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Violinist and songwriter Andrew Bird shares behind-the-scenes accounts of writing songs, including a collaborative piece with drummer Ted Poor, and discusses technique and the process of turning ideas into finished music. The newsletter mixes practical craft notes with personal reflections on the wider world.
A cartoonist's personal letters from his studio in São Paulo, covering his work drawing Archie comics, sketches and process, and reflections on creative life. Occasional issues in Portuguese touch on Brazilian politics and the role of comics and voice in society.
A.C. Newman, bandleader of The New Pornographers, writes personal updates on tour life, arrangement choices, band lineup changes and visa troubles, alongside merch and fan announcements. Readers get an inside look at the creative process and day-to-day realities of a working indie band.
Weekly newsletter from New Yorker cartoonist Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell featuring sketchbook cartoons, rejected gag ideas, and personal commentary on her work, book tour and life. Readers get a behind-the-scenes look at how gag cartoons are conceived, alongside outspoken opinions on culture and current events.
A novelist shares personal, candid updates on her book drafting process, including weekly word counts, reading notes and reflections on creative rhythms. Recent issues also cover her decision to write at her own pace given ADHD and autism.
A personal newsletter from musician Lucy Moon mixing song demos, reflections on sobriety and nostalgia for albums like Blonde, and updates on her music career and sponsored lifestyle content. Paid subscribers get full demos, lyrics and fuller essays.
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