Substacks recommended by Cassie Mannes Murray

Recommended by Cassie Mannes Murray

Sinister Malefactor of Panglossian Expectations

Where Jane gets personal about her career choices and the challenges of being an advice giver in the writing and publishing community.

Belle Point Press on Substack

By Casie Dodd

A literary small press on the OK-AR border: Stick around and read

Washington Review of Books

Becoming literate is a lifelong task, but it shouldn’t take your entire day.

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.

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

So Relatable

By Chrissy Hennessey

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

Memoir Land

By Memoir Monday

Three verticals: Memoir Monday: A collaboration among Granta, Guernica, Narratively, The Rumpus, Orion Magazine, The Walrus, Electric Literature, Literary Hub, Oldster Magazine; First Person Singular original essays; The Lit Lab interviews + craft essays.

Essays to your inbox, what more could you want?

- Cassie Mannes Murray

From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy

Essays, criticism, and interviews on food culture, media, and politics sent out on Monday morning. Paid subscribers receive additional posts on Fridays and have access to commenting, the recipe archive, and more.

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

- 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