Substacks recommended by Kerry Dexter

Recommended by Kerry Dexter

Reflections on Courage, Faith, and the Work of Love

Reflections and writings of Bishop Mariann Budde. A home for those seeking to walk the path of love and mercy, for those daring to be brave and determined to treat others with dignity.

Ideas for these times from a creative spiritual leader and thinker

- Kerry Dexter

Ellie's Real Good Food

By Ellie Krieger

Easy recipes and inspirations for a delicious, healthy life. Plus, trustworthy info on timely nutrition topics.

Intriguing recipes with an eye to healthy choices,, great photographs, and sound information on nutrition in well written articles from registered dietician and cookbook author Ellie Krieger

- Kerry Dexter

Everyday Acadien

By Emmanuelle LeBlanc

Exploring Acadian words, culture, music, and resilience—stories of tradition, growth, and the spirit of Acadie./ À la découverte des mots, de la culture, musique et résilience acadienne — histoires de tradition, d’évolution et de l’esprit de l'Acadie.

Learn about Acadien French, and the life of musician too. Emmanuelle is a native of the French speaking area of Prince Edward Island, and a founding member of the band Vishten. Always worth reading.

- Kerry Dexter

On Substack

By Substack Team

Resources, stories, and news for the writers, podcasters, musicians, video creators, and culture makers publishing on Substack.

The Creative Shift by Dan Blank

Helping writers and creators share their work and connect with readers in meaningful ways. Digging deep into marketing, book launches, and platform development. Get my weekly newsletter every Friday.

Practical, thoughtful ideas on creative practice from book expert Dan Blank. Often directed at writers, Dan's suggestions are helpful to musicians, visual artists and other creators as well.

- Kerry Dexter

ArtsManaged Field Notes

By E. Andrew Taylor

Weekly insights on management practice in arts and culture. Seeking more human and humane pathways to making art work.

A Gathering of Spirits

By Carrie Newcomer

Carrie Newcomer's music, poetry and commentary on art, spirit and life.

Insight, reflection, and always music from award winning singer and songwriter Carrie Newcomer.

- Kerry Dexter

Sarah McQuaid Newsletter

News, music, photos, artwork, general musings and info about forthcoming tour dates and album releases!

Creative plans, tour adventures, life in her home base of Cornwall, and more from singer and songwriter Sarah McQuaid, always worth the reading

- Kerry Dexter

The Practicing Writer 2.0: A Newsletter from Erika Dreifus

By Erika Dreifus/The Practicing Writer Newsletter

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

Mark Simos

#ScholarSunday Threads

By AmericanStudier

The best public scholarly writing, podcasts, books, every week!

Ottawa Road Trips

By Laura Paquet

Timely and practical tips for day trips, weekend getaways and longer road trips from Canada's capital, Ottawa.

Lighthouse

By Alexander Semenyuk

Here you will find articles about faith, spirituality, family, psychology, as well as writing prompts, podcasts and videos. Come and engage in meaningful conversations dealing with our world and wellbeing.

Varied, thoughtful articles "to make others think, become uplifted, defeat fears, find peace and confidence," says author Alexander Semenyuk.

- Kerry Dexter

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Well researched thought provoking context and perspective on political events from an author and professor of history.

- Kerry Dexter

Strings

By Noel Paul Stookey

Think about the strings of a guitar. What do they do? Connect. Vibrate. Resonate. All to create the ordered sounds we call music. This space is about Noel Paul Stookey - his life, his music and his spiritual journey.

Insights and memories from musician Noel Paul Stookey,. You may know him as Paul of Peter, Paul, and Mary

- Kerry Dexter

Pockets of Wind Resistance

Windblown missives from a Scottish writer, musician and storyteller. Curiosity and kindness. Moss and myth.

Thoughtful reflections from one of Scotland's most creative musicians.

- Kerry Dexter

PubStack Success

By Karen Cherry

Start, grow, and make an impact on Substack. Get one easy-to-follow, no-nonsense newsletter per week and grow without FOMO and overwhelm. By a writer who built a $29K+ publication that's not writing about writing.