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Recommended by Stephanie Vanderslice

Dressing for Dystopia

By Stacey Margaret Jones

Getting dressed and going out into the world after January 20, 2025.

My new favorite substack!

- Stephanie Vanderslice

Central Arkansas Community Theatre

By Caleb Patton

Dedicated to giving up-to-date news on showtimes/dates, audition notices, and season announcements for the Central Arkansas area

The Pink Stuff

By Sara Batkie

Monthly recommendations of what's been getting under my skin. Launching Jan. 2025

I can't wait to see what Sara Batik has to say!

- Stephanie Vanderslice

Dustin Whittington

Reporting from Quiltropolis

By Marianne Fons

Marianne Fons writes from the small town of Winterset, Iowa, reporting on quilty and non-quilty topics.

I love reading about Fons quilt-centric life!

- Stephanie Vanderslice

Nuts and Bolts from Sonya

By Sonya Huber

Not on brand, but in process.

Yeah, no. Not Happening

By Karen Karbo

The newsletter for people who long to say no

Great subs about life in France, in Colliure, from another writer.

- Stephanie Vanderslice

Audacious Women, Creative Lives

By Anne Boyd / Audacious Women

Inspiration from audacious, creative women in the past , plus opportunities to connect--because we're all in this together.

Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette

By Jeannine

For people who do language. Writing saved my life—so I teach writing as if it can save yours.

The Boy Who Bakes

By Edd Kimber

All things baked. Recipes, bakery recommendations, behind the scenes and more

Alice on Sunday

By Alice Elliott Dark

Dispatches about literature and life.

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

Poor Man's Feast

By Elissa Altman

The James Beard Award-winning narrative journal about the intersection of sustenance, nature, and the creative spirit (and sometimes, a recipe).

A Week in Paris

By The Real Emily in Paris

A weekly newsletter sharing my family's day to day life in Paris. What we did. What we ate. Where we went. Join us!

The Vajenda

By Dr. Jen Gunter

Imagine a Venn diagram with overlapping circles labeled: Medical Facts, Feminism, and Fire. You've arrived at their intersection.

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 2025 it begins 5/31!)

Culture Study

By Anne Helen Petersen

Think more about the culture that surrounds you