Louis Barney Katz, a former designer-turned-IT worker who now performs full-time, shares personal anecdotes about storytelling gigs, acting jobs, odd encounters with businesses, and his quirky plans for Shakespeare and Bible parodies. Each issue is a chatty, self-deprecating account of his life and career, with promotion for his shows and websites.
Website: https://lbkatz.com
A literary newsletter by novelist Elif Shafak that weaves reflections on paintings, books, folklore and storytelling traditions with drawn-from-notebook anecdotes and news of her own work. Readers get personal, essayistic meditations on how stories and ideas travel across cultures.
Porchlandia is a serialized fiction project of audio drama episodes with accompanying written prose and songs, following a porch community of animal characters such as Senty, Milton and Brent. It also includes an advice-style column, 'Ask Senty'.
Matthew Kerns writes personal essays and reviews on Western American history, including a multi-part Modoc War series and book reviews of Western-themed works. The newsletter mixes narrative history, literary criticism and family anecdotes in a warm, literate voice.
A magazine-style newsletter of long-form features on travel, culture, photography and storytelling, with each issue pairing essays with image captions. It suits readers who want reflective, place-based writing rather than tips or itineraries.
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