Aly Walansky's Newsletter

Resources, stories, and news for the writers, podcasters, musicians, video creators, and culture makers publishing on Substack.

Welcome to Love, Zippy, escape with me as I dive into my recommendations from someone STILL loving life at 70+.

Going Travel Club helps you travel smarter for less, whether you're flying to see Grandma for her 80th birthday, jumping on a flight deal to Tokyo, or springing for a $600 RT to the Maldives, a place you may have only visited in your dreams.

News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.

Culture journalist, 3x award-winning author, brand strategist, Gen X expert, creator of Hello Gorgeous! I share what's working in communications and what's a dumpster fire. Sometimes I rant about gummy supplements.

Stay up to date on everything I'm working on each month!

I'm old. I'm a new mom. Here are the things I've bought for my infant, Reid, that warrant raves.

All the kitchen banter you never knew you cared about.

Find out what I'm writing for top-tier publications this week (spoiler: your clients' sources, products and news might be a match for my current assignments) and stay up-to-date on my media industry insights.

The Beau Yorker has folded. Please go to The Wishbone Way to learn more.

How and what to pitch me and other freelance writers

Never let them steal your joy!

I'm a food writer + author sharing mini essays on words, recommendations for memorable Books, Bites + Beverages, plus memoir updates + links to published articles.

Earned media opps to top tier outlets + industry insights and musings from a veteran lifestyle journalist.

Connecting brands with content is my jam.

Over 14,000 Restaurants Visited. Even More Bars. Always Room for One More.

HAP CEO Brandon Berkson’s personal newsletter covering all things boutique hotels. Sip on sharp takes covering hospitality, must-know stays, and insider hotel news—best enjoyed standing, espresso in hand.

Trusted by 50K+ readers, we pick the best-written books from US and UK new releases and prize shortlists, and publish articles by world-class authors on prose style and AI writing. Plus the satire The Demon Inside David Lynch.

The Melt is Jason Diamond's look at old, new, and evolving classics.

Basically, I have Zlata Thoughts and they're all here. NewZ, FunnieZ, affiliate marketing & media leads. Lots of GIFs and tweet roundups. Welcome!

What I'm writing, sources I'm looking for, updates

I've tested thousands of products in nearly two decades of beauty writing and blogging. Eighty percent are aggressively medium, 10% are actively bad — and 10% are AMAZING. This Substack is about that last 10%.

Screenwriter, novelist, ghostwriter. Sold to Netflix in the room! Landed a two-book deal at 24! Starred on Bravo! (Mistakes were made.) Your industry friend, documenting the real life of a working writer - wins, losses, and everything in between.

Read about my current assignments, calls for pitches in top-tier publications and media insider advice in the travel and food space. Plus, find out where I'm traveling next (your client may be a fit)!

Press opportunities, recently published stories, industry insights, and personal musings from the desk of journalist and content writer Alesandra (Alice) Dubin

A newsletter about business, juicy stories, travel, beauty, fashion and lifestyle recommendations from three-time founder Lisa Richards.

I write.

Actionable tips for taking your media coverage to the top

The Handbasket is 100% independent journalism by writer and reporter Marisa Kabas. It can now be found at https://www.thehandbasket.co/

My personal Substack

For Foodies And Those The Love The Foodie Lifestyle

CLOSED! Follow my new Substack at Cellar Notes.

a weekly list of items and adventures approved by Amber Love