Substacks recommended by Timothy Atkinson

Recommended by Timothy Atkinson

Trusted by 70K+ readers, we pick the best-written books from US and UK new releases and prize shortlists, and publish articles by world-class authors on prose style and AI writing. Plus the satire The Demon Inside David Lynch.

Vinny Reads

A newsletter providing reviews and commentary on works of literature, as well as essays, and occasional short fiction.

The Intrinsic Perspective

By Erik Hoel

Natural philosophy, belles-lettres, polemics.

Expression

By FIRE

The stories that shape free speech in America, brought to you by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE).

Michael Mohr's Sincere American Writing

Fiction, literature, book reviews, politics, travel writing, sobriety, culture, ideology. No teams.

Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler

Exclusive fiction too out-there for prime time, by the author of Fight Club. Writing lessons. Lurid back story.

Jeff Giesea

Politics, culture, and technology from someone who was in the machine and got out.

Depravity Lane

By Bryan Smith

My personal Substack

Rompiendo Huevos

By Facundo Rompehuevos

A place for honest fiction, exaggerated nonfiction and sneakily-political poetry from a working-class ex-punk and recovering-alcoholic perspective.

Jimi & the Galactic Empire

By KyanTan

Serialized novels about the end of the universe and some Malaysian life along the way

Jerry Stahl's Nowheresville

Novelist, screenwriter, journalist, and all-around guy who should be dead already.“ Jerry Stahl should either get the Pulitzer Prize or be shot down in the street like a dog.” -Anthony Bourdain

Outcast’s Newsletter

By Outcast Press

The ruminations of Sebastian Vice and Paige Johnson

The Republic of Letters

The Republic of Letters is a hub for literary and cultural writing; and a new, genuinely democratic type of digital publication.

Criteria

By Bradd Allen Saunders

This website is about writing as well as stuff that isn't writing for anybody who likes to read, watch things, and write.

Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em Podcast

A podcast from the outskirts of the zeitgeist

Tracing Woodgrains

By Jack Despain Zhou

A former Mormon's chaotic pursuit of order in a world gone mad

Lit Angels

By Francesca Lia Block

An Online Literary Journal Edited by Francesca Lia Block and Linda Davis

Castalia

By Sam Kahn

Intellectual Journal - essays, stories, reflections

The Junk Man's Son

By New post

Short fiction about the relationship between a scrap picker and his son, addiction, recovery, and growing up blue collar.

Local Hero

By Marigold

Essays on literature with a focus on rebellious writers and their work.

Coleman’s Corner

By Coleman Hughes

Searching for truth in an uncertain world

The Substack Review

By Timothy Atkinson

The Substack Review is the only publication that pairs authors with reviewers to have their books reviewed for a general audience.

The Eternally Radical Idea with Greg Lukianoff

A blog about freedom of speech and both the Coddling & Canceling of the American Mind.

Apocrypha

By M. E. Rothwell

Writings of uncertain authenticity.

Blocked and Reported

By Jesse Singal

A Podcast About Internet Controversies

Neo-Americana

By Papi Pavarotti

A relentless ride through neon-drenched dreams and liminal spaces doused in diesel—set them ablaze with a read.

Joe Bob Briggs' Official Substack

News of Joe Bob and his appearances

The Metropolitan Review

The Metropolitan Review is a books and culture review magazine founded in 2025.

The newsletter of Heresy Press

By Bernard Schweizer

The Heresy Press newsletter offers a mix of straightforward news about Heresy Press, reflections on the larger publishing world, and original writing by today’s outspoken voices

Matthew’s Substack

By Matthew Vaughn

I am the author of the Splatterpunk Award Nominated Bowery. I have no idea what I'm doing with this yet, but this will serve as my newsletter for keeping up with all I'm doing and have going on.

Persuasion

By Yascha Mounk

The community for those who believe that a free society is worth fighting for.

Dispatches from Bohemian Splendor

By Judson Stacy Vereen

Essays and publications from Judson Vereen, American artist. Expatriate living in Brasil. Contributor at The Arts Districts.

Singal-Minded

By Jesse Singal

A newsletter about science, social-justice-activism, why they sometimes fight, and how to help them get along better -- plus a good deal of other, more random stuff.

Arcade Publishing's Newsletter

We are an independent, mid-sized imprint of Skyhorse Publishing that specializes in fiction and literary nonfiction written by authors from the US and around the world. SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND GET 20 FREE EBOOKS

The Unspeakeasy with Meghan Daum

Home of The Unspeakeasy Podcast (formerly known as The Unspeakable), occasional livestreams, and new writing and updates from Meghan Daum.

Personal Effects

By Mike Ingram (Personal Effects)

Experiments in creative nonfiction

Persona Non Propria

By Clancy Steadwell

Pseudonymous contemporary upmarket fiction. Bildungsromans, romance, humor and local color. Occasional essays on themes relating to the fiction.

The Fifth Column (A Podcast)

Your weekly rhetorical assault on the news cycle, the people who make it, and occasionally ourselves.

Hell Or Hangover

By Alex Muka

A humor & satire newsletter written by an ex(ish)-degenerate turned husband and father for readers who are tired of being bombarded with depressing shit all day. Crack a beer (or your beverage of choice). Read. And laugh.