Substacks recommended by Julie Zuckerman’s Monthly Author Newsletter

Recommended by Julie Zuckerman’s Monthly Author Newsletter

Never Alone

By Elissa Wald

Children of Israel are never alone.

what now?

By mary g.

writing and talking about writing and other things (but mostly prompts)

A Sense of Israel

By Sheryl Abbey

Observations on life in Israel through the senses and sensibilities of a Jerusalem writer, poet, and mother.

The Little Things, a War Diary

By Vivian

Notes, thoughts and dispatches for friends and family in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks by Hamas on Israel.

A diary of what we're going through since Oct 7. Vivian's experiences are very close to mine.

- Julie Zuckerman’s Monthly Author Newsletter

Wander, Wonder, Write

By Claire Polders

Dispatches from a nomadic life. Twice monthly I'll send you my travelogues, personal essays, reading recommendations, and tips. With a focus on awe, mindfulness, and the world of writing.

My personal Substack

Submission opportunities for writers delivered to your inbox weekly.

Necessary Stories

By Haim Watzman

Short fiction and essays from Jerusalem

Days of Rest by Merri Ukraincik

By Days of Rest with Merri Ukraincik

Reflections on a creative Jewish life

Martha Anne Toll's Newsletter

By Martha's Newsletter

An insider's view to all things books, ballet, classical music, Jewish culture, and social justice.

Publishing Confidential

By Kathleen Schmidt

News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.

The Biblioracle Recommends

By John Warner

Weekly essays on reading the world and reading in the world, plus personalized book recommendations based on the last five books you've read.

No Failure, Only Practice

By Matt Bell

Fiction writing exercises, craft essays, and reading recommendations from Matt Bell, author of APPLESEED and REFUSE TO BE DONE. Publishes monthly.

Great writing exercises and prompts!

- Julie Zuckerman’s Monthly Author Newsletter

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.