Substacks recommended by Susan Earlam | The Wild and the Quiet

Recommended by Susan Earlam

Imaginary encounters with Surrealist art

Cathy gives us an insight into surrealists that aren't men. Her passion and curiosity comes across and makes me as a reader excited to learn more about these women. Part historian, part feminist, part dream sequence 🤩

- Susan Earlam

because she has to

By Janelle

Hello. Janelle here. I write because I have to (hence the title) usually about creative blocks, writing, self-doubt, seeking beauty and joy. I'm still not ready but doing it anyway. I've miraculously managed to write here consistently since April 2023

I find Janelle's striving for joy very inspiring.

- Susan Earlam

Substack Writers at Work with Sarah Fay

Produce your best work. Get subscribers. Earn an income doing what you love. Expert advice from the top-3 bestselling, featured Substack strategist.

Sarah's enthusiasm for Substack and valuing writers work is infectious.

- Susan Earlam

Fae Wolfe

By Devany Amber Wolfe

Fae Wolfe honours the animal and the mystical. Themes of neurodivergence, womanhood, artistry, anti-capitalism and seeking softness permeate this corner of the internet.

Sluggish

By Jesse Meadows

Re-politicizing mental illness and embracing the weird

Waiting for the book version of this Substack!

- Susan Earlam

Kindling

By Shaina Read

A newsletter for people with boring lives and active imaginations. Exploring dark fiction and sharing original short stories.

Shaina's Substack is the light of a much needed lantern on a journey through the horrors of the everyday, be them fictional, or real.

- Susan Earlam

Fungi Friday

By BowTiedMushroom

This newsletter is dedicated to exploring the fascinating and often mysterious world of fungi. In each edition, we'll take a deep dive into a different aspect of the world of mushrooms, from scientific discoveries to culinary delights.

Fungi is such a vast empire, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. I love the digestibility of the information presented.

- Susan Earlam

WOODRUFF

By Frederick Woodruff

I use astrology as next-level psychoanalysis…of the culture, the arts, the individual. I'm the House astrologer for Corridor Menswear NYC.

Astro for the deep thinkers.

- Susan Earlam

Screenwriting Tricks for Authors

By Alexandra Sokoloff

Write and sell your best book or script - using storytelling tricks from your favorite movies!

Whenever I'm stuck on a writing project, I always find a way forward here.

- Susan Earlam