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Inspiration, motivation, and conversation to help creative folks achieve their goals. Plus snacks!

I've followed this newsletter since its inception and I learn so much from Chrissy about writing, snacks & money. She makes the grand things simple and the simple things grand!

- Cassie Mannes Murray

GOOD FOLK

By Spencer George

Exploring storytelling, community, artistry, and empathy across rural America and the American South.

Write More, Be Less Careful

By Nancy Reddy

why writing is hard & how to do it anyway

I love Nancy's news & exercises. I look forward to this one in my inbox and I ACTUALLY read it which isn't true for every newsletter I get.

- Cassie Mannes Murray

Belle Point Press on Substack

By Casie Dodd

Celebrating the literary culture and community of the American Mid-South

Memoir Land

By Memoir Monday

The best first-person writing from across the web, all in one place. (A collaboration between Catapult, Granta, Guernica, Narratively, The Rumpus, and Literary Hub.)

Essays to your inbox, what more could you want?

- Cassie Mannes Murray

Notes from a Small Press

By Anne Trubek

Think of these as signatures, unbound. Thoughts, explanations, and screeds about the publishing industry by Anne Trubek, founder of Belt Publishing. For the bound version, pick up "So You Want To Publish A Book?" Belt Publishing, July 2020.

I've learned so much from this newsletter--it's great specifics on book publishing AND the larger landscape.

- Cassie Mannes Murray

Surya Means Sun

By Eshani Surya

Writing on the process of writing.

The Trope Notes

By Cassie & Taylor

Twice a month we review a literary rom-com and pair its characters, scenes, and settings with fragrances

perfume & books! cute cute cute!

- Cassie Mannes Murray

Agents and Books

By Kate McKean

The FAQ on how to find an agent and how to write books, all in one place.

As an agent myself, I still learn so much from Kate. Couldn't recommend this for novices and experts alike.

- Cassie Mannes Murray

From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy

A newsletter on food culture, media, and politics from a San Juan, Puerto Rico–based writer. From the Kitchen for paid subscribers comes out on Fridays, with recipes and kitchen notes.

I don't even cook, but Alicia's writing is *chef's kiss*. I religiously read this newsletter.

- Cassie Mannes Murray