Cheryl Strayed shares personal essays on grief, running, and writing, along with an occasional interview series in which authors answer questions about five things. Readers get intimate, candid first-person writing from the author of Wild and the Dear Sugar columns.

A weekly newsletter from the author of Steal Like an Artist, mixing curated lists of links and quotations with typewriter interviews of artists and writers conducted by mail. Readers get creative inspiration, book and art recommendations, and a personal view of a working creative life.

A Substack from bestselling author Katherine May combining personal essays on rest, care and meaning with a weekly podcast of author conversations and community extras. Readers get reflective writing, book recommendations and bonus listens for paid subscribers.

A weekly newsletter from author Jami Attenberg offering reflections on writing, creativity and staying focused on creative work. It also hosts the annual #1000wordsofsummer challenge, where participants write 1000 words a day for two weeks.