Substacks recommended by Helen Stephens

Recommended by Helen Stephens

A monthly newsletter from award-winning author and illustrator Jane Porter, all about making picture books, comics and community art - and all things fiddle-related

News from a messy desk

By Charlotte Durance with News

Insights into my illustration from a messy desk to your inbox: sketchbooks, process, inspiration and picture books.

Bob's Shea-nanigans!

By Bob Shea

Stories, drawings and friendship from America's favorite author.

Tank Girl H.Q.

By Alan C. Martin

Writing, Tank Girl, comics, stories, DIY publishing, tea making, abstract painting, slot car racing. Alan C. Martin's lovely Newsletter.

Katiedraws (and writes)

By Katie Chappell (katiedraws)

An honest look at the kinds of live illustration enquiries clients are sending right now, with practical tips to help you earn more from your work “It’s nice to see that the work’s out there. I think that’s just encouraging in itself.”

Katie is my co-captain at The Good Ship Illustration, along with our mate Tania.

- Helen Stephens

Ten Minute Artist

By Adam Ming

Ten Minute Artist helps you take creative action and build a thriving, consistent practice — one tiny move at a time.

Resounding Little Voices

By Margaux Kent

I hear voices when I move and I do my best to capture them.

Gerry Turley

Gerry (my him indoors) is a printmaker and picture book maker

- Helen Stephens

The ReposiTORy

By Tor Freeman

Sketches, ideas and works-in-progress.

The Ladybird Purse • Talk Money to Me

By Keris Fox

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

I love this honest chat about money

- Helen Stephens

Receipt from the Bookshop

By Katie

My weekly post - Receipt from the Bookshop - is written in real time from my award-winning independent bookshop in St. Annes-on-Sea, UK. Paid subscribers also get an additional weekly essay/book review and access to my book club.

Katie shares all the small details of running her bookshop: where she bought her coffee, what time the first customer arrived, what books she sold today, how much money she made. I worked in bookshops before I was an illustrator and this is a familiar world.

- Helen Stephens

todays special

By Christian Robinson

stories, pictures, and food for thought from christian robinson

mocculere's letters

Picture book illustrator & author of Childhood Memories comics ✶ Publishing monthly newsletter about my work and life & weekly comics about childhood memories.

Out to See

By Louise Gouet

A peek into the life and sketchbook of a freelance illustrator.

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 shares her advice on illustration, making everything fun and easy. So much happiness from Beth!

- Helen Stephens

Making It (with Marloes De Vries)

By Making It (by Marloes De Vries)

Ponderings and pictures by a burnt out artist and writer. Join me if you're into finding balance, connection, rest and creativity.

Marloes is so generous with her knowledge around working as an illustrator

- Helen Stephens

My personal Substack

Slow living, online business and personal growth - for creative souls and dreamers.

My pal Sara gives truly excellent advice for people running a creative business. I know because I am always picking her excellent brain.

- Helen Stephens

Rules to Create

By Emma Carlisle

Sharing advice and tips for creating your own art

Emma is full of excellent advice for artists and illustrators and is very generous with her knowledge.

- Helen Stephens

One Word

By Taegan MacLean

Every word is a universe. Let's explore them together.

These are monthly posts based on one simple word. Beautiful and thought provoking.

- Helen Stephens

The Light on the Sea

By Gillian Eilidh O'Mara

A newsletter from Gillian Eilidh O'Mara, Scottish artist, writer and children's book creator. Thoughts on the beauty in uncertainty.

The Wobbly Line

By Julia Bethan

An insight into my nonsensical creative process, and my thoughts from an Art Psychotherapy student perspective.

The Toymaker's Workshop

By Alice Wood

Hello, I’m Alice Wood and I run The Little Toy Dog Company. I’m also an illustrator and here in my workshop I chat about toy making, sewing and drawing (with guest appearances from my dog Franki and my old Morris Minor van.) Come on in!

Alice keeps us ship shape at the Good Ship Illustration, you will meet her in the emails. She makes beautiful hand made toys.

- Helen Stephens