Substacks recommended by Abbey Algiers | What I'd Rather Be Talking About

Recommended by Abbey Algiers

Really good business ideas to help you start and grow a profitable business (including on Substack). All ideas are backed by research and analysis.

How We Grow

By Ana Calin

One weekly essay for the go-getter building wealth, freedom, and living life on her own terms.

Publishing Confidential

By Kathleen Schmidt

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

Attention Economy

By Leigh Stein

honest advice about making a career as an author today

Attention Economy is not only "real talk" it also offers real solutions. So helpful!

- Abbey Algiers

Unstack Substack

By Kristi Keller 🇨🇦

I help fellow Substackers make the most of their time by unstacking all the back-end chores that come along with writing on this platform.

decor8

By Holly Becker / Decor8

Unapologetic soulful interiors and the art of building a creative life.

Weekly Hurdle

By Emily Abbate

Embracing the #hurdlemoments as they pass.

Substack Writers at Work with Sarah Fay

Stay ahead of the Substack curve—with the leading Growth Strategist, Sarah Fay.

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 $30K+ publication that's not writing about writing.

Escape the Cubicle

By Wes Pearce

Regular insights & community support on how to "Escape the Cubicle" & build a freedom life by growing an audience on Substack and creating digital products. 💡

The Online Writing Club

By Kristina God

Turn your words into income and your writing dreams into reality. Build an audience that loves your work. Grow paid subscriptions. Publish your book. Promote your work with authentic marketing. Come join one of the world's largest writing communities!

The Lemon Tree Mindset 🌳🍋

By Veronica

I help you grow and scale your portfolio career. Mindset & strategy | Penguin Author | Public Speaker

Lifestyle Content

By Joseph Hernandez

A bi-monthly email curio cabinet exploring one journalist's open tabs, spanning media, food, drink, news, and assorted internet flotsam and jetsam.

Departure

By Henah Velez

A thoughtful travel newsletter for women. Recommended by Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights), The Points Guy, Morning Brew, and The Good Trade.

What Editors Want

By James Durston

For freelance writers and journalists - what to pitch each week to maximise your chances of winning regular assignments and earning a proper income.

The EMG Edit

By Erin

A space for growth. For pivots and leaps. For curation and intention. For raising the bar and leveling up the vibe. From E.M. Gallagher, author of the dating memoir, Ugh. Anyway... LFG🤘🏼🪩💫

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.

Hello, Writer!

By Linda Caroll

A place for beautiful words, gentle humanity and people who love the art of writing

I just discovered Hello, Writer! and am blown away by Linda's helpful and practical advice. I highly recommend giving it a look if you're interested in writing more and growing your following.

- Abbey Algiers

Makeist

By Jen Mayer

Makeist is an invitation for curious humans who want to make real things. I share projects, process, and the small discoveries that happen when you choose paper over pixels. It is meant to feel like pulling up a chair at my studio table.

Blogging Guide

By Casey Botticello

Learn how to make money writing online, navigate the digital publishing landscape, and join the creator economy! • Medium • Substack • Blogging • Newsletters • Digital Marketing

Wanderess

By Nikki Vargas

A free and sporadic newsletter sharing women's stories, travel, creativity, and the occasional life musings.

How to Write for a Living

By David McIlroy

Writers should get paid for doing what they love. Subscribe now to get my FREE 7-day email course, Substack Launchpad.

Modern Freedom

By Tim Denning

I will help you reach modern freedom so you can experience true financial wealth, more time with family, less stress, and more free time.

Downtime

By Alisha Ramos

good reads & small pleasures

Life Branches

By Ellen Scherr

I'm a therapist who talks about the parts nobody warns you about when everything stops making sense, whether you're 45, 60 or 80. I give you: clinical validation + lived experience + permission to stop explaining yourself.

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. Books, work, wellbeing & creativity. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" — The Times

ICYMI by Lia Haberman

Your weekly debrief of platform updates, social and creator news

Over the Influence

By Jo Piazza

A hilarious and often factual romp through motherhood, the world of social media, old-school media, publishing and whatever else catches our fancy.

Heart Leap

By Suzy Walker

Building a simple, happy, creative life that makes your heart leap. Join our Heart Leap writing community

The Irresistible Writer By Derek Hughes

Showing writers how to use words to make money and change lives. Proven tips to build an audience online.

Wander Wealth

By Claudia Faith

The exact playbook I used to build a $5K+/mo newsletter in 12 months. Every Tuesday, I share actionable strategies to grow your subscribers, build your community, and create income that scales. You won't be doing it alone 🚀

The French Woman by Garance Doré

I make all the mistakes so you don't have to. Come join our community!

Earl Earl by Laurel Pantin

Breaking down the hows and whys of what to wear. A styling and shopping letter by fashion director Laurel Pantin.

A Message From The Universe

By The Universe

I'm here supporting and guiding you... I'd love to send you a little gentle reminder each day. With love from the Universe x

The Savoring by Stefanie Mullen

Founder of The Savoring Collective. Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Girlfriends' Soul. Betting on myself. Sharing how I do it. Savoring it all.

Food and Fiesta

Food and Fiesta journeys through Spain’s unique festivals and celebrated culinary traditions, revealing the history and landscapes that inspire them.

As someone who's a lifelong Spain lover (and has been there over 20 times), this is an invaluable resource. So interesting! I can't wait to dive into the archives! Great if you love Spain, are looking for interesting things to do when you travel there, or both!

- Abbey Algiers

The SneakyArt Post

By Nishant Jain

Secretly drawn art of the world, delivered to your inbox.

Coge tu mochila y viaja

Un lugar donde se hablará de viajes, de lugares, de sueños... Un boletín con el que, espero, puedas evadirte a otros mundos y encontrar ayuda en tu propia ruta. Si eras una de esas personas que se siente atraída por alguno de estos intereses, éste es t

Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning Grossman

A space for spiritual growth in motion. Through story, sacred teaching, and real-world integration, we make the inner work make sense in real life — designing a meaningful life from the inside out and embodying the peace we seek.

Jet Plane Crew

By Jen Ruiz

Daily, real-time access to vetted media opportunities from an award-winning travel journalist and content creator. Helping you get published, visible, and paid to travel and work remotely.

Anna Mack's Stack

By Anna Mackenzie

A weekly newsletter for those building financially lucrative and creatively fulfilling portfolio careers of multiple clients, projects, passions and income streams.

What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking

By caro chambers

one ridiculously impressive complete-meal recipe delivered to your inbox every saturday morning that dirties minimal dishes and requires under an hour of time.

Here We Go

By Alessandra Codinha

Basically, I just write the kinds of emails that I would like to get.

Because You Write

By Kelly Eden

A community of nonfiction writers flexing our creative muscles and discussing writerly things. Think on the page. Write creatively. Find your own voice. Grab your free "Editing Cheat Sheet" when you sign up.

A Day Well Spent

By Leyla Kazim

The newsletter for people who suspect they're meant for something other than this. I help you become aware of the systems that do not serve you → reclaim your agency → use it to build your freedom.

The Camino Chronicles

By Peter Simoons

Sharing my stories about the Camino to Santiago de Compostela.

Longer Tables with José Andrés

Every meal has the power to change the world.

Best Case Scenario

By Liz Plosser

Your wellness playbook for feeling a little better today than you did yesterday. By Liz Plosser, former Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health. I'm here to help.

Wonder Tools

By Jeremy Caplan

Wonder Tools helps you discover the most useful sites and apps

Mad About The House by Kate Watson-Smyth

A newsletter of ideas and inspiration for people who love houses