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Writing on Substack is fun but figuring out how all the little backend things work is A LOT! Which button do I press? What screen do I go to? This is where Kristi Keller comes in, she is a whiz at all things Substack and will save you hours of time and work. If you are a writer on Substack you need to pay for this publication.
Christine offers hard-earned wisdom from someone with years in the trenches. Her person-centered perspective offers important reminders for how to be a good human. This is one of my favorite newsletters.
Hazel & Ellie are on a mission to change mental wellness! Their newsletter and the Betwixt app are chock full of evidence-based information that is very helpful.
If you're looking for some down-home hilarity from a well-seasoned traveler this is the place. Kristi's newsletter is hilarious and never fails to disappoint. I have loved it from the very first post.
I love Rolando's insightful essays. Whether he is sharing a lesson through story or narrative I always learn something and enjoy it. The extra bonus is his personal photography! The images he add to each post are beautiful.
Jenna is both a guide and an explorer at the same time. She is very gifted at explaining concepts and leaves me feeling inspired and motivated for growth. I try to never miss one of her posts! Highly recommend.
Louise gently calls us to our higher self. Together with her guides she leads us to ask the deeper questions and walk the path to elevated consciousness. I always look forward to her essays.
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Debbie does a fantastic job of calling aging into question and I love it! She challenges the current paradigm and calls us to ask the hard questions. She showcases interesting and inspiring guests. I am constantly learning when I hang out in her neighborhood of the internet!
Jocelyn is someone I want to hang out with on a rainy afternoon. We would sit in a funky cafe and indulge in deep conversation. This is what her newsletter is like - a wide lens on living as a human exploring herself. I love it.
Julia shows us how to challenge ageism. Her message is a direct prescription for how to live vibrantly at any age and not take a backseat in our own lives.
Holly urges us to travel with her, to learn and grow with her, but most importantly she asks us to look deep into the heart of our fellow humans and ourselves to see and to listen to what we find. This is a beautiful, heart-opening, well written newsletter.
Marilyn reminds us that everything happens as it should and when it should. She share what she reads & learns to help us grow. I look forward to seeing her in my inbox!
Sarah Fay is a gifted teacher. She has the ability to make everything clear, she turns the grey zone into black and white while providing very useful tools I can use right away. She provides the greatest value for a paid subscription of anyone on Substack.
Troy is an excellent writer, I look forward to every post he writes. His LAMB fictional series is amazing and his narrative non-fiction is equally good. I highly recommend his work, it will enrich your life.
I love this publication! Paolo offers daily tips for well-being and amazing recipes. She is doing the work and sharing it with all of her readers in a delightful way.
If you are trying to live an examined life you don't want to miss Jen's newsletter. She breaks down the most profound concepts into bite-size, easily digestible pieces so we can immediately put them to use in our own lives.
Building Hope offers a robust spectrum of excellent writing. Of course Julie shares great architectural essays but she goes on to discuss all aspects of living an examined life. When I leave a piece of her writing I always feel like I learned something and was uplifted.
The information in this newsletter is vitally important! Kristi is turning diet culture upside down and calling us to find a better way. I highly recommend her work.
Jeannine teaches us to see, which is like learning how to walk. As soon as we can see we relate to the world, and our writing, in an entirely new way. The quality and quantity of exceptional information offered is paralleled only by the amazing community that has been created here at WITD. This is no regular Substack publication, it's like going to soul-University and learning how to write at the same time.
If you've ever wondered what it's like to leave your life, sit fully in the discomfort of not knowing what's next, and then recreate everything from scratch Annie is your person! She leaves no stone unturned as she shares her story with her readers, inspiring and motivating us to step up fully.
Thaissa's contemplative essays deeply move me. Each one calls me to look inside and explore greater depths and I appreciate this. Her writing is lyrical and asks the big questions. I also love her personal photography!
Renee's writing stirs my heart and soul. In sharing her heart centered, hard earned wisdom she calls me to a deeper exploration of my soul's true calling. I love seeing Beyond the Comfort Zone arrive in my inbox, it is one of the publications I never miss. If you are searching for a missing piece of yourself allow Renee to be your guide.
This is one of my favorite publications of Substack. I love it because I learn something new every single time I read it! I also love it because Tara is the best creator of community I've seen. She is a gifted gatherer of literature and people.
Amanda is a wealth of wisdom packaged in a heart-centered person! The Editing Spectrum offers one of the best values on Substack. Every issue is a worthwhile lesson on how to improve our craft.
Vipul gently calls us to turn our lens inward to look more deeply at ourselves. He encourages us to heal from the inside out by sharing his own stories and ideas. I find Soul Wisdom thought provoking and wise.
Isabel's writing is delightful and deep at the same time. She has the amazing ability to not take herself too seriously while writing about the most important things and, with every essay, she calls us to lead an examined life. I highly recommend her amazing publication!
There is a wealth of information in this newsletter. Whether you want to learn how to get started on Substack or have been around awhile Paul provides excellent information to help you grow. As well, the business and marketing suggestions are valuable for any small business. I have learned a lot from this newsletter. An added perk are the Friday posts of one cool thing from the internet that I would never find on my own. Highly recommend!
Pamela shares her beautiful photography with uplifting messages. Her work is both thought provoking and inspiring.
Janice is a kick ass 84 year old who inspires me to no end. She is an important read for those of us in our last third because she shares how it really is to have to carry on after the loss of a loved one. What it's really like to live alone and how we can do it better.
I love Val's philosophy of embracing our face as we move through our years. She tells us how to do that while sharing excellent tips on what works and what to avoid in the beauty industry. This is one newsletter I try not to miss!