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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 57 days ago

Writings & art to spark your creativity.

Likely audience: Visual artists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 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 2 days ago

New and unpublished drawings and thoughts for people who want to see more of life, from a New Yorker cartoonist.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 today

Comics pulled kicking and screaming from a designer's head

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

The 100 Day Project is a global art community built around a simple idea: show up to your creative practice every day for 100 days. Anyone can participate! Subscribe to receive updates and daily creative prompts. Next…

Likely audience: artists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago

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 11 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: Loose Watercolours with Andrew Geeson publishes weekly watercolour tutorials, seasonal painting inspiration, and exhibition updates for artists and enthusiasts. Each issue focuses on autumn themes, live broadcasts, and…

Likely audience: Art hobbyists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 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 11 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026

Subscribe for some weekly motivation, my latest news and all the past newsletters <3

Likely audience: art collectors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

Colour is my jam! Artist and curious creative with a maximalist mindset. I share fresh colour palettes & fun shapes weekly as catalysts for creativity. Let's play!

Likely audience: artists and creatives

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

Comics, writing, updates & and art supply recommendations from illustwriter Hallie Bateman.

Likely audience: artists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

Truth & Wisdom Through Science Fiction & Fantasy. Philosophical & Theological Science Fiction & Fantasy Essays & Short Stories

Likely audience: Fiction writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 26, 2026

Four-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominated songwriter, herbal medicine student and Southwest Scotland dweller.

Likely audience: herbal medicine enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 57 days ago

Sharing my art and my thoughts on creativity.

Likely audience: Creative professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Resounding Little Voices publishes personal essays, art projects, and craft tutorials focused on DIY bookbinding, vintage collectibles, and creative retreats. The publication targets hobbyists and artists interested in…

Likely audience: Artists and illustrators

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 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 12 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 7 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Memory Medieval publishes a podcast series on medieval history, myth, and narrative alongside occasional essays and print features in Feigned Flight Magazine. The content targets history enthusiasts and readers…

Likely audience: medieval history enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 50 days ago

About drawing, painting and the creative life. I'm always trying different materials and methods, and happy to share what I've learned.

Likely audience: Artists and illustrators

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