Substacks recommended by Jessica Payne

Recommended by Jessica Payne

Publishing is a culture and if you don’t speak the language, you’ll fumble around. Consider me your sherpa. I’ve been involved in publishing for over 20 years as an author, but every week I research the most up-to-date information to help you succeed.

Graphic Rage with Aubrey Hirsch

Comics about gender, justice, aging, and life as a woman in America.

Basically everything I believe in or want to see become more fair in the world, but in graphic form: feminism, the reality of being a mom/woman, politics, etc.

- Jessica Payne

MOTHERHOOD UNTIL YESTERDAY

By Elena Bridgers

Exploring the science, evolution and culture of motherhood with a focus on how things were done for 95% of our existence as a species, back when we lived as hunter-gatherers.

This is the sort of mom-themed Substack I want to read every day. Elena is not only a mom but a scientist. I love how she delves into important, timely issues, not only looking at it from the perspective of a parent, but considering what science and history tell us.

- Jessica Payne

Over the Influence

By Jo Piazza

A hilarious and often factual romp through motherhood, the world of social media, old-school media, publishing and whatever else catches our fancy.

CAFÉ ANNE

By Anne Kadet

It's a wonderful world—meet the inhabitants!

kinda funny for a mom

By Lisa Hides

The overcaffeinated ramblings of a mom and corporate cog. Don't tell my boss I'm here. I'm not wrong I'm just Canadian.

Lisa just finds the best ways to be funny yet positive about the reality of being a mom. Her posts always make me happy.

- Jessica Payne

Creative Work (is Real Work)

By Sarah Henrik (Sara Read)

Adventures in the creative process and the wilds of publishing. Opinion, commiseration, tools, tips, and community.

I love how honest and realistic Sara is about writing. Also, the title says it all--creative work is real work!

- Jessica Payne

Everything Is Amazing

By Mike

A newsletter about asking better questions & a romp through science in search of a good "wow!" you can feel down to your boots.

One Tired Mother

Recommended by Jessica Payne