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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

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

Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

New and unpublished drawings and thoughts for people who want to see more of life, from a New Yorker cartoonist. Drawings, cartoons, words, live drawing, process, politics, culture, more...

Likely audience: political observers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Comics pulled kicking and screaming from a designer's head

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026

From recent posts: Slowpoke publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, art project updates, and community spotlights ranging from prison programs to travelogues and comic creation. The publication serves an audience interested in…

Likely audience: Artists and illustrators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Liana's Newsletter publishes a rotating mix of personal blog posts, comic creation updates, and art criticism alongside occasional book promotions and workshop announcements. The content targets artists and creatives…

Likely audience: illustrators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Holistic Farming publishes essays and monographs on botany, ecology, and plant science, often bridging traditional knowledge with ecological study. Content ranges from children's nature books and field identification…

Likely audience: children's book readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: Incidental Comics publishes illustrated verse novels, graphic memoirs, and essays on artistic anxiety and creative process for writers, parents, and artists. The publication mixes book design features, personal…

Likely audience: Authors and illustrators

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

Welcome to my studio...this is my 'blog' for those of you who would like to know more about my life as a children's illustrator & author, learn new things and peek inside corners of my studio nobody (apart from me!) has…

Likely audience: art followers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Am I Doing This Right? publishes personal essays, book publishing updates, and lifestyle content from the author of 'The Pizza Brothers' and 'Am I Doing This Right?'. The publication mixes professional announcements…

Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Notes on Illustration publishes historical biographies of illustrators and practical career advice for freelance artists. The publication covers topics ranging from video game history and WWII cartography to client…

Likely audience: Illustrators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Cosas que (me)pasan is a culture-focused newsletter that blends personal essays, podcast reviews, and reading habit reflections. Its content spans seasonal musings on fear and autumn, critical analyses of audio…

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

Likely audience: job seekers in publishing

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Mystery, Magic & Mayhem publishes personal narratives on grief, death, and energy magic alongside book discussions and community event announcements. The publication targets readers seeking spiritual growth and esoteric…

Likely audience: spiritual seekers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Still Sketching publishes personal essays and art history reflections on illustration, drawing, and children's literature. The publication targets readers interested in the creative process, grief, and specific artists…

Likely audience: Children's book enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

Choose expression over silence. For artists who want to keep making art even when it's hard.

Likely audience: Graphic novel creators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Creative Flock publishes a recurring mix of live video replays, workshop reflections, and personal community updates focused on illustration, mixed media, and nature-based art. It serves as a seasonal hub for…

Likely audience: Artists and illustrators

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

A peek into my world and what matters to me - including insights, advice and recommendations on illustration and mural painting.

Likely audience: Illustration artists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

A weekly lecture series about comics, picture-stories, animation and other text-image work.

Likely audience: Comic artists and illustrators

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Substacklast post Aug 3, 2026

Comics, sketches, ramblings, and research, drawn and written on a rescued table.

Likely audience: artists and illustrators

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Comics about finding the humor in everyday catastrophes. Paintings about every day adventures. Updates on Thursdays.

Likely audience: Independent illustrators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

An honest and authentic newsletter about making books for kids, from author-illustrator Jacob Souva. Loads of encouragement for illustrators, authors, and makers. Inspiration for getting better at <waves at everything>…

Likely audience: working illustrators

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

Welcome to the online home of the Withywindle podcast, a whimsical interactive show hosted by Graeme Pitman and David Kern, for kids who love stories, words, and groan-worthy jokes and features your favorite authors and…

Likely audience: Parents seeking children's book recommendations

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

Writing playground - a place to explore and experiment with writing. Here you can find posts about everyday moments, self-awareness, identity, changes, small joys, gratitude and how to live a life of a writer when it's…

Likely audience: readers interested in personal essays

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 56 days ago

Writings & art to spark your creativity.

Likely audience: Visual artists

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