Substacks recommended by Jim Kroft

Recommended by Jim Kroft

Shaping Song

By Matt Romagna

On songwriting, creativity, and the future of being an independent artist.

Matt recently joined Substack and writes great take aways about songwriting and the musicians life.

- Jim Kroft

Made by Ade

Encouragement for creative workers, footnotes on experimental art, and inspiration for odd endeavors

What a wonderful artist!

- Jim Kroft

The Work That Holds

By Benjamin Antoine

Keep the job. Grow the Business. Own your future.

Benjamin has a brilliantly contrarian take on the Creator Economy, is consistent in his messaging an amazing support to his communtiy. Check out the 2hour Creator Stack!

- Jim Kroft

A Slow Living Path

By Dimi From A Slow Living Path

Build a Substack publication on your own terms. Each week you'll learn how to grow your audience, find your voice, and create a brand you're proud to share, from a Substack coach who built her own publication organically and knows what it actually takes

Dimi’s A Slow Living Path is a calm, grounded take on building a creative life and business without burning out. I always find something helpful!

- Jim Kroft

Nicole Croft

Writing, meditating, moving and reading my way to a life well lived.

Creative Civility w/ Rachel G. Barnard

By Rachel G Barnard

Joyful disruptions across that which divides us.

Love From, Imi

By Imogen Hall

Figuring out life, love, and identity in public—with humour, honesty, and a whole lotta existential panic.

Imogen is just a golden human - and shares raw, honest & funny reflections on her journey as she shifts mid career.

- Jim Kroft

KP's Column

A newsletter from KP featuring lessons, tips and interviews to help you build in public better. Join 6000+ ambitious founders, leaders and creators from 30+ countries.

Duane Toops

I make things...

Duane is a really inspiring artist collage artist but also writes beautifully about the creative process - inspired also by his raw honesty. Check out his stunning work, you won't be disappointed!

- Jim Kroft

Letterpress Love: New Things. Old Ways.

By Daniel ➽ Letterpress Designer

Started over in 2020 by building a Letterpress Design studio from scratch in rural Indiana. Please subscribe to support antique craftsmanship and a disappearing design practice. Also, posts on Design, Creativity, and the Letterpress Process.

Daniel is an old world artists and his insights are gleaned from his process. I really love his Notes too - little nuggets where you can always find some inspiration.

- Jim Kroft

Sound + Creativity Newsletter

By Hermes @ Sound + Creativity

I help music creators unlock flow, finish more music + uncover their signature sound without waiting for inspiration.

I greatly enjoy how Hermes systematises his songwriting process and looks to create for innovative tools.

- Jim Kroft

Muss Man Gesehen Haben?!

By Muss Man Gesehen Haben!?

Kennt Ihr das nicht auch: spät abends auf einer Party, ein Film oder eine Serie werden diskutiert und ein einhelliger Ruf schallt durch den Raum: Den muss man einfach gesehen haben! Dies ist der Filmpodcast von Basti und Emilia. Zwei Filmenthusiasten, di