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collected a wonderful list of The 20 Best Creative Writing Substacks in 2023. Share your favourite Turtle Island/Canadian Substacks with the SMLTA readers in the comments!
Art / Life: Scribblings by Michael Bryson is an excellent newsletter for reviews and fiction.
Kerry Clare (author most recently of Asking for a Friend) has been blogging for 23 years! Check out her amazing literary podcast BOOKSPO
Claire Cameron (author of The Last Neanderthal and The Bear) offers her thoughts on what she’s reading in . Most recently she writes about short books:
Looking for very short strange fiction? Then you will like George Toles’ Substack! Toles is not only a short fiction writer but also has co-written many of Guy Maddin’s films such as The Saddest Music in the World, Brand Upon the Brain, My Winnipeg and more.
Lilian Nattel’s (author most recently of Only Sisters) new Substack will discuss books by women from around the world. I love Lilian’s reviews on TikTok. Very excited for this new newsletter.
Award-winning poet ’s beautiful newsletter focuses on poetry, mental health/illness, (im)migration, conflict, the African diaspora.
Kai Cheng Thom’s (author of Falling Back in Love with Being Human Letters to Lost Souls) most recent posts on what What Writers Owe the Dead: On Poetry, Power, Politics & Responsibility and How To Read a Trans Fem Writer are spectacular.
Paul Seesequasis’ (author of Blanket Toss Under Midnight Sun) has brought his 10-year to Substack! Not to be missed!
Very excited for this new Subtack .
Author offers Indigenous Poetics, Books, and Writing Craft in
Rachel Thompson is an author and literary magazine editor whose Substack is a terrific resource for writers demystifying the world of literary magazine publishing.
Habiba’s Substack by focuses on being Palestinian and literary life. A must read!
The Reframables hosted by Rebecca Davey and Natalie Davey is a podcast looking for fresh perspectives. Especially loved the conversations with Canisia Lubrin and Claudia Day
is an author and coach who interviews woman about their writing process and asks their best/worst writing advice.
offers publishing industry insider tips, interviews, blogs, and more. Great for those who are looking for an agent.
’s Writer Therapy has long been a favourite. Sonal gives amazing writing advice like how to write after illness and what to do if you’ve been rejected everywhere!
Jessica Johnston (writer, journalist, and past EIC of The Walrus) runs! Lots of tips and expert knowledge!
What are your favourite Substacks? Share in the comments:
Substacks that Review Books
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I’m doing a round up of my favourite Turtle Island/Canadian Substacks that I actually read by authors, archivists, coaches, and more plus a list of Substacks that publish book reviews.
Please note this is not comprehensive—it’s just what I’m reading right now!
Share your favourite Turtle Island/Canadian Substacks with the SMLTA readers in the comments!
Art / Life: Scribblings by Michael Bryson is an excellent newsletter for reviews and fiction.
Kerry Clare (author most recently of Asking for a Friend) has been blogging for 23 years! Check out her amazing literary podcast BOOKSPO
Claire Cameron (author of The Last Neanderthal and The Bear) offers her thoughts on what she’s reading in . Most recently she writes about short books:
Looking for very short strange fiction? Then you will like George Toles’ Substack! Toles is not only a short fiction writer but also has co-written many of Guy Maddin’s films such as The Saddest Music in the World, Brand Upon the Brain, My Winnipeg and more.
Lilian Nattel’s (author most recently of Only Sisters) new Substack will discuss books by women from around the world. I love Lilian’s reviews on TikTok. Very excited for this new newsletter.
Award-winning poet ’s beautiful newsletter focuses on poetry, mental health/illness, (im)migration, conflict, the African diaspora.
Kai Cheng Thom’s (author of Falling Back in Love with Being Human Letters to Lost Souls) most recent posts on what What Writers Owe the Dead: On Poetry, Power, Politics & Responsibility and How To Read a Trans Fem Writer are spectacular.
Paul Seesequasis’ (author of Blanket Toss Under Midnight Sun) has brought his 10-year to Substack! Not to be missed!
Very excited for this new Subtack .
Author offers Indigenous Poetics, Books, and Writing Craft in
Rachel Thompson is an author and literary magazine editor whose Substack is a terrific resource for writers demystifying the world of literary magazine publishing.
Habiba’s Substack by focuses on being Palestinian and literary life. A must read!
The Reframables hosted by Rebecca Davey and Natalie Davey is a podcast looking for fresh perspectives. Especially loved the conversations with Canisia Lubrin and Claudia Day
is an author and coach who interviews woman about their writing process and asks their best/worst writing advice.
offers publishing industry insider tips, interviews, blogs, and more. Great for those who are looking for an agent.
’s Writer Therapy has long been a favourite. Sonal gives amazing writing advice like how to write after illness and what to do if you’ve been rejected everywhere!
Jessica Johnston (writer, journalist, and past EIC of The Walrus) runs! Lots of tips and expert knowledge!
What are your favourite Substacks? Share in the comments:
Substacks that Review Books
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Love finding fellow Canuckian writers! 🇨🇦 Thanks for creating this list!
Aww! Thanks for recommending Women Writing, Kathryn! Looking forward to digging into this great list.