Substacks recommended by The Em Dash

Recommended by The Em Dash—from Carla Zanoni

Everyday Magic

By Kim Thai

Mindful reflections and practices to help you find the magic in your everyday.

The Writing Body by Lisa Weinert

Helping writers tap into the inherently therapeutic aspects of writing and unleash their boundless creative potential.

The Uplifters

By Aransas Savas

Quick doses of inspiration, proven mindset-shifting techniques, research, and stories, for Uplifters.

The Unraveled Heart

By Susannah Conway

Unfiltered thoughts on creative living, neurodivergence and the view from midlife, by author & teacher Susannah Conway

Talk Soon

By Danielle Lazarin

The process of writing in all its messy glory

Danielle is a beautiful writer and her essays are often wonderfully in sync with how I am feeling at any given moment. I think this might be true for you too.

- The Em Dash—from Carla Zanoni

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.

Modern Loss

Candid conversation and community on the long arc of loss and resilience. Beginners welcome. Subscribe now for exclusive content.

The Small Bow

Recovery stories for everyone. "The Small Bow is not just for those in recovery. Lots of stories with a huge heart that manages to be hilarious and easy while making you question everything you were certain of about yourself.” – Esquire

Wisdom and humor and fellowship for those in and out of recovery.

- The Em Dash—from Carla Zanoni

My Sweet Dumb Brain

By Katie Hawkins-Gaar

A newsletter about facing life's ups and downs, all while being kind to yourself.

Books on GIF

A 'brilliant high-low fusion of an old art form and modern storytelling device.' - Esquire.

Charming, smart, always insightful, and masterful use of gifs as language.

- The Em Dash—from Carla Zanoni

Culture Study

By Anne Helen Petersen

Think more about the culture that surrounds you

twobossydames

By Dame Margaret

In which Margaret & Sophie & Karen boss the Internet with impeccable discernment & insouciant charm. Cultural recommendations & commentary every Friday evening.