"If you’re new to Substack and you’ll feeling overwhelmed or stuck..." Ha, yes. Hello! My name is Lou and I'm overwhelmed and maybe a little disheartened!
I *love* substack and the spaces I'm in. I love writing in the platform and I love that I've got my first 7 subscribers and my first like on a post. I love that I've published 2 posts in my first two weeks and have got another one scheduled to go out. I've learned so much in such a short time.
But I'm also like, whoa.... What have I started?!?
In terms of sharing another substack, the best one for this week and this topic seems to me to be Letters from Love from Liz Gilbert. What a week to try writing your own love letter to yourself! https://elizabethgilbert.substack.com/how
I've just had a quick look at your page... It's great! Stick with it! Oh my God, "Lou Reads"... That is the best thing I've seen on the internet today. 😊. And Liz Gilbert! Yes! I just started writing here in September so I feel like a bit of a newbie too... It's a lovely place to be.
Ah Michelle, thank you so much for this boost! Such a gorgeous message to receive. I think the next Lou Reads will be on Dave Gray's book Liminal Thinking, or Pam Slim's Body of Work.
And yes - it is a lovely place to be! I'm feeling very seen and supported. Takeaway for today: Stick with it. Just keep going.
My recommendation would be Sober Soulful by Dana Leigh Lyons. Dana has created a generous and safe community offering for those in recovery. Her writing is honest and it always hits a special place in my heart as someone who has also struggled with addiction.
OMG there are so so many writers that I love and adore here on Substack that it's hard for me to pick just one!!!
Can I name a few of my most favorites? Sam Baker (her podcast 'The Shift' is bold and powerful), Laurie Stone, Amanda Saint, Jen Glantz, Mari Andrew (hoping to book a writing retreat in Wyoming this summer with her group), Christene Barberich, Tara Schuster (formally of Comedy Central), Fiona Gibson (hilarious!), Sari Botton, Lindsay Johnson, Maggie Smith, Katherine May, Andrea Gibson (her poetry is breathtaking) and of course the one who started this all for me, the one person who I found Substack through, Mr.Ted Gioia.
He writes extensively about music history and how the musical landscape has changed. He also highlights various artists, especially the jazz greats and other genres that I love. I created many cherished playlists from his posts.
There are so many stunning writers on Substack, all with their own magic to offer. And I know that what I've listed above doesn't even scratch the surface.
I love discovering new voices and finding messages that really resonate with me. From music and self love to honoring women over 40 (me!) and celebrating their greatness, it's all here!! So dig in xx
Also, I am going to be a rebel in the name of community building and recommend my own Motherhood Minute publication because right now I’m releasing amazing conversations with women on what building community looks like. So please follow all of them!
And from that place I have met so many wonderful women poets. I’d also like to nominate Kathryn Anna Marshall for her poetry films - they’re just amazing 🤩 - ‘My death will grieve foxes’ is just pure magic
Gosh this kinda initiative epitomises why I love Substack 🙌 Thank you Claire & Kat.
I’d love to give Elin Petronella a shoutout, her writing feels fluid and organic, and she is naturally generous as well as a naturally prolific as a writer, I admire her approach.
I’d like to give Dr. Amber a shoutout for her brief but very relatable look at what cosleeping and personal space looks like in alls rages of motherhood
I’m nominating Elin Petronella from Follow your Gut for sharing great and engaging questions and content that’s fun to read and interact with. Her curiosity and positive spirit is contagious and her art just so beautiful.
Here’s a line from a fav post, “When we attune our energies with the seasons, we rest and reflect in the winter. We accelerate our projects and bloom in the spring. We share our work and celebrate with others in the summer. We reap the harvest and stockpile our creative space in the fall. Winter doesn’t end with the holidays.”
I’m nominating Tess because her art shifts sometime in me every time
https://open.substack.com/pub/tessguinery/p/you-lent-me-your-skin-when-mine-was?r=506nf&utm_medium=ios
"If you’re new to Substack and you’ll feeling overwhelmed or stuck..." Ha, yes. Hello! My name is Lou and I'm overwhelmed and maybe a little disheartened!
I *love* substack and the spaces I'm in. I love writing in the platform and I love that I've got my first 7 subscribers and my first like on a post. I love that I've published 2 posts in my first two weeks and have got another one scheduled to go out. I've learned so much in such a short time.
But I'm also like, whoa.... What have I started?!?
In terms of sharing another substack, the best one for this week and this topic seems to me to be Letters from Love from Liz Gilbert. What a week to try writing your own love letter to yourself! https://elizabethgilbert.substack.com/how
I've just had a quick look at your page... It's great! Stick with it! Oh my God, "Lou Reads"... That is the best thing I've seen on the internet today. 😊. And Liz Gilbert! Yes! I just started writing here in September so I feel like a bit of a newbie too... It's a lovely place to be.
Ah Michelle, thank you so much for this boost! Such a gorgeous message to receive. I think the next Lou Reads will be on Dave Gray's book Liminal Thinking, or Pam Slim's Body of Work.
And yes - it is a lovely place to be! I'm feeling very seen and supported. Takeaway for today: Stick with it. Just keep going.
Yes, absolutely. Just keep going. That's all any of us can do. And we're all doing it together 🤩👏
This is wonderful! I would love to share https://substack.com/@deathandbirds
by Chloe Hope.
Read just one of her delicate posts about life and birds and you'll understand why I think her writing is magical.
Chloe Hope is so good! I love her writing too.
I love Chloe's writing as well! One of my favourites 😍
Chloe is absolutely amazing and definitely deserves this recommendation!
What a brilliant recommendation, thank you! I’ve just enjoyed reading three beautiful posts and look forward to many more.
My recommendation would be Sober Soulful by Dana Leigh Lyons. Dana has created a generous and safe community offering for those in recovery. Her writing is honest and it always hits a special place in my heart as someone who has also struggled with addiction.
https://danaleighlyons.substack.com/
I love Dana's spirit
Seconding this, I love Dana's writing!
OMG there are so so many writers that I love and adore here on Substack that it's hard for me to pick just one!!!
Can I name a few of my most favorites? Sam Baker (her podcast 'The Shift' is bold and powerful), Laurie Stone, Amanda Saint, Jen Glantz, Mari Andrew (hoping to book a writing retreat in Wyoming this summer with her group), Christene Barberich, Tara Schuster (formally of Comedy Central), Fiona Gibson (hilarious!), Sari Botton, Lindsay Johnson, Maggie Smith, Katherine May, Andrea Gibson (her poetry is breathtaking) and of course the one who started this all for me, the one person who I found Substack through, Mr.Ted Gioia.
He writes extensively about music history and how the musical landscape has changed. He also highlights various artists, especially the jazz greats and other genres that I love. I created many cherished playlists from his posts.
There are so many stunning writers on Substack, all with their own magic to offer. And I know that what I've listed above doesn't even scratch the surface.
I love discovering new voices and finding messages that really resonate with me. From music and self love to honoring women over 40 (me!) and celebrating their greatness, it's all here!! So dig in xx
Also, I am going to be a rebel in the name of community building and recommend my own Motherhood Minute publication because right now I’m releasing amazing conversations with women on what building community looks like. So please follow all of them!
I am nominating Lauren Barber for her honesty and openess in sharing in particular in this post on the realities of postpartum
https://open.substack.com/pub/laurenbarber/p/a-love-note-to-my-real-postpartum?r=1nxty&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
I thought it was a great post and has stuck in my mind long after it was published. 🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️
Oh so grateful to you xxx
I'm shamelessly nominating myself because I'm pretty new here and think my words are worth a read. https://stephcullenwrites.substack.com
Secondly though I'm nominating Jen and Selima https://open.substack.com/pub/womenaremad?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=264cy0
And the ever supportive Mika https://open.substack.com/pub/musingsbymika?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=264cy0
I can't say enough good about @bessstillman who is a once in a generation writer.
I would like to nominate Nelly Bryce for her beautiful poetry community which is honestly one of my favourite things right now -
https://open.substack.com/pub/poetrypals/p/introducingpoetry-gathering?r=1l34qz&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
And from that place I have met so many wonderful women poets. I’d also like to nominate Kathryn Anna Marshall for her poetry films - they’re just amazing 🤩 - ‘My death will grieve foxes’ is just pure magic
https://open.substack.com/pub/kathrynannawrites/p/my-death-will-grieve-foxes?r=1l34qz&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
Gosh this kinda initiative epitomises why I love Substack 🙌 Thank you Claire & Kat.
I’d love to give Elin Petronella a shoutout, her writing feels fluid and organic, and she is naturally generous as well as a naturally prolific as a writer, I admire her approach.
This one is especially good https://elinpetronella.substack.com/p/youll-be-judged-no-matter-what-you
Thank you Sarina this is magic, appreciate you 🥰🥰🫶🏼
I’d like to give Dr. Amber a shoutout for her brief but very relatable look at what cosleeping and personal space looks like in alls rages of motherhood
https://open.substack.com/pub/agroomes/p/co-sleeping?r=1l34q7&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
I loved this post too
Thanks for sharing, I related to this so much!
Thank you SO MUCH Chanel! You made my day.
I meant stages!
I’m nominating Elin Petronella from Follow your Gut for sharing great and engaging questions and content that’s fun to read and interact with. Her curiosity and positive spirit is contagious and her art just so beautiful.
https://open.substack.com/pub/elinpetronella/p/stop-worrying-about-tomorrow-for
Also nominating Eva-Maria Smith from MILK for her gentle writing, beautiful photos and just because she’s such a kind human being overall. https://open.substack.com/pub/evamariasmith/p/re-villaging-my-social-media
Her collaborative piece with Lyndsay Kaldor from story and thread recently was one of the most beautiful written interviews I’ve seen on here 🥰 and with that also a shoutout and nomination for Lyndsay. https://open.substack.com/pub/storyandthread/p/weaving-a-sense-of-place-in-our-story
Beautiful! Do you have links? ✨✨
Sorry had to save it first since typing from my phone - just added them in
Thank you SO much Carmen 🩷🩷🩷
I’m nominating @charlenestorey for @haverandsparrow. Always find these reads so reassuring.
I am nominating Carolyn Yoo’s See You https://cyoo.substack.com/ for her writing, her art and her vibe!
Here’s a line from a fav post, “When we attune our energies with the seasons, we rest and reflect in the winter. We accelerate our projects and bloom in the spring. We share our work and celebrate with others in the summer. We reap the harvest and stockpile our creative space in the fall. Winter doesn’t end with the holidays.”
I’m a big fan of humorist Carlos Greaves here! So funny. Who doesn’t need a laugh?
https://substack.com/@shadesofgreaves