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learn relentlessly, grow endlessly: reflections on personal growth, creative expression, emotional-wellbeing, and purpose.

Italy In Your Inbox

By Melanie Renzulli

Monitoring news and events in Italy with a focus on travel and lifestyle trends

From the author of the wonderful Italofile blog, this Substack keeps you even more current on Italy news and events.

- Crystal King

Anjali's Mixed Marginalia

By Anjali Mitter Duva

Tidbits and advice on writing, publishing, language, art, culture, cities, travel, and more. Observations on navigating the world as a multidisciplinary person of mixed heritage—seeking out the rich experiences to be found in the in-betweens and overlaps.

Anjali's myriad perspectives on life, books, culture, and dance never fail to amaze, entertain, or inspire.

- Crystal King

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

The Hyphen is a read-supported online space for curious readers. Receive writing tips, book recs & articles that leave you feeling nourished, written by Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon.

One of my fave newsletters, and one that inspired me to make the jump to Substack.

- Crystal King

Elizabeth’s Newsletter from Italy

By Elizabeth Minchilli

Food, drink, fun links & travel (not necessarily in that order)

Elizabeth Minchilli's advice on Italy and food is truly among the best.

- Crystal King

Società Letteratura

By Diana Giovinazzo

An online book club focusing on the literature of Italians and Italian Americans. Also, articles covering book events and other happenings within the Italian community.

An Italophile's dream book club!

- Crystal King

Family Drama

By Lynne Reeves Griffin

Sensational books and practical insights into the conflicts at the heart of our lives.

Thriller author Lynne Reeves Griffin's excellent substack brings you practical insights to the conflicts at the heart of our lives.

- Crystal King

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 2023 it begins 6/17!)

Jami Attenberg is a font of inspiration for writers of all kinds.

- Crystal King

HIBOU

By Catherine Elcik

On the hunt for a wise (and wisecracking) writing life

Cathy's excellent Substack is for writers on the hunt for a wise writing life.

- Crystal King

Storey Time with Stephanie Storey

Tune in here for my recommendations on the best art exhibitions, books, movies, TV shows, songs, and other stories -- from a best-selling art historical novelist and longtime TV producer.

Understanding Rome's Newsletter

By Agnes Crawford

all things Rome

Agnes offers a wonderful glimpse into the city where my heart is, Rome.

- Crystal King

The Practicing Writer 2.0: A Newsletter from Erika Dreifus

By Erika Dreifus/The Practicing Writer Newsletter

Curating fee-free (AND paying) calls and competitions—plus other resources—for writers of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.

A writer's go-to source for contests, grants, competitions, and paying writing opportunities.

- Crystal King

The Entropy Hotel

By Henriette Lazaridis

lessons on creative challenges drawn from sports and the outdoors

TERRA NOVA author Henriette Laziridis tackles creative and athletic challenges with aplomb.

- Crystal King

The 7am Novelist

By Michelle Hoover

Join award-winning novelist and writing teacher Michelle Hoover with tips and special guests for your morning writing wake up call, starting with a 50-day writing challenge to help you get a new project going and keep you in your chair.

One of the best podcasts for writers! Michelle Hoover's Substack and informative podcasts will help you supercharge your writing.

- Crystal King

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Publishing tips from an author who’s made mistakes (so you don't have to)

Courtney Maum offers insight about writing, about getting your book out into the world, and the whole wacky publishing industry.

- Crystal King

Jane’s Calamity

By Jane Roper

Comitragic cogitations on a brazenly eclectic range of topics, including but not limited to perimenopause, parenting, writing, excess tupperware, and failing at mindfulness

THE SOCIETY OF SHAME author Jane Roper's absolutely hilarious and super insighful Substack on nearly everything.

- Crystal King