Toby Neal

The Turnstone

By Melanie Newfield

I believe that the science behind important issues should be accessible to everyone

By turns chilling, illuminating, and motivating, this blog on climate change educates even when I want to hide.

- Toby Neal

Subtle Maneuvers

By Mason Currey

A fortnightly newsletter on routines, rituals, and wriggling through a creative life, from the author of Daily Rituals: How Artists Work

Tender truth surgically handled that inspires creativity.

- Toby Neal

Weirdo Poetry

By Jason McBride

A daily 2-minute hit of wonder, contemplation, and mindfulness with poetry, comics and micro-essays

This guy is pushing the boundaries of known poetry expression and I am often surprised and inspired. Doesn't get better than that.

- Toby Neal

Austin Kleon

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

It's All In the Perspective

By Maryanne James

Offering my perspective on a range of issues in the hope I can encourage others to think.

A reflective blog covering the broad topic of LIFE! Enjoyable and thought provoking.

- Toby Neal

Travels Across America by Michelle and Chris Jacobs

Travel Reflections and Lessons in Life

Been enjoying this thoughtful and interesting travel blog!

- Toby Neal

Culture Study

By Anne Helen Petersen

Think more about the culture that surrounds you

Diverse topics and sensitive dissection with an emphasis on community.

- Toby Neal

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares thoughts about sports, politics, and popular culture and how they define America.

Huge fan of this blog, whether for movie recs or political rants, it's all brain food.

- Toby Neal

Cheryl Strayed's Dear Sugar

This is the home of two newsletters by Cheryl Strayed. Paid subscribers receive Cheryl's Dear Sugar Letter once a month (both audio & written), and her regular newsletter 4-6 times a year. Free subscribers get her regular newsletter only. Thanks!

Been loving this woman's writing for ages. Read with tissues at hand.

- Toby Neal

The Art of Noticing

By Rob Walker Art of Noticing

Ideas, inspiration, and prompts for creativity, work, and staying human. From author Rob Walker.

The original blog that brought me to Substack. I love the premise and the exercises.

- Toby Neal

I THINK I'M TRIPPING

By Matthew Propert

Stories, inspirations, daily life, and other adventures with Matthew Propert, an American currently living in Lviv, Ukraine

Enjoying the voice of the writer and exploits shared in this newsletter!

- Toby Neal