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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

"The Making Of" explores the creative pros behind-the-scenes of today's top films and TV shows.

Likely audience: content creators

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago

The industry, unspun.

Likely audience: Hollywood executives

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

#1 NYT best-selling author of The Familiar, Ninth House, Shadow & Bone, Six of Crows, The Invisible Parade, and suchlike🌙

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Five Things I've Learned publishes live and on-demand classes where writers, artists, and journalists share practical lessons from their careers. It is aimed at readers interested in writing craft, creative process, and…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: music fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: David Perell's How I Write publishes weekly interviews with bestselling authors, screenwriters, and literary figures discussing their specific writing processes, craft techniques, and the intersection of technology and…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 58 days ago

writing toward aliveness

Likely audience: Content creators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

💡Live creative sessions inspired by the wisdom of 'The Artist's Way' 🎨Supportive community to help you live your creative life ✒Monthly practical tools to boost your artistic practice

Likely audience: Artists seeking creative blocks solutions

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago

Likely audience: aspiring comedians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

Monoblock es el lugar de los que cultivan una vida creativa. Desde 2007 hacemos libros, agendas, cuadernos y muchos otros objetos y accesorios para embellecer tu casa y tu vida. ¡Queremos inspirar a todos a hacer cosas…

Likely audience: Creative professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

I've been publishing this newsletter for 30 years. I share what I'm thinking about, working on, and a curated list of art, films, events, & books that I love and I think you will too.

Likely audience: Women's rights activists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

essays, creative rituals & journaling frameworks to help you document your life and return to what feels true (+ bts of building a biz).

Likely audience: creatives

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: This publication profiles Nigerian and African-American artists, directors, and industry figures through biographical essays and in-depth interviews. It covers topics ranging from music video direction and artist…

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Time to meet, celebrate the seasons and playfully create together.

Likely audience: seasonal hobbyists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

The Drift is a magazine of culture and politics.

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: The Process publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, literary biographies, spoken-word poetry, and business anecdotes. It targets readers interested in cultural narratives, creative struggles, and intimate human…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

Fiction, interviews, and notes from the author of The Problem Seeker.

Likely audience: Substack writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Think Like A Game Designer publishes interviews with board game designers alongside practical essays on game design, prototyping, and creative resilience. It is aimed at aspiring and professional tabletop game designers…

Likely audience: indie game developers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

From recent posts: The Lighthouse publishes serialized creative writing, film criticism, and historical fiction featuring author Michael Koehler's work on the novel HOUSE OF SNOW and interviews with directors like Chloé Zhao. The…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 6, 2026

From recent posts: Mark Diacono's Abundance publishes monthly compendiums mixing food writing, cookbook reviews, and curated music playlists alongside occasional community events like writing workshops and book club promotions. The…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: The Creative Shift by Dan Blank publishes essays on writer marketing, publishing industry trends, and work-life balance for authors and creatives. Content mixes strategic advice on audience outreach with reflective…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

hi! i'm anna :) host of Wild Geese Podcast, digital gardener, writer, & silly goose

Likely audience: creative professionals

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