Substacks recommended by Kass Hall

Recommended by Kass Hall

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.

- Kass Hall

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

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.

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

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

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

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.

From My Orange Desk

By Patti Digh

writing at the intersection of moral imagination and moral courage

milk and cookies

By ayushi thakkar

a weekly newsletter about culture, books, psychology and inspiration while navigating life with a toddler

The Audacity.

By Roxane Gay

Writing that boldly disregards normal restraints.

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

- Kass Hall

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.

- Kass Hall

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

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

The Bookish Glow

By Alexandra

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

The Bower Hare

By Laura Derbyshire

Tales, Fables, Stories; from the pages of an Oxfordshire Witch's grimoire.

Noted

By Jillian Hess

Tips from the world's best note takers

WANTED: Kindred Spirits

By Paige Gardner

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

The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad

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

The Ink-Smudged Writing Desk

By Helen Redfern

exploring the messy, beautiful process of creativity — the hidden stories behind books, films, music, and my own writing journey

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.

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