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Rebecca Makkai's Substack: mostly writing and books! but also Zillow, true crime, etymology, food, general inanity

Life advice, fun finds, and dating gossip — from Joanna Goddard and the Cup of Jo team.

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).

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

Happily Ever Afters (HEAs), writing, books, food, pop culture, and other fixations by romance author Gina Banks

Always apologizing for bumping into inanimate objects & correcting your pronunciation of my name. NOW THAT WE DON'T TALK (Berkley 2026)

Romance rants & raves from author Alyssa Jarrett

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

Biweekly essays on writing my first novel in my 40s, as I juggle family life and my dream of becoming a published author.

Welcome to your new favorite writing community! Discuss & demystify publishing with candid interviews, fresh writing tips & industry intel from a NYT bestselling thriller author. (Public posts = book news, Ask a Bookseller & occasional satire). Join us!

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

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.

a little laugh is a weekly dose of humor in a sea (inbox) of darkness

Writers chatting about writing. If you’ve written a book and are wondering what do I do now, this is the place for you.

A newsletter about reading & writing & the never-ending conversation.

A twice weekly newsletter chock-full of guidance and support from publishing industry insiders. Expect author interviews, guest blogs, giveaways, and more!

Personal essays on life and writing, plus updates on my journey to publication, the odd notes app poem, and a running list of my current (music, book, TV, podcast, food) obsessions.

I'm an author, reader, bookseller and former journalist — welcome to my Substack! Join me as I chronicle my journey to land an agent and get published + post about all things book-related!