Substacks recommended by Rebecca Makkai

Recommended by Rebecca Makkai

Articles Of Interest

By Avery

A show about what we wear

I'm obsessed with this podcast about clothing history. You don't have to be into fashion...

- Rebecca Makkai

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry by 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).

THE newsletter you need if you're a writer hoping to get published.

- Rebecca Makkai

52 Writing Prompts

By Suzanne Roberts

Writing prompts, inspiration, notes on the writing life, and virtual writing workshops

Long, fabulous writing prompts every week!

- Rebecca Makkai

Story Club with George Saunders

A place to explore the way the short story works.

Short stories, dissected and celebrated by George Saunders.

- Rebecca Makkai

Largehearted Ledger

By David Gutowski

The Largehearted Boy weekly newsletter: books, music, & more

Jane’s Calamity

By Jane Roper

Comitragic cogitations on a brazenly eclectic range of topics, including perimenopause, parenting, writing, mortality, excess tupperware, and failing at mindfulness

An OG blog, now here on Substack. Always hilarious.

- Rebecca Makkai