Substacks recommended by Persia Walker

Recommended by Persia Walker

The newsletter of crime novelist James D.F. Hannah

CRAFT TALK is a weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity from author Jami Attenberg. This is also the home of #1000wordsofsummer, where, once a year, we write 1000 words a day together for two weeks straight.

Jami's written one of my favorite posts of all time, "You Will Write Again." But she's got a fine newsletter all around. A must-read.

- Persia Walker

A Writer's Notebook

By Summer Brennan

essays, art, and inspiration from an American writer in Paris

S.A.Cosby

Crime novelist

Publishing Confidential

By Kathleen Schmidt

News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.

The Writer's Verdict with Nadine Matheson

By Nadine Matheson

You came for my sharp insights but will stay for my dry wit on writing, publishing, the news and the quirks of popular culture. My weekly take on the stories behind the stories and the reality of creating my own stories.

The Creative Edge

By J.T. Ellison

Deep dives into fiction and the art of storytelling through craft insights, book explorations, essays on the creative journey, and practical guidance for aspiring authors.

Cobblestone & Camembert | Jenny Van Stone

Lessons & Postcards from an American Writer in France

Jeff Esterholm

Gleeful Mayhem

By Duane Swierczynski

The latest dirt from writer Duane Swierczynski, weird and unpronounceable since 1972

Notes From the Margin

By Lisa Unger

Observations, musings and updates from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger. Exploring the psyche, culture, and relationships through story.

Lisa is a master at writing psychological thrillers. Her newsletter is every bit as thoughtful and insightful as her books. Highly recommended for a unique read!

- Persia Walker

Blood & Whiskey

By Neal Thompson

From author, journalist, whiskey-sipper Neal Thompson, crime fiction and true crime roundups, reviews, author interviews. Plus cocktails & playlists.

The Crime Lady

By Sarah Weinman

On crime fiction and true crime, current and long-ago releases, stuff I'm working on, and other related things.