Substacks recommended by Chris Daley

Recommended by Chris Daley

We mean to look out expansively from this place rather than to gaze narrowly back at it, to express a West Coast aesthetic, a West Coast sensibility, and direct that lens onto the world.

The best new(ish) literary journal in the U.S.

- Chris Daley

SubMakk

By Rebecca Makkai

Rebecca Makkai's Substack: mostly writing and books! but also Zillow, true crime, etymology, food, general inanity

Top-notch craft essays!

- Chris Daley

Chapter Break

By Alyssa Matesic

Writing advice and book publishing insights from industry leaders and established authors put together by your friendly neighborhood book editor!

The description above says it all!

- Chris Daley

Writer Therapy

By Sonal Champsee

Like Dear Abby, but for writers

An advice column for writers addressing topics like "How to be publishable when no one gets your writing"

- Chris Daley

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 (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

Highly recommended book and newsletter for writers at any stage of the process

- Chris Daley