Substacks recommended by Marilyn Flower

Recommended by Marilyn Flower

Story Club with George Saunders

A place to explore the way the short story works.

Sherman Alexie

poems, short fiction, essays, opinion, audio, video

Writing from the Ashes: Starting Over One Word at a Time

By Mary Louisa Cappelli

After the firestorm reduced my home to ash, it also silenced something within me. I was numb, unable to feel, unable to write—the words I had always turned to for solace vanished. But in the winter of my life, word by word, I am reimagining my life.

Mary's writing is raw and powerful,, and yet shimmers with lyrical beauty. How can so much poetry emerge from such tragedy? Cause she's a phoenix rising, with words as her life line---something triumphant our way comes!

- Marilyn Flower

This Week In Writing

By Justin Cox

Weekly discussion and encouragement for writers.

The Write Brain

By Shaunta Grimes

Daily inspiration for your writing.

Cause there's always more to learn

- Marilyn Flower

The Crucial Years

By Bill McKibben

Working on Winning the Climate Fight

The Hopeful Wanderer

By Zach J. Payne

We are all made of stories, songs, and poems. Tales from Zach J. Payne.

Does it get any better than masterful poetry combined with musical theater? Check it out!

- Marilyn Flower

The Art of Flash Fiction

By Kathy Fish

Free monthly Flash Fiction Craft Articles & Prompts / Weekly Posts & Community Writing Events for paid subscribers from Writer & Teacher, Kathy Fish

getting your flash on!

- Marilyn Flower

Montessori Parenting Books

By Susie Antonia

I believe children are our future heroes. Montessori Parenting Books helps create a happier, more peaceful world by nurturing parents and guiding young minds with love, respect, and purpose.

so much gentle wisdom here, whether or not you're a parent, chieck it out.

- Marilyn Flower

Joyce Wadler

An occasional humor column, much like the one I did at The New York Times, which was called "I Was Misinformed". But now, the only gatekeeper is me. I hear I will let me get away with anything.

Erudite humor for the thinking, feeling fools among us!

- Marilyn Flower

Yana's World

By Yana Bostongirl

Always dancing with the provocative😇

Yana's one to watch!

- Marilyn Flower

Charles Eisenstein

Essays on civilization. myth, politics, ecology

Lit Mag News

By Becky Tuch

Latest News in Lit Mag Publishing

History's Untold Stories In America

By Danita Jones

I write about hidden histories and marginalized voices, connecting Reconstruction-era America to today’s struggles for democracy — and exploring how our stories can move us from discord to harmony.

Unschool for Writers

By Alison Acheson

Playing and working with words: finding your own way to fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and writing for young people

a lot of supportive information about a lot of different aspects of writing

- Marilyn Flower

The Minimalist Author HQ

By J.R. Heimbigner

The Minimalist Author HQ is your place to find everything you need to know about writing and self-publishing books. Sign up today, and get a completely non-fiction book outline to get you started writing your book!

Shorts Stack!

By Marilyn Flower

Short fiction by Marilyn flower

Enjoy and support my short fiction here on the Stack!

- Marilyn Flower

Authentic Business for Soulpreneurs

By George Kao

Authentic marketing, joyful productivity, and healthy money for solopreneurs.

Collage for the Writer's Soul

By Marilyn Flower

Using SoulCollage® to visualy explore story, muse, and character

Eva's Newsletter for Writers

By Eva Langston

resources for writers on the journey to publication

Austin Kleon

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

Tons and tons of fascinating ideas

- Marilyn Flower

Roz Warren

Hello, Writer!

By Linda Caroll

Stories about life, literature and humanity

Coffee Times

Coffee Times is about writing, self-development and self-discovery. Start investing in yourself and associate with the right vibes to make the most out of your everyday life.

...a welcoming place with lots of challenges to play in

- Marilyn Flower

Writers Are Superstars

By Kern Carter

Follow the lead of an ambitious author on his journey to building a literary legacy.

"Cause we are!

- Marilyn Flower

War, Love, and Survival in Ukraine 🇺🇦

By Viktor Kravchuk

Living for today, dreaming of tomorrow, fighting for a future

Julia Perrodin

What this woman does with the language of pain will knock your socks off. take a look!

- Marilyn Flower

Spirit Seeds

By Kelley Murphy

Seeding the Spirit with alchemical tools for soul individuation, integration, and consciousness expansion ~ regaining wholeness through creative expression, elemental energy channeling, and synergistic relationships as multidimensional beings.

From the Faraway Nearby

By Adrienne Grimes

Sharing art. Writing stories. Reading books. Curating life.

a great place for booklovers

- Marilyn Flower

Heart Connection

By White Feather

Heart Writing by White Feather

I love this take on things spiritual, whimsical stories with a sense of humor. That's what what Sacred Foolishness is all about!

- Marilyn Flower

Then See What Happens

By Shaunta Grimes

Shaunta Grimes is a novelist and a teacher. This is her place to explore her passions and tell her stories. Thanks for coming by.

The more personal side of the Number One Ninja!

- Marilyn Flower

Musings from Eridu

By Anneliese Fox

The older I get, the less required I feel to be in touch with the world.

Anneliese's Adventures of a Fat Lady compel my curiosity to see what next she can do in her minimalistic humorous way. Great for lovers of short form, caffeine, or chocolate. Her turns of phrase turn me on! Check her out!

- Marilyn Flower

Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles. 💜 Did you smile today?

Daily Motivation Tips - Short and Sweet 💜 Personal growth, Mindfulness, Wellness, Travel, Books, Parenting, and Life