Substacks recommended by Allison Pottern Hoch

Recommended by Allison Pottern Hoch

Cat Valente's Blatherings on Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and the State of the World

I love having Catherynne M. Valente's voice show up in my inbox, with her salient takes on writing, politics, and social media

- Allison Pottern Hoch

Hot Dish with Sohla

By It's Sohla

New exclusive recipes every month! Featuring fun tips on how to riff and deep dives into culinary techniques—so you can be a boss in your kitchen.

One of my favorite celebrity chefs (and cookbook author) sharing fabulous recipes. It feels like Sohla is standing in your kitchen with you, giving you pointers and nerding out about food.

- Allison Pottern Hoch

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry by 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).

Get Your Book Seen and Sold

By Claudine Wolk

Book Promotion Ideas For Writers That Work (posts, podcast interviews)

A wealth of accessible book marketing information for the debut author, in both podcast and newsletter form!

- Allison Pottern Hoch

white noise maker

By Sarah Elaine Smith

turn it up to 10

A classmate from my alma mater, Sarah E. Smith writes gloriously and searingly, whether it's fiction, poetry, or essay. Her newsletter is upfront, open, and personal stories about her life, writing, being an author/poet, and favorite books.

- Allison Pottern Hoch

The Third Place

By Max Gladstone

Max Gladstone Writing about Reading and Writing and Hopefully Liberation

Max Gladstone is a wicked smart writer of adventurous, meaningful, and intellectual SFF and his newsletter is an intimate and thoughtful look at the writing and reading life.

- Allison Pottern Hoch

The Sunday Morning Transport

By Julian Yap

An amazing science fiction/fantasy short story each week.

Exclusive short fiction by some of the most brilliant SFF/spec fic writers writing right now, right to your inbox!

- Allison Pottern Hoch

Virtual Author & Writer Events

By Sarah Nicolas

A weekly roundup of bookish and writing virtual events.

Can't make it out the door? I GET IT. This newsletter lets you stay on top of virtual free and paid author and writing events you can tune into in your pjs.

- Allison Pottern Hoch

Lonely Victories

By Hurley Winkler

A newsletter that'll keep you writing and reading. Home of the Book Club for Writers!

Hurley and I have similar goals — to make the world of writing less lonely for the folks working at it. Her newsletter feels like she's pulling a chair up next to you and inviting you to share your writing victories and struggles.

- Allison Pottern Hoch

Black by Popular Demand

By Kwame Mbalia

A (short and incomplete) weekly list of books by Black authors

Stay on top of the latest releases by Black writers! I love how the releases cross all genres, drawing my attention to books I otherwise might not have heard of.

- Allison Pottern Hoch

The Practicing Writer 2.0: A Newsletter from Erika Dreifus

By Erika Dreifus/The Practicing Writer Newsletter

Curating fee-free (AND paying) calls and competitions—plus other resources—for writers of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.

A long-standing and carefully curated list of submission opportunities, contests, and advice for writers from the wise and supportive Erika Dreifus.

- Allison Pottern Hoch

Agents and Books

By Kate McKean

The FAQ on how to find an agent and how to write books, all in one place.

Salient tips, advice, and stories on writing and publishing from an agent! Kate McKean is realistic and relatable. I always learn something new.

- Allison Pottern Hoch

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Recommended by Allison Pottern Hoch