Substacks recommended by R(ev)ise and Shine!

Recommended by R(ev)ise and Shine!

YA + Middle School book reviews from Gen-X librarian Jen Hubert Swan, aka Reading Rants. A reincarnation of "Reading Rants! Out of the Ordinary Booklists for Teens" blog 1998-2023.

Excellent MG & YA book reviews from librarian, Jen Hubert Swan, aka Reading Rants.

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Sarah’s Monday Motivation

By Sarah Aronson

My weekly curiosity journal. Thoughts on writing, play, curiosity, and creativity. Writing prompts, too.

Fun and insightful creative inspiration from one of the best writing guides in children's literature.

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The Substrate

By Guido A. Sanchez

A substrate leaves something behind just as culture and every one of us have been shaped over time by stories. My newsletter reflects on storytelling, people, and culture - almost always queer - featuring essays, stories, ephemera, playlists, & more.

A delightful newsletter focused on queer storytelling, people, and culture featuring essays, stories, ephemera, playlists, & more.

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Eric Smith's Substack

Advice and bookish news from literary agent and author Eric Smith.

An excellent newsletter filled with practical and useful information about writing and publishing from one of out very favorite writer-agents!

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Creating Comics

By K. Woodman-Maynard

I help artists create more and feel less bad about themselves in the process. I share the tools, structure, and mindset I use to overcome creative obstacles.

Illustrator K. Woodman-Maynard shares artistic insights, inspirations, and challenges of a creator and person.

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Journey with Jess Rinker

Weekly musings with author related news, general publishing tidbits, and sometimes rambling reflections from one writer's life.

Personal insights into the writing life from a fantastic children's writer.

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Ellen Kushner's Bad Advice

A Hawk & Handsaw Emporium for the Discriminating Reader

A wonderful and eclectic mix of content from one of the most beloved fantasy writers of the past fifty years.

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