Substacks recommended by Beth Collier

Recommended by Beth Collier

Every week, we go deep on creativity, this powerfully disruptive and yet so little understood force. With a consistently over 60% open rate, Strange Alchemy is a must read for thousands of readers. It's not magic. It's not science. It's creativity.

Unruly Figures

By Valorie Castellanos Clark

Stories of real people who refused to play by the rules.

The Austen Connection

By Plain Jane

How Jane Austen's stories connect to us today, and connect us to each other.

Rodeo Break

By Alexander Mae

culture, society, publicity, opinions

Rodeo Break is like a literary chocolate chip cookie. It's fun, it's delicious, and it's quickly devoured!

- Beth Collier

Freelancing With Tim

Demystifying the world of freelance journalism. By and for freelancers.

We Have Notes

By Abby Gardner

A space for the pop culture obsessed and the people who love them—oft with a Gen X twist ✨.

We Have Notes is like having a chat with another pop culture-obsessed friend. I get to nod along with the stories I know and Abby always has some anecdote or story that hasn't crossed the pond to me yet. I look forward to reading it every Friday!

- Beth Collier

Culture Study

By Anne Helen Petersen

Think more about the culture that surrounds you

The Profile

By Polina Pompliano

The Profile features the best long-form stories on people and companies in business, tech, sports, entertainment, and more.

Curious Minds

Recommended by Beth Collier