Literary Fiction & Essays
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BadreadsEssays, bad jokes, rants, and unsolicited advice from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Hough, and a dog named Woody Guthrie.
Frump FeelingsCraft essays and criticism on writing, books, and fat liberation from the author of Housemates, Fat Swim, and The Third Rainbow Girl.
J.F. Riordan; Reflections on a Life in Exile(Almost) daily reflections from novelist and essayist J.F. Riordan, author of the North of the Tension Line series, and of two books of essays on life, "Reflections on a Life in Exile" and "But Still They Sing". Frequent gratuitous dog photos.
A Writer's Notebookessays, art, and inspiration from an American writer in Paris
Closely Readingessays & musings about literature, film, and art from a literature phd, plus a book club for close readers
For the women that were told they were too much but kept going anyway...🩷✨ Essays + ramblings on womanhood, creativity, and self-possession from a New York author.
And a DogI am an incurable memoir addict. I love reading it, teaching it, and writing it. Here you will find stories from a life, but you will also learn how to write it, and how memoir can be transformative beyond the page.
Narratively AcademyA community for writers to hone your craft and develop all the tools to pursue your writing and publishing dreams.
Miranda JulyOff the cuff MJ writing/videos/picts/audio for paid subscribers and an ongoing All Fours Group Chat for everyone (not a book club! A place to talk about your own life.)
Breakfast for DinnerEssays from a big reader, big eater, and small-time writer based in London.
Little IntimaciesA newsletter by @sophmackintosh. Small essays & sometimes fiction.
The Word CaveShort essays and missives about writing, reading, and art from Lilly Dancyger, author of First Love and Negative Space. Plus occasional writing course listings.
A Narrative Of Their OwnEssays on the lives and literature of women.
Melt With MeEssays on kindness, pop culture, and occasionally poop. Cancer survivor x2. Father of awesome daughters. Four-time Best American Essayist.
Naois contentIrish novelist, essayist and critic. ('Naois' is pronounced 'niche' in Irish.) Essays about language, literature and culture.
How to Glow in the DarkBook publishing advice and community for authors of fiction and nonfiction, written by the agents at Neon Literary.
Untitled Thought Project144-word essays, book stuff, writing stuff, etc.
ASK MOLLYEssays by Heather Havrilesky, Ask Polly columnist and author of Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage (2022), What If This Were Enough? (2018), How to Be a Person in the World (2016), and Disaster Preparedness (2011)
Meghan O'Rourke's SubstackEssays about literature, the craft of writing, the body and illness, and other obsessions.
NarrativelyDiscover extraordinary true stories celebrating the diversity of humanity.
The Old Grey ThinkerSubscribe for a FREE REPORT & Essays Monday-Friday about the second act, when life’s still going but the instructions have vanished. For when you need to know you're not crazy — or at least not alone. No gurus. No hustle. Tea. Obviously.
Writerly Things with Brooke WarnerI am an author advocate, publisher of She Writes Press, co-founder of Memoir Nation, book industry insider, and champion to writers who show up to the page because they must.
Memoir LandFour verticals edited by Sari Botton: MEMOIR MONDAY, collab w/ Granta, Narratively, The Rumpus, Orion, The Walrus, Electric Lit, LitHub, Oldster; FIRST PERSON SINGULAR original essays; THE LIT LAB interviews + craft; GOODBYE TO ALL THAT, NYC stories.
The Queer Gaze⭐ intersecting fierce narratives with dauntless voices; queerness, rebellion, and gender revolution 🎭 || dive into our world of subversive art and unapologetic expression! ↯🏳️🌈
Say Less by Larry Smith & The Six-Word Memoir ProjectThe art of short-form storytelling for self-expression, focus, and connection at work, home, and more .
REASONS FOR LIVING with Esmé Weijun WangStep into a sanctuary curated by Esmé, featuring guest contributors like R.F. Kuang & Jenny Odell. Each edition presents essays & prompts exploring the beauty/complexity of being alive. Unlock 2 monthly essays & bonus resources with a paid subscription.
The Living DarkEssays and reflections on the numinous undercurrents of life, self, religion, horror, creativity, consciousness, and culture.
Wil Reidie's Winter Book(Formerly The Recovering Line Cook) My weekly diary "How to Fail at Being Finnish" is loved by literally tens of people. Paid subs get recipes and essays as well.
Open Secrets MagazineOpen Secrets is a lit mag and community for memorable, revealing personal essays about all the subjects we're taught to keep "secret." Contact Editor Rachel Kramer Bussel at opensecretsmag at gmail.com