Substacks recommended by Ali Griffin Vingiano

Recommended by Ali Griffin Vingiano

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.

5AM StoryTalk

By Cole Haddon

A place to talk about stories in all their forms, the craft that goes into them, and the role art plays in our lives.

Cole's newsletter is an excellent place to read about the craft and career of screenwriting, from somebody who knows the ropes.

- Ali Griffin Vingiano

Re:Writing

By Ben Blacker

What I've learned from talking with over 2000 professional writers and writing professionally for twenty years.

A resource for aspiring and working TV writers alike, filled with interviews with high-level TV & film creators.

- Ali Griffin Vingiano

On Things

By Madeleine Dore

A miscellany of thoughtful essays, daily observations, and handpicked poems exploring the things we do, feel, and encounter in our everyday lives. Lovingly assembled by Madeleine Dore to help inspire, comfort, and invite you to ponder ✨

Madeleine's posts always resonate so deeply. She says a lot with a little and has sharp insight into all things being human.

- Ali Griffin Vingiano

Green & Salty

By Ainsley

Weekly teen-written insights on climate, sustainability, and challenging capitalism, all with a sprinkle of optimism

Green & Salty is an excellent newsletter about climate change written by a teenager -- What could be more inspiring?

- Ali Griffin Vingiano

The Tortoise by Brooke McAlary

In a world made for hares, spend time feeding your inner tortoise. Created by author Brooke McAlary (Slow, Care and Destination Simple) The Tortoise is an online community where we explore and experiment with all things slow.

Emotional Support Lady

By Allison Raskin

A weekly newsletter of mental health musings from a New York Times best-selling author who has a master's in psychology and has been mentally ill since childhood!

Not Controversial

By Nia

Every Tuesday I talk about one non-controversial issue that everyone thinks about but no one says aloud.

Nia's posts always resonate! She chooses topics that are on all of our minds (even if we're not discussing them) and her writing is thoughtful, accessible, well-researched, and cuts to the core.

- Ali Griffin Vingiano

Everything Is Amazing

By Mike Sowden

A newsletter about asking better questions & a romp through science in search of a good "wow!" you can feel down to your boots.

Progress Report

By Jordan Zakarin

A reported guide to politics and government at every level, focused on working people, democracy, and the public good.

Digestible news from the left doesn't make you want to give up on politics. Filled with actionable tasks, fundraising opportunities, and smart, well-reported pieces.

- Ali Griffin Vingiano