Substacks recommended by Erin Michaela Sweeney

Recommended by Erin Michaela Sweeney

A collection of serialized stories and shorts written by me, Cheshir. Stop by for a dip into the surreal.

A collection of the finest newsletters with fewer than 1,000 subscribers, with special love given to the under 500 subscriber stacks out there.

I small step for Robin T, one giant leap for all the stacks with fewer than 500 subscribers to gather together in kindness and connection. I'm loving being on the SmallStack Team!

- Erin Michaela Sweeney

The Kaleidoscope

By Shivani Shenoy

Step into Shivani's kaleidoscopic realm where words cascade, reflections swirl and illustrations bloom in a harmonious chaos.

Read the Instructions

By Amanda Rose

Stories for people who can't resist a challenge. From the busy intersections of an unconventional life.

Marketing for Introverts

By Robin

Practical, introvert-friendly marketing advice to help you grow without burning out

Joy Every Week

By Nospheratt

🌿 Discover how to find your joy in simple, everyday things, and how you can use that joy to be stronger, more resilient and more creative. Weekly quests, journal prompts & inspiration. 🌿

The Forever Workshop

New writing workshops from experienced instructors every month. Forever.

Be a Cactus

By Victoria Waddle

For resistant readers and writers, working to bloom. Library censorship news.

Victoria Waddle is a great writer, top-notch writing workshop leader, and a speed demon when reviewing journal submissions. (Thanks for giving back to the creative community!)

- Erin Michaela Sweeney

When broken is the fix.

Kimberly writes: "living well is not about eradicating our wounds and weaknesses but understanding how they complete our identities and equip us to help others."

- Erin Michaela Sweeney

secrets from a trans girl (who has yet to see it all)

By elle kennedy fell

Welcome to my transition diary! Come with me on my gender transition journey. Here I document moments of trans joy and gender euphoria as well as difficult decisions and experiences that I endure becoming a woman with trans experience in this world.

from Sue-Jan's desk

By Sue-Jan Noreiga

Embrace your unique brain to create business systems that finally work with you - minus the tech-bro bullshit

That Trans Friend You Didn't Know You Needed

By Robin Taylor (he/him)

*Everybody needs a trans friend.

Things That Don't Suck

By Andrea Gibson

One poet's quest to uncover what shifts when we shift our attention

I don't know Andrea Gibson, but I love Andrea Gibson. Give a read to see why.

- Erin Michaela Sweeney

A Shark's Garden

By LC Sharkey (they/them)

Welcome to my digital garden. All sorts of things will hopefully grow here. Most will be at least loosely related to social justice and disability activism. Once in a while, something just for fun.

The Inner Traveler

By Erin Mercer

inner landscapes, travels, stories, croissants.

Poetry, Prose & Pottery

By Cati Porter

Cati Porter's notes on writing and life. FKA "Everyone the Same Soup."

Cati Porter is not only Inlandia's fearless leader but also a Professional Poet and Amazing Human! Read her take on Life and Writing and the Writing Life.

- Erin Michaela Sweeney

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

Creative Letters

By Robin Cangie (she/her)

A daily note of encouragement for creative people doing hard things

CRAFT TALK

By Craft Talk

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. (In 2025 it begins 5/31!)

100 Rejections Club

Recommended by Erin Michaela Sweeney