Substacks recommended by Kass Hall

Recommended by Kass Hall - Reviews

milk and cookies

By ayushi thakkar

i write an almost daily newsletter about intellectual curiosity, culture and the human condition

The Audacity.

By Roxane Gay

Writing that boldly disregards normal restraints.

I mean, it's Roxane Gay. Do you need further explanation?

- Kass Hall - Reviews

From My Orange Desk

By Patti Digh

Essays on the stubborn, luminous work of being human by author Patti Digh.

the make light journal

By karen walrond

A journal about how to create and curate a light-filled life, by author Karen Walrond.

Karen Walrond is one of my favourite writers - I'd read anything she writes.

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Noted

By Jillian Hess

Tips from the world's best note takers

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. Books, work, wellbeing & creativity. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" — The Times

Stop Hiding Under the Desk

By Helen Redfern

helping writers and creatives to stop hiding under their desks and make meaningful work

The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad

A newsletter for people seeking to transform life's interruptions into creative grist

Living The Way Of The Happy Painter, By Juliette Crane

By juliette crane

🎨 Essays about art, life and living with intention from painter and writer Juliette Crane 🌞 Subscribe to stay connected and encouraged.

Fall In Love With Your Writing

By Charlotte Rains Dixon

Undogmatic writing advice from an unconventional romance author. Create a sustainable writing practice that results in publishable work.

WANTED: Kindred Spirits

By Paige Gardner

an american writer living in germany, collecting kindred spirits along the way ~

SoulStack by Beth Kempton

📖 Insights into the creative life from bestselling British non-fiction author Beth Kempton. ✍️Home of the SoulCircle writing community. All welcome ❤️ The most popular British 'education' Substack in the world 🥰 recommended by over 1000 other Substacks

I've known Beth a long time and her work just goes from strength to strength - a truly smart, joyful woman.

- Kass Hall - Reviews

Further to Fly

By Lesley Riley

Art + Wisdom + Aging ~ The hands are the wings of the artist

I've known Lesley for many years and her ork never fails to seep within my soul. You'll love her too.

- Kass Hall - Reviews

The Bower

By Laura

The Studio, the Garden, and the Magick in Between - Tales from an Oxfordshire Witch's Studio

The Tattooed Governess

By Caroline Donahue

Picking apart the seams of story and crafts. For those who can't seem to stop learning, hands always grasping a book when not making a mess with ink or fabric or yarn. The magical school you've always dreamed of.

I've been following Caroline Donoghue's work for a while now and it's ont of the coolest book related Substacks around.

- Kass Hall - Reviews

The Joy Rise

By Holly Ringland

A library of stories, notes + prompts for a more creative life, from an internationally bestselling author who was too scared to write for years.

A wonderful Substack from Australian novellist and writer (and all round gem) Holly Ringland.

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The Bookish Glow

By Alexandra

Literary reflections, curated reading lists, and seasonal notes from a life shaped by books.

The Quiet Life with Susan Cain

The Quiet Life is for people who love quiet, depth, and beauty, and is read in all 193 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Join us for art, ideas, consolations, and candlelight chats. You'll never be forced to do anything groupy.

It's Giving Relatable

By Lucrecer

A soft, audacious lifestyle letter that explores joy, identity, and artistry through a lens of main character energy, creative ritual, and Black girl delight. Always grounded. Always giving real.

Lucrecer writes what people need to read and listen to. I'm always excited when new content is posted.

- Kass Hall - Reviews

The Cure for Longing

By Ami McKay

A message in a bottle. An archive of mirabilia. Curious, glimmering magic for difficult times.

The substack of author Ami McKay - visually beautiful, rich with words worth reading.

- Kass Hall - Reviews