Substacks recommended by Creative Joy Club

Recommended by Creative Joy Club

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

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

The Ladybird Purse • Talk Money to Me

By Keris Fox

Open and honest conversations about money for women, creatives, freelancers and more.

Keris penned the first blog I ever read back in the day and she's STILL inspiring me now. Essential reading if you want to heal your relationship with money.

- Creative Joy Club

The Shift With Sam Baker

By sam baker

Women don't vanish after 40. Who knew?! Amplifying and celebrating the voices of women in midlife and beyond by the former editor of Red, Cosmopolitan (and Just 17!)

Recipe of Baum-kuchen

By Wakako

Behind the scenes of Baum-kuchen through my lens as a founder, a personal story of a life slowly unfolding in real life, a motherhood journey, and adventures near and far.

the make light journal

By karen walrond

A journal about how to create and curate a light-filled life, by author Karen Walrond.

The Haven

By Gabrielle Treanor

I write about life with ADHD (suspected or diagnosed) as an introverted, sensitive and empathetic woman in midlife - one or two emails a month from a quiet, late-diagnosed ADHD coach.

Gabrielle does the ADHD deep dive I don't have the bandwidth to do for myself! A brilliant coach who helps midlife neurodivergent women

- Creative Joy Club

Maya C. Popa

Writing on the inner conditions of serious creative work

The Ink-Smudged Writing Desk

By Helen Redfern

exploring the messy, beautiful process of creativity — the hidden stories behind books, films, music, and my own writing journey

Sparkle on Substack

By Claire Venus ✨

Master Substack, write, build your DREAM business with joy! Global Top 10 Publication. Twice monthly space holding (co-working, workshops, teaching). Weekly chats, podcasts. A bespoke membership to help you stay creative and grow on Substack! 💫

Claire has created such a cosy space for us so we can bring our whole selves to our Substacks. Highly recommend if you want to grow with soul here!

- Creative Joy Club

Ask Polly

By Heather Havrilesky

Advice and wisdom from Heather Havrilesky, published since 2012 (formerly at The Awl and NY Magazine). Paid subscribers receive 1-2 weekly posts on how to navigate our broken world with compassion, realism, and an open heart.

The Tattooed Governess

By Caroline Donahue

Picking apart the seams of story and crafts. For those who can't seem to stop learning, hands always grasping a book when not making a mess with ink or fabric or yarn. The magical school you've always dreamed of.

Caroline lives and breathes books! If you want to write one of your own, or bring your TBR to life, Book Alchemy is where you want to be. Book magic and inspiration galore!

- Creative Joy Club

Introvert Drawing Club

By Beth Spencer

Playful drawing prompts and practice sessions. 🌻 Art tips & techniques to explore your creativity with a fun, encouraging community.

Beth has created such a welcoming community! Perfect for everyone looking for a cosy space to draw.

- Creative Joy Club

Write Magic

By Meghan Genge

Words are spells and writing is magic.

Megan is the witchy friend you need in your life! Everything she does is magic - and I mean that literally. She is the embodiment of manifesting the life you want.

- Creative Joy Club

The Quiet ADHD Club

By Gabrielle Treanor

A membership for quiet, introverted, sensitive women with ADHD (or who think they have ADHD) to help them understand their brains, and build inner calm and confidence to be their true selves.

Urban Curiosity

By Clare Barry

Urban Curiosity is about creativity, place and how to see the familiar with new eyes.

Everyday Knitter

By Louise Tilbrook

A cosy, creative community for yarn lovers, celebrating all things warm & handmade. A space to chat about what makes you happy, brings you comfort & what’s on your needles. Join us for weekly chats & inspiration. Grab a coffee, cosy up & tap to subscribe!

A Rambling Witch

By Tegan

REASONS FOR LIVING with Esmé Weijun Wang

Step 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.

Creatively Conscious by Claire Venus

By Claire

Celebrate the beautiful reality of your dream life and business right here, right now. Updates from a slow-lived life on the Northumberland Coast, thoughtful tools to help enhance your creativity and wellbeing. 💫

Flowing Through The Year with Emily Quinton

🌿 A year-round companion for gentle living. Flow with the seasons through rituals, creative practices, nature connection, and sacred self-reflection. Curated with love by Emily Quinton.

decor8

By Holly Becker / Decor8

If you want to create a beautiful, meaningful home that you love - with a European touch - you'll love decor8 studio authored by 4x best-selling interiors author, Holly Becker.

A reading life

By Petya K. Grady

A newsletter for book people who've lost their way.

Mountain Hideaway

By Blythe Edwards

Step into a safe, nourishing space to reconnect to your inner and outer seasons to gain clarity, self-discovery, and resilience.

Exploring Enchantment, with Amy T. Won

A wonder-filled space for the labyrinthine journey of coming alive, nourishing the soul and inspiring creativity.

The Unraveled Heart

By Susannah Conway

Unfiltered thoughts on creative living, neurodivergence and the view from midlife, by author & teacher Susannah Conway