The best Indie Web newsletters

Nicholas J. Collins shares literary fantasy fiction, such as serialized prologues, alongside posts on software development, indie web projects like the slowclap applause platform, and privacy-respecting design. Readers get a mix of creative writing and thoughtful product rationale from a developer-author.

G. Casqueiro writes personal reflections on a late-career shift into indie web experiments, local-first tools and AI, mixing tool reviews with family and agency life. Issues cover a new open-source coding-agent interface, the shutdown of the privacy-focused Skiff suite after an acquisition, and the effects of a US export directive on a frontier AI model.

Ethērea is a personal newsletter blending reflective essays, a quoted 'word of wisdom', and playful creative prompts. Issues cover themes like listening, poetic web projects, and personal calm, with small activities readers can try.

Desiree Dahl's personal blog shares her illustration projects, printmaking work and reflections on independent web publishing, art and nature. Issues mix portfolio showcases with practical guides for creative non-developers and studio updates.