Will Leitch's weekly newsletter pairs a personal essay with links to his other writing. The sample issues cover a movie scene, turning 51, and a 1996 college newspaper anecdote, written in a warm, chatty voice.
Website: https://williamfleitch.substack.com
A personal diary-style newsletter from musician and memoirist Amy Rigby about touring, family life, moving house and the day-to-day realities of promoting a book and performing. Each issue mixes candid anecdotes with warm, self-aware reflections on music and motherhood.
A personal songwriting newsletter by a working musician who reflects on the creative process, memories of studio life, and the emotional forces behind songs. Each issue pairs personal essays with cover versions and discussion of artists like Townes Van Zandt.
A personal, irreverent vibes-based newsletter by Meaghan Garvey that mixes travelogue, pop culture riffs and Midwestern observations, often self-deprecating. Readers get witty essays about road trips, Rust Belt and Midwest places, and cultural commentary.
A personal and essayistic newsletter by a former Mormon writer who blends historical archive digging with reflections on AI, forecasting and the uncertain future. Issues range from cultural commentary on 'good enough' AI output to memoir-style pieces on faith, family and growing up gay.
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