Substacks recommended by Hannah Ashe

Recommended by Hannah Ashe

Tips and inspiration for travelling in France from expert writer and author Carolyn Boyd

Discovering Carolyn's writing and her book 'Amuse Bouche' has been like finding writing written just for me. If you like food and France, you will love this!

- Hannah Ashe

Lemon Soul by Emma Simpson

By Lemon Soul served by Emma Simpson

Refreshing Perspectives & Slices of Life. "Highly Relatable", "Profoundly Human" 🍋

Emma's writing is raw and honest and I can't wait to read her book when it comes out in 2025!

- Hannah Ashe

Vital Chat

By Lucy Scovell

A bi-monthly newsletter written by a mother and daughter exploring mental, physical and spiritual health across the generations.

Mark Diacono's Abundance

Food and everything connected, by James Beard shortlisted and multi award-winning author and photographer Mark Diacono, of Otter Farm, once of River Cottage.

The Resourced Way by Sara Dalrymple

By Sara Nasser Dalrymple

Beyond the merit myth: money + millennial midlife.

Wendy Gedney

The new me - an indie author...

Wendy writes about many things I love: France, wine, writing 🧡

- Hannah Ashe

Daphne V, living.

Writing about staying alive, the absurd, the amusing and this silly little life. Sometimes I might mention a wine or two.

Great writing from a fellow career changer also born in 1985 (I think...)

- Hannah Ashe

I Need to Finish This Before I Die

By Amy I Beeson 🐝

Writing a new memoir and being open about the process in posts and podcast. Sharing my co-creative conceptual know-how in Branding 101. Get updates on meet ups and writing events too.

Making Time by Bella Foxwell

This newsletter is a celebration of juggling multiple creative pursuits at once. I share time-maximizing tips, the highs and lows of running a small business, and a behind-the-scenes look at the various projects I'm working on (and why).

Bella celebrates and writes about juggling multiple creative pursuits at once and is also brilliant at helping small businesses with their marketing strategies. She has helped me to make serious waves with my Instagram account for my interior design business!

- Hannah Ashe

Dare You

By Reid Cox

My personal Substack

Honest writing from a fellow notebook lover!

- Hannah Ashe

That's so LA

By Martha Hayes

What's it really like to live in La-La Land? A newsletter from a Brit abroad finding out, one overpriced smoothie, at a time...

I discovered Martha's writing when I read her piece in the Observer and instantly checked to see if she had a Substack. I was delighted to find that she did!

- Hannah Ashe

While I Was Drawing

By Emily

A place where imagination wanders and where we follow the pencil line wherever it leads, in celebration of creativity, in reverence for nature, and in search of wonder.

I love Emily's drawings and her writing about being a wonderfully creative human being. And it turns up we grew up very near to each other!

- Hannah Ashe

The Orkney Outpost

By Hannah Swierstra

Sharing the trials and tribulations of going rural after over 40 years of urban comfort and convenience. We first set foot in Orkney on the day we completed on our little crofters cottage. What did we sign up for?

I love Han's witty writing style and I so enjoy hearing about her life on a remote island in Orkney

- Hannah Ashe

The Literary Edit

By Lucy

A newsletter for people who love reading—because life's too short for bad books.

I love following Lucy's work as a bibliotherapist and library curator. She is one of the most knowledgeable people about books out there and lovely too!

- Hannah Ashe

because she has to

By Janelle

Hello. Janelle here. I write because I have to (hence the title) usually about creative blocks, writing, self-doubt, seeking beauty and joy. I'm still not ready but doing it anyway. I've miraculously managed to write here consistently since April 2023

Janelle shares my love of alone time, spending time in nature and following your whims.

- Hannah Ashe

Off on a Tangent with Kate Darracott

A humorous collection of Life Hacks, Reviews, Business Start-up Ideas, Observations and the occasional Rant, written by Kate Darracott, a midlife entrepreneurial empty-nester on a (second) Gap Year. The original midloafer.

Growing Old & Owning The Real World

By Jo Linney

A range of eclectic, pondering rambles about growing old, being proud of being old and negotiating an ever-changing world.

Jo is witty and wise and I love reading her posts!

- Hannah Ashe

HOME & HORT by JP Clark

A multi-award winning home renovation and garden makeover expert. Home & Hort is a celebration of interior design, gardening, life, culture, crafts & seasons. Expert tips & dollops of joy from me to you.

A brilliant mix of inspiring interiors, helpful tips and humour served in the most authentic way!

- Hannah Ashe

Baur Studio

By Diana Strinati Baur

Diana Strinati Baur is a ceramic artist, mixed media painter, and historic home restorer in Germany and Italy.

Diana inspires me so much and reminds me regularly that it's never too late to follow your dreams

- Hannah Ashe

The Best of Intentions with Sarah Best

British writer, educator and psychologist based in Asia. Sharing essays, photography, and occasional humour.

I very much enjoy Sarah's writing and photography as well as following the journey of a fellow ex-teacher!

- Hannah Ashe

Auraist. The best writers on Substack.

By Sean

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 Conversation

By Antonia Taylor

Bringing your whole self to your marketing, business + creative life

Antonia is wise and writes so wonderfully about creativity, marketing and general life 🧡

- Hannah Ashe

The Research Objective

By Hannah Kirkbride

Sharing my reflections on taking the leap into freelance and designing a career that I love.

Great writing and thoughts on the shift from salaried employment to the flexibilities and challenges of freelance life from a fellow Hannah.

- Hannah Ashe

The Plot Doctor by Donna Freitas

I'm a writer and I'm a book fixer. I love writing and I love helping people with their writing. Big picture, structure, and plot are my thing. I've never met a writing puzzle I didn't want to solve, so let's figure out this writing business together!

I love Donna's books, writing and the way she approaches her Substack, pivoting along the way!

- Hannah Ashe

Corporate Confidential

A substack about corporate life that's not just about getting ahead.

The astute and insightful thoughts and observations of a 35 year old woman working as an exec in a large corporation.

- Hannah Ashe