Substacks recommended by Robin Cangie (she/her)

Recommended by Robin Cangie (she/her)

Thoughts on being an artist and an ADHD enjoyer simultaneously.

I'd recommend Lidija's Substack for the art alone -- it's phenomenal -- but her skillful writing and willingness to challenge prevailing norms make this one of my favorite Substacks.

- Robin Cangie (she/her)

That Trans Friend You Didn't Know You Needed

By Robin Taylor (he/him)

*Everybody needs a trans friend.

Robin really is that trans friend you didn't know you needed. His words are powerful. His voice is kind. He somehow challenges you and makes you feel enveloped in a warm hug at the same time.

- Robin Cangie (she/her)

Unstack Substack

By Kristi Keller 🇨🇦

I help fellow Substackers make the most of their time by unstacking all the back-end chores that come along with writing on this platform.

🌼 dialoguing

By kaitlyn

Zero hot takes. Perhaps I can interest you in some nuance and vulnerability instead?

Kaitlyn’s writing is candid and wise, and she offers a weirdly encouraging reminder that therapists struggle with this whole “being human” stuff just as much as the rest of us.

- Robin Cangie (she/her)

Whimsical Writing with Wake

By Wake Lloire

A set of weekly whimsical writing prompts every Wednesday and daily explorations of what’s on my mind, and writing on my own whimsical prompts. Write with me, suggest prompts, or follow along with no pressure at all to do anything.

SmallStack

By Robin Taylor

A collection of the finest newsletters with fewer than 1,000 subscribers, with special love given to the under 500 subscriber stacks out there.

SmallStack is a community devoted to lifting up Substacks with fewer than 1,000 subscribers. It just might be the kindest place on the internet.

- Robin Cangie (she/her)

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

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

Oldster is a joyous, life-giving exploration of having a body and being human — at any age. Every article is wonderful.

- Robin Cangie (she/her)

The Cranky Guide

By Cranky Guide to Writing Newsletter

Thoughts from a freelance writer on the unbound, nomadic, creative life.

Ines is funny and insightful, whether or not you're a professional writer. But if you do have or aspire to a writing career, her guides are helpful, realistic, and just the right amount of cranky.

- Robin Cangie (she/her)

For the Birds

By Sarah Teresa Cook

A sanctuary for tenderhearted writers and divergent creative humans.

Sarah's newsletter is like getting a creative mentor in my inbox. Her voice is kind, her words are artful, and their perspective is always fresh and unique.

- Robin Cangie (she/her)

The Next Write Thing

By Nan Tepper

Essays about my formerly dysfunctional life, the family I came from and how I recovered. It's funny, sometimes a bit dark, and very, very real.

Nan's writing always has something to offer me. She is sharp, funny, insightful, and one hell of a great writer, too.

- Robin Cangie (she/her)

BRASS RING

By Kara Cutruzzula

A bit of encouragement to start your day.

I love Kara's short, inspiring notes! It’s like having a fun accountability partner in your inbox every day.

- Robin Cangie (she/her)

Stantonland

By Chris Stanton

Humor writing about life, culture, and assorted grievances.

I always get a laugh out of Stantonland!

- Robin Cangie (she/her)

MeowStack

By Robin Cangie (she/her)

Substack needs more cats. MeowStack exists to bring them to you. 10 percent of proceeds are donated to kitties in need. 😺

Want moar kittehs? MeowStack exists to bring them to you!

- Robin Cangie (she/her)

Writing on the Verge

By Amy Shearn

Monthly posts on how to write your way out of the restlessness, with additional posts featuring the writing of Women of the Verge alums.

One of the kindest, most practical Substacks for writers I’ve ever come across. Every article contains something I needed to hear, and — get this — her tips for getting unstuck really, truly, actually work.

- Robin Cangie (she/her)

People with Inconvenient Truths about Transphobes [PITT]

By PITT

Personal Stories and Essays by People Impacted by Transphobes and Gender Critical Ideology - FREE TO SUBSCRIBE

Joce Aucoin

Building a creative life? Not for the faint of heart. This is your weekly nudge towards creative contemplation and action. Insights, inspiration, art, high jinks and more.

Jump + Pray is like having a super creative friend who cheers you on and convinces you to keep going. Plus, you get to see cool collages and cute dog photos on the regular!

- Robin Cangie (she/her)

Marketing for Introverts

By Robin

Practical, introvert-friendly marketing advice to help you grow without burning out

This is my other Substack, where I provide introvert-friendly marketing advice for creatives and sensitive souls

- Robin Cangie (she/her)