Substacks recommended by Marie-Louise Cee

Recommended by Marie-Louise Cee

Welcome to The Story Alchemist - The craft and business of writing fiction for a living. Here we talk about the craft, the business, and the daily practice of being a writer and selling without selling your soul to the algorithm.

Well-Being Apothecary

By Nance Scott

🌿A fun, welcoming community where we practice yoga, Pilates, meditation & breathwork together. Sharing natural remedies, holistic wellness tips, and simple ways to bring more flow and ease into everyday life. Join us!🌿

Nance talks about integrative health in an approachable and inviting way. The resources she offers so generously are actually doable, the remedies easy to access and her meditations a balm for the mind and soul. I deeply recommend her work and wisdom.

- Marie-Louise Cee

Too Much by Nicola Washington

🌱 For writers who want ease, not overwhelm in your Instagram book marketing. Stay visible on Instagram and keep your audience growing, one simple step at a time.

Writers' Hour Magazine

By London Writers' Salon

A global writing contest and magazine from the team behind London Writers’ Salon. New contests each month, new prompts each Sunday. Subscribe to write with us!

Wild Revival

By Jo Thomas 🌿

✨ Step into the seasons with confidence and wonder. Wild Revival shares gentle foraging wisdom, wild plants, and simple rituals to guide you home to Nature. Subscribe today for your FREE Autumn Foraging Zine. 🍂

The Creative Flock

By Emma Carpendale

A seasonal, slow, and nature-loving space to sketch, share, and grow together 🌿 FREE content in welcome email when you subscribe.

I love Emma's supportive and gentle energy as much as her incredible art. Being part of her community makes me want to open my sketchbook and draw. I feel held in the best of ways, and I can let go of my need to performing or creating perfect drawings. I'm free to self express in good company, this is gold!

- Marie-Louise Cee

The Pause

By On Being

A monthly Saturday morning companion to all things On Being, with heads-up on new episodes, special offerings, event invitations, recommendations, and reflections from Krista all year round.

Creative Joy Club

By Susannah Conway

Inspiration for your creative soul with author & stationery addict Susannah Conway ✿ Journaling, tarot, collage & books ✿ Cosy Zoom hang-outs + JoyTube!

Draw Your World

By Samantha Dion Baker

I believe everyone is an artist, including you. I share motivation & inspiration to look at the world around you to find the perfect thing to draw to express who you are and the moment you are in. From bestselling author of the Draw Your Day book series.

Sparkle on Substack

By Claire Venus ✨

Master Substack, write, build your DREAM business with joy! Global Top 10 Publication. Twice monthly space holding (co-working, workshops). Weekly chats, podcasts. Bespoke membership to help you stay creative, build & grow in business & on Substack! 💫

tuning in.

By Tuning In by Megan Moran

A community of intentional creatives craving a life without 'shoulds.' Join us to explore slow, intentional living, minimalism and creativity at the intersection of parenthood with articles, videos, a magazine and mini-courses.

Joyful with Chloe Markham

By Chloe

Nervous system relief & joyful philosophy for women exhausted from coping well. Start with my 7-day reset & feel better by next week.

Creatively Conscious by Claire Venus

By Claire

Celebrate the beautiful reality of your dream life and business right here, right now. Updates from a slow-lived life on the Northumberland Coast, thoughtful tools to help enhance your creativity and wellbeing. 💫

I Need to Finish This Before I Die

By Amy I Beeson 🐝

Memoir writing, open-hearted writing practice and creative community, online and in person.

healing the head

By Gill Sweeting

Gill Sweeting explores the mysteries of being human, with insights and stories which have blossomed from a career in counselling and psychotherapy 💮💮💮

Gill generously shares her experience, knowledge and wisdom gained from years of being a therapist so that you can feel supported in your own healing journey. I particularly appreciate her take on trauma and grieving.

- Marie-Louise Cee

A Writer's Notebook

By Summer Brennan

Home of Essay Camp and The Book Supplement.

musings by mika

By Mika

Honest musings on the twists and turns of leaning into creativity and see behind the scenes of my Substack journey. *NEW* Side Quest Queens: A supportive, fun, like-minded community for distractible queens.👑

quietly courageous

By sarah lynas

Join me if you’re done doubting yourself and living by outdated rules, and you’re ready to build sustainable self-belief and learn to live as yourself… I share practical tools, real life stories and nudges to challenge the old rules that held us back.

SoulStack by Beth Kempton

📖 Insights into the creative life from bestselling British non-fiction author Beth Kempton. ✍️Home of the SoulCircle writing community. All welcome ❤️ The most popular British 'education' Substack in the world 🥰 recommended by over 1000 other Substacks

Mixed Messages

By Isabella Silvers

A weekly newsletter all about the mixed-race experience, with interviews by Isabella Silvers (White British and Punjabi)

Just Write Mama

By Breeann Adam

Imperfect stories about unconventional motherhood, foster care, adoption, parenting, creativity, and life that are just right for imperfect people.

The Good Creative Life

By Elin Lööw

Words, stories and inspiration for a creative life that is good on the inside

Journal Your Path with Jennifer Zarin

Transformative mindful journaling prompts & international journaling community + personal essays, creativity, identity, grief and life from a heart-centered Expressive Writing Facilitator, Writer, Creative Arts Therapist/Drama Therapist & Singer- NYC.

Stay Curious and Wild

By Louise Rigg

Writing & creating art on chronic illness, motherhood, psychology, books, recovery & resilience. Survivor, advocate & storyteller. Gentle reflections on life’s messy & beautiful moments ✨