Substacks recommended by Pen Powell Posts! with Claire Powell

Recommended by Pen Powell Posts! with Claire Powell

Words and Pictures with Naomi and James Jones

By Naomi Jones

Join us as we demystify the world of publishing and share everything we know about making children’s books.

Authorly Honest

By Simon

An awfully honest, warts-and-all insight into the writing, feelings, finances and life of a children's author.

Capture your World in a Sketch Book

By Carl Jackaman

Writing about and sharing my art. Be a part of something mindful. Get ideas, come & chat or just see what it's all about. Say hello, join the community who love to create, journal, sketch & use colour. See how therapeutic it can be & have fun.

Looking at Picture Books

By Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen

Conversations about how picture books work.

ADHD: Hunter in a Farmer's World with Thom Hartmann

"Author Thom Hartmann has laid out a controversial but appealing theory that the characteristics known today as ADHD were vitally important in early hunting societies." — TIME Magazine cover story, July 18, 1994

The West Kirby Bookshop’s Substack

An independent bookshop in the vibrant seaside town of West Kirby. Subscribe to stay informed about our upcoming events and visiting authors, plus all other bookshop news.

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, teaching). Weekly chats, podcasts. A bespoke membership to help you stay creative and grow on Substack! 💫

Claire LOVES to help you get to grips with Substack. One of my fave people on the platform

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The Creative Flock

By Emma Carpendale

A supportive and inspiring space for artists, illustrators, creatives and dreamers. Artist and Illustrator Emma Carpendale shares her inspiration and insights, set to a seasonal theme, to help others cultivate their creativity. Join the Flock!

Creative dOOdling with Lisa Stickley

Hello, I'm Lisa, artist/ author/ illustrator, embracing the power of drawing to feel better. Join me for my online guided drawing classes, where I'm embracing the power of drawing to calm the mind & unlock creativity through workshops & dOOdling prompts.

Bob's Shea-nanigans!

By Bob Shea

Stories, drawings and friendship from America's favorite author.

The Woodcock Dispatch

By Fiona Woodcock

creative snippets and news from a picture book creator

The Villager

By Tom Cox

New writing on landscape, music, books, folklore, psychedelia, the natural world and other misty magical things outside the mainstream.

Story Street

By Jane Porter

A monthly newsletter from award-winning author and illustrator Jane Porter, all about making picture books, comics and community art - and all things fiddle-related

Receipt from the Bookshop

By Katie

My weekly post - Receipt from the Bookshop - is written in real time from my award-winning independent bookshop in St. Annes-on-Sea, UK. Paid subscribers also get an additional weekly essay/book review and access to my book club.

WiiST LORE

By WS Wiist

In which I pass along middle grade reading recommendations, showcase favorite kid lit creators, publish essays on writing and art, and give glimpses into my own past, present and future projects.

The ReposiTORy

By Tor Freeman

Sketches, ideas and works-in-progress.

Rules to Create

By Emma Carlisle

Sharing advice and tips for creating your own art

While I Was Drawing

By Emily

Join me on an adventure to explore and celebrate creativity of all kinds. I write about discovering and celebrating creativity to help you feel inspired and encouraged in your own creative journey. A weekly letter from a lifelong creative adventurer.

Introvert Drawing Club

By Beth Spencer

Playful drawing prompts and practice sessions. 🌻 Art tips & techniques to explore your creativity with a fun, encouraging community.

DADA issues

By Roman Muradov

Comics, animations, essays, and other things from Roman Muradov, artist/author of moderate renown. Half free, half paywalled.

Ten Minute Artist - Daily Creative Joy

By Adam Ming

Drawing & writing prompts to stretch your creative muscles and build a bias for creative action and breakthrough by Award-winning illustrator, Adam Ming

If you want to create a daily drawing practice but keep putting it off then Adam will get you motivated! He's one of the kindest most inspiring people I know

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New York Cartoons

By Jason Chatfield

A free cartoon in your inbox every week made with human hands + live drawing vids with the most interesting people, creative insights & illustrated stories that prove being a New Yorker cartoonist & comedian in NYC is exactly as unhinged as you'd imagine.

Mac’s Newsletter

By Mac Barnett

From the Desk of Mac Barnett