Substacks recommended by Nicole Chilton

Recommended by Nicole Chilton

THE BIG ONE explores the practical aspects of creative living in a world that makes this lifestyle really tough.

Helping you find the good stuff. A weekly newsletter sharing useful recommendations and curated style edits — written by a bookish homebody.

Story Club with George Saunders

A place to explore the way the short story works.

Austin Kleon

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

Kleon's books, particulary "Show Your Work," is what motivated and inspired me to start putting my own art out in the world. His newsletter is a continuation of his cheerleading efforts!

- Nicole Chilton

Under The Dogwood Tree

By Sarah K

Monthly-ish updates on reading, creative pursuits, and raising a family in the Ozarks.

CRAFT TALK

By Craft Talk

CRAFT TALK is a weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity from author Jami Attenberg. This is also the home of #1000wordsofsummer, where, once a year, we write 1000 words a day together for two weeks straight. (In 2024 it begins 6/1!)

twobossydames

By Dame Margaret

In which Margaret & Sophie & Karen boss the Internet with impeccable discernment & insouciant charm. Cultural recommendations & commentary every Friday evening.

Pure joy and whimsy, I look forward to the Dames' musings.

- Nicole Chilton