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Recommended by Natasha Chiam

Experiments in Pith

By Angus MacCaull

Short & personal essays for my fans

Ijeoma Oluo: Behind the Book

Writing, life, and writing life

The Bleeders

By Courtney Kocak

A newsletter and podcast (and support group!) for scrappy writers looking for no-bullsh*t guidance on book writing, publishing, the multi-passionate writer's life, and landing your next (or first) big byline.

The Vajenda

By Dr. Jen Gunter

Imagine a Venn diagram with overlapping circles labeled: Medical Facts, Feminism, and Fire. You've arrived at their intersection.

I trust no one else for info about vajayjays.

- Natasha Chiam

The Audacity.

By Roxane Gay

Writing that boldly disregards normal restraints.

'Cause it's Roxane Gay. DUH!

- Natasha Chiam

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.

Lindork’s Lists

By Linda Hoang

Hyperlocal recommendations on things to do, eat, and know each week (most relevant if you live in Edmonton, Alberta), plus people profiles and feel-good stories covering a range of lifestyle topics and personal musings on social media, culture, and more.

Local #YEG food and entertainment scene. Linda knows what's what in town and always has the best ideas for what to do in Edmonton

- Natasha Chiam

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.

Autobiography of Consciousness

By Katherine Abbass

Make some noise.

Katherine is a wonderful writer. My Generation X brain loves the way her cusp of Millennial to Gen Z brain works and processes life, love and everything in between.

- Natasha Chiam