Introducing Saved for Later: My Favorite Finds

The kind I'd send you after we met up for tea—ones worth saving

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Hey Scribbler,

I want to try something new to kick off 2025…

Here’s the deal: Over the past year, all kinds of people have reached out asking, "What are you reading? What Substacks do you actually love?"

Throughout 2024, I bookmarked the newsletters I consistently read, recommend, and lean on for inspiration, insight, and the occasional laugh. And I realized this could become something more.

So meet Saved for Later—my new way of sharing interesting finds with you about 1-2 times a month.

This isn't another link roundup.

It's a carefully curated collection of everything I'm reading, watching, listening to, and discovering all over the interwebs—articles that delight, inspire, and spark conversations.

The kinds of finds I'd text you about if we were grabbing coffee—insights that sparked my own curiosity and felt too good not to pass along to a creative friend.

Things you’ll want to save to read over an afternoon cup of tea or Sunday morning coffee.

Each Saved for Later is a carefully curated collection of insights from other writers and creators about craft, creativity, marketing inspiration, and self-care. (I’ll toss in a few extra things that surprise and delight you:)

Read what you need and leave the rest.

(🙏🏼 Quick shout out to my friend Kimberlee West, who sparked this idea.)

And to you—for reading, commenting, and trusting me with your time and attention.

These recommendations aren't just links. They're conversations waiting to happen or kernels for your next post.

So let’s get started with Substacks…

✍️ Women’s Voices

Newsletters that feel like conversations with brilliant women who have something to say and have a strong writing voice:

Things Worth Knowing by

Farrah @Substack

: The smart corner of the internet to talk fashion, feelings, and creativity with the former editor-in-chief of ELLE and Cosmopolitan. But really, she’s started a fantastic, global community of women. You’ll get a taste for what’s behind the paywall by reading this free post, Some things worth knowing… She also publishes intimate and moving guest posts about topics we don’t talk about openly, like After the Affair (paywalled)

The Shift by

sam baker

: Redefining narratives about women's mid-life experiences with a companion podcast (paywalled). You can check out this mostly free article, Things that resonated with you this year to understand what The Shift and Sam Baker are all about.

Hopefully Yours by

Connie Schultz

: Her article on A Tribute to Ethel Kennedy is a touching read.

White Ink by

Anna Wharton

gives nuanced perspectives on women's stories, like, Dave Grohl: Another Man Only Sorry Because He Got Caught. (This one stuck with me long after I read it.)

Changing the Channel by

Kirsten Powers

; At it’s core it’s about change, empowering people to change the channel on whatever is not working in life. With insightful reads like We Don’t Need ‘Self-Help,’ We Need Support.

✍️ Creativity, Giggles (and Insights)

Newsletters that remind you why you started writing in the first place—a mix of laughter, insight, and those moments that make you go, "Yes, exactly!"

The Hyphen by

Emma Gannon

: Musings on work, wellbeing, and creativity. Her post on self-acceptance is a gentle reminder we all need.

Substack Reads: A constant source of finding new people and information like Hamish McKenzie’s (Substack Chief Writing Officer) recent article 4 Million.

Inner Wilderness by

SuddenlyJamie

where you’ll be surprised and delighted with pieces like, The Magic of Being Ordinary.

✍️ Cooking & Comfort

When writing calls for a culinary break and you’re looking for those nourishing and easy meals:

What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking by

Caroline Chambers

: Practical meals that are tasty and easy to plan. Plus, Caroline offers so much more than just recipes. Her 2024 in Review will give you a taste. (See what I did there? 😂)

Have Your Cake: The best (and most accessible) gluten-free recipes by the iconic

Liz Prueitt

, co-founder of Tartine Bakery, author, and James Beard Award winner. Plus, she has so many more talents she could share with us!

✍️ Substack Advice & Education

These are the newsletters that have transformed how I think about what I’m doing here on Substack and how I’m doing it:

Writers at Work by

Sarah Fay

: Practical information and the latest Substack changes, tips, and tools to be successful on the platform and grow a relationship with your audience.

Sparkle on Substack by

Claire Venus (she/her) ✨

: Possibly one of the most joyful communities on the internet at the moment.

Unstack Substack by

Kristi Keller

: She’s not another Substack guru but shares no-nonsense advice to navigate your most confusing Substack technical challenges. She’s a wiz at unstacking the back-end chores that come with growing on this platform. (🧙 A magical Substack VA who also does branding assets! You’re welcome.)

The Lemon Tree Mindset by

Veronica Llorca-Smith

: Practical and inspirational advice about how to build a writing career and market your books on Substack. I love her no-nonsense approach to sharing what she’s learning about things like How I Serialized 3 Books on Substack [and made some peanuts]

✍️ Writing & Publishing

Newsletters that dive deep into the craft and business of writing:

Everything is Material by

Jojo Moyes

. I’ve been obsessively sharing her articles since she joined Substack earlier this year. She’s one of my favorite reads, especially with her personal takes on life and writing like, Writing Will Save You. It Always Does.

Writing in the Dark by

Jeannine Ouellette

: One of the main places on Substack to become a better writer, grow your skills on the page, make your work more powerful, and get published. An amazing paid membership with a thriving writing community.

Publishing Confidential by

Kathleen Schmidt

: Behind-the-scenes insights into the publishing world and her unique lens on how book marketing needs to change after years of working in the industry. (Kathleen’s a bit of Shero for women in publishing.)

Before and After the Book Deal by

Courtney Maum

: Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity. Another Shero in publishing who seems to constantly be starting one thing, ending another.

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing: A twice-weekly newsletter chock-full of guidance and support from publishing industry insiders. Expect author interviews, guest blogs, and expert advice on the publishing industry. Take a look at Considering Querying a Rewrite? Carly Waters Has an Essay for That.

Your Turn

I'm testing out this Saved for Later format over the next few months.

Think of it as a creative companion—a collection of discoveries from across the internet that might spark your next idea, offer a moment of insight, or simply provide a welcome pause in your day.

Would you hit reply or meet me in the comments to help me shape this:

- Is this helpful 1-2 times a month?

- What kinds of topics and media intrigue you most right now?

- Any resources or Substacks I should know about?

Your input will turn this from a collection of links into a genuine creative conversation.

Warmly,

P.S. Bonus points if you reply with a recommendation that makes me go "Oh, I need to read that!"

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