Substacks recommended by Ramona Grigg

Recommended by Ramona Grigg

Passionate democracy defender, walker, dog-lover. I write about a variety of topics related to the pull of my heartstrings.

Happy to recommend Diane, who writes beautifully about a lot of things but is committed to a Blue Wave this November. I am, too. We're all in this together.

- Ramona Grigg

Inside Reader

By Martha Nichols

A deep dive into books, media, and writing — and the impact of AI — by the author of FIRST-PERSON JOURNALISM

Hopefully Yours

By Connie Schultz

An ongoing conversation about the daily mess of life: Family, politics, books, teaching, writing, journalism - and dogs, always dogs. In my world, hope is a fact.

Connie Schultz will break your heart and ease your heart and let you know it'll be all right. I'm thrilled that she chose Substack. I want to be where she is.

- Ramona Grigg

Holly Starley's Rolling Desk

Guidance on ushering vision to page | Essays from the road | Ride, write along with an author/editor who roams

You just have to read them, that's all. You'll be hooked!

- Ramona Grigg

RaphaelWrites

By Lev Raphael

Free weekly reports on the writing life from a widely-published, award-winning veteran of publishing who's also been a print, radio, & online book reviewer and longtime professor of creative writing.

BordoLines

By Susan Bordo

I write about politics, gender, history, popular culture, and mass media—what moves me, what delights me, what irritates me, and what worries me—from movies and cable tv to mainstream news publications and broadcasts to commercials and ads.

Michiganography

By Michiganographer

Michigan art, Michigan history, Michigan art history.

Quiet Reading with Tara Penry

Inspiring confidence in our human complexity through story and language

I love anything that suggests enchantment and Tara Penry celebrates it brilliantly. I'm thrilled to recommend her posts.

- Ramona Grigg

Soaring Twenties

By Thomas J Bevan

A collective of essayists, storytellers, poets, photographers, painters, filmmakers all creating and collaborating to make the internet human again.

Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

By Joyce Vance

Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.

The Good in Us by Mary L. Trump

By Mary L Trump

In which we come together to save American democracy, or at least have fun while trying.

Thoughts from the GOOD Trump

- Ramona Grigg

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.

By and about old people. It never gets old!

- Ramona Grigg

Breaking the News

By James Fallows

Dispatches from a veteran reporter

Brent and Michael Are Going Places

By Brent and Michael are Going Places

The adventures, insights, and travel tips of a gay nomad couple exploring the world. A "Substack Featured" Newsletter! Also seen on CBS Sunday Morning and CNN.com.

Non-Boring History

By Annette Laing

Substack Featured & Bestselling Newsletter! Join renegade historian and Brit in the US Dr. Annette Laing on her witty history mystery tour

Garrison Keillor and Friends

This newsletter will include observational humor, gratitude, small doses of advice, memories of heroic persons I knew up close, reminiscence about ordinary life back before Twitter and thoughts about American life and other pleasures.

America, America

By Steven Beschloss

Essays of alarm and hope, on politics and society, democracy and justice. With passion and urgency.

Aging Well News

By Janice Walton

Want to live your later years to the fullest? This newsletter is filled with ideas based on my experiences as an older adult.

I love this blog. Aging well is the best revenge!

- Ramona Grigg

Steady

By Dan Rather

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.

Everything Is Amazing

By Mike Sowden

A newsletter about seeing more, feeling more, and asking better questions. Curiosity makes everything better - but can it be *learned*? Let's find out.

Mike Sowden has a smart, unique and often hilarious way of looking at everything. Try him, you'll like him!

- Ramona Grigg

Letters of Note

By Shaun Usher

Nothing but history's most interesting letters.

A fascinating series of letters by famous people.

- Ramona Grigg

moviewise: Life Lessons From Movies

By moviewise 🎟

Improve your life one movie scene at a time! Discover valuable life lessons hidden within your favorite films. Subscribe for weekly insights on personal growth inspired by the big screen. #MovieTherapy #MovieRecommendations

A movie buff shares his choices and gives reasons why.

- Ramona Grigg

Memoir Land

By Memoir Monday

Three verticals: Memoir Monday: A collaboration among Granta, Guernica, Narratively, The Rumpus, Orion Magazine, The Walrus, Electric Literature, Literary Hub, Oldster Magazine; First Person Singular original essays; The Lit Lab interviews + craft essays.

Understandably by Bill Murphy Jr.

No algorithms, no outrage. Just an essential newsletter trusted by about 170,000 smart people who want to understand the world. (I also write the free, daily newsletter you'll find at BigOptimism.com!)

Always something interesting going on there. Bill Murphy has a huge following and he deserves it!

- Ramona Grigg

Men Yell at Me

By lyz

Written from a journalist in a red state, this newsletter is personal, political, sometimes funny and always raises hell.

Who would not want to read a blog called "Men Yell at Me"? It drew me in and then it made me stay.

- Ramona Grigg

Agents and Books

By Kate McKean

The FAQ on how to find an agent and how to write books, all in one place.

Popular Information

By Judd Legum

Independent accountability journalism.

On Substack

By Substack Writers

Resources, news, and stories for and about writers. Written by the Substack team.

Essential for keeping on top of new programs and additions and for understanding the reasons for Substack's actions. Comments are open!

- Ramona Grigg

Constant Commoner

Recommended by Ramona Grigg