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Recommended by KJ

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

I would do it differently.

By Emily Grosvenor

Hi! I'm Emily Grosvenor, design magazine editor and author of the book Find Yourself At Home (Chronicle). My world is interior design, creative life, and how to do things differently.

This is new but lovely and at the moment, free. Emily is a past guest and so thoughtful about outer design and inner lives. Give it a try!

- KJ

Book Enthusiast

By Becca Freeman

So many book recs, a behind-the-scenes peek at my novel in progress, and anything else floating around in my brain. By Becca Freeman, Co-Host of Bad on Paper Podcast and author of THE CHRISTMAS ORPHANS CLUB.

Vanderhacks

By Laura

Little ways to take your day from great to awesome

Men Yell at Me

By lyz

Written from a journalist in a red state, this newsletter is personal, political, sometimes funny and always raises hell.

Write What You Want

By Dennis James Sweeney

A newsletter about tuning into the most lively possibilities for our writing—and then finding a home for that writing. Includes submission resources, writing advice, prompts, and interviews.

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

The title says it all on this one, and it delivers what you're hoping for. (Except an agent and a publisher. Sorry.)

- KJ

Pine State Publicity

By Cassie Mannes Murray

Pine State is a newsletter that offers chatter on publishing, DIY publicity advice, and as much fun as the Hokey Pokey for writers & readers by Cassie Mannes Murray of Pine State Publicity

Crone Sandwich

By Catherine Newman

A weird newsletter about all the midlife things: kids, parents, food, sex, holidays, rage, and sweating at night, by the author of Waiting for Birdy and We All Want Impossible Things.

Draw Your World

By Samantha Dion Baker

I believe everyone is an artist, including you. I share motivation & inspiration to look at the world around you to find the perfect thing to draw to express who you are and the moment you are in. From bestselling author of the Draw Your Day book series.

Steady

By Dan Rather

Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.