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A.M. Sketching by
- “A bit of creativity, often whimsical, from Clancy's sketchbook to go with your morning coffee.”
Collide Press by
- “Collide Press celebrates Creativity, History, Masculinity, and More through a motley mix of Art, Design, Ephemera, Photo, and Video.”
Daily Species Art by
- “An endangered species drawing every day, with info and a dumb caption. Sometimes ramblings from the artist on wildlife conservation, inspiration, neurodivergence, and more.”
- “🏳️⚧️ Helping Women & Queers Grow Their Music Careers. 🏳️🌈Weekly Workshops, Live Calls, and Discord Community.”
Evaporation Man |
is a story teller, artist and older trans man who writes about the childhood in a tiny town in Georgia, art school in LA, and transitioning at 52, at long last, in New Mexico. Evaporation Man is an in-process illustrated memoir, and his place to share short stories, drawings, paintings, poems and more. | has been a photographer from a young age, bringing to life the faces and stories captured in still photography and videos. Finding Handsome is “a photo storytelling project that celebrates queer and genderqueer masculinity in those of us who've had to pave our own roads to handsome.”Fonzieland by
- “Discover a world where photography, animation, and philosophical musings intersect. From technical insights to reflections on life and the pursuit of a creative career.”
Horror History by
- “Each week I write about horror film, linking the medium to larger social contexts and artistic movements.”
I’m Fine I’m Fine Just Understand by
- “Quiet comics about gender, mental health, and getting older.”
- “Jason Haaf is a writer and visual artist living in Brooklyn, New York. He believes in unruly perspectives and strong beginnings on both paper and film. His debut novel, Harsh Cravings, was published by Polari Press in 2022.”
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- “The Journal of Tiny Things - weekly visual notes about one small thing. Evolving my visual storytelling and reportage skills.”
Lava Lamp Coffee by
- “An imaginary place that helps us engage with our minds through world-building and character design—exploring the intersection of neurodivergence, queerness, and creativity.”
Lesbian Tune of the Week by
- “I share a different lesbian song each week, with a focus on pop music and recent releases.”Love Letters |
(They/she) is a trans/non-binary autistic artist making experimental improvised music with guitar and iPads. They’ve released 139 albums so far on Bandcamp, and primarily write primarily about experimental and improvised music, doing weird stuff with iPads, and being an artist in the world today. They also occasionally post some deep dives / asynchronous listening sessions.Musings Of A Broken Record by
- “Canadian pop culture junkie who enjoys music and films.”My Dear Queer |
is a queer playwright, artist, storyteller and believer in the curious who has a lot to say to us in the LGBTQIA+ family—everything she wished she’d heard when first falling in love with being queer. Look out for story art, a kind of comic, for paid subscribers in addition to the lifeline, song, celebration, and prayer that is MDQ.Now Playing by
- “Your read on what to listen to, watch, read, and play curated by a nerdy queer DJ in Vermont.”PalCinema, Television, & Music |
—Film Professor at DePaul University in Chicago, Film Critic, Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Festival Programmer and avid music fan—digs deep into his knowledge and personal experiences to share the meaning of entertainment. And he loves to interact with people who have similar interests!The Patchwork Principle by
- “A weekly newsletter on the creative pursuits of everyday humans, viewing art as a transformative experience.”Pride Pallette by - “🌈 A colorful newsletter highlighting and celebrating queer artists & creatives past, present, and beyond.”
Psychedelic Playlist |
provides practices, exercises, experiences, and habits to build while you are off psychedelics that lay the foundation for positive, impactful experiences when you are on psychedelics. Oh, and a curated playlist of music related to that week’s stage of a psychedelic journey.Queer Film Club Meeting Notes by Toni - “for people of all identities who are curious, sensitive, and crave connection. watch queer films. talk about them.”
Queer Visual Culture by
- “for you, (nearly) every friday”
Queering Beauty by
- “Peek behind the velvet curtains of Queering Beauty for exclusive photographs and conversations. This is QB for discerning adults of a certain taste.”
Shades of Blue by
- “A place to cultivate calm, connection, and healing through classical music's most melancholy moments.”
Songs That Saved Your Life by
- “Rock history written from a queer lens.”
Stir the Pot by
- “All the best recipes, common sense cooking tips, and sh*t talk from 3x NY Times best-selling author Michelle Albanes Davis.”
Studio Memoir by
- “I write about quilts, trees, Lake Michigan, gay things, wool, and life as an artist.”
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- “My aim is to demystify the process of publishing on Substack, and to help you understand and utilize the tools available to you. These tools will allow you to do the thing you’re actually here to do: WRITE!”
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- “A disco-kid and 80s music nerd here to help you embrace your secret love for 70s and 80s dance music. Each week, I share the stories of artists you know and those you think you don’t.”
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and - “A visual thinking newsletter to inspire, enlighten, and encourage you to draw more. Explorations of visual working for graphic recorders, visual facilitators and visual thinkers.”
Visual Liquid Magazine by
- “Feminist forward lifestyle & poetry/art/photography publication. Its mission is to elucidate the work of the world’s most creative outliers. We celebrate rebels, renaissance women/femmes, BIPOC, Queer/LGBTQIA, disabled & aged creative forces.”
Write Hear: Pop Culture and the Beatles by
- Ally. “Music musings from afar and a topping of the Beatles. From a Pop Culture/Music writer.”The Zest of It All |
goes by many descriptions: artist, authenticity coach, forest-fairy, older sister, avid plant-lover, book nerd, magical nature child, singer, heart-led leader. Sara believes that with zest, we revel in joy, play, and weirdness, and that we are intimately connected to the magic of ourselves and the world. Topics include life, nature, coaching, seasons, queerness, why houseplants make the best pets, mental health, and occasionally, poetry or art.
Annette’s Wanderings |
is a community builder & author of two micro-memoir series published on Substack—If You Only Knew and Accidental Mentors. She is also an activist, public speaker, and community builder, having founded the outdoors-loving women’s writing group Wandering WordsWomen, which hosts writing retreats and workshops, in addition to her own online literary salon series.Blast Professing by
- “Ramblings about gaming, mental health, philosophy and LGBTQ+ issues by a Queer Arcade organizer, life-long videogame collector, streamer, radio DJ, artist and person who gives a damn.”
Brent and Michael Are Going Places by
& - “The adventures, insights, and travel tips of a gay nomad couple exploring the world. A "Substack Featured" Newsletter! Also seen on CBS Sunday Morning and CNN.com.”
Carry On by
- “Inclusive travel inspiration delivered to your inbox weekly by a neurodivergent LGBTQ+ travel writer.”
The Epicurean Vagabonds by
& Ryan Elston - “We are Ryan and Ryan, and what we propose to you here is an observational celebration of the most extraordinary people, places, books, art, music, food, wine and cultures we have had the honor to experience together over the last 24 years.”
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- “food//and the intimate storytelling of a genderqueer, neurodivergent mother, writer, sex worker, home-cook, baker, and workshop host.”
Gay 45 by
- “European indie queer journal GAY45.eu #queersmart #queernews #amplifyqueerjournalism.”
The Gay Tour by
- “Have you ever visited a queer friend, and they showed you all the gay places to go? This is that. *Trans Centered *Mini docs *Guest Essays *Future home of the Queers Who Travel Podcast”
Inland Empire Queer Events - “A weekly newsletter dedicated to keeping queers living in the Inland Empire up-to-date with what local LGBTQ+ events are happening, sent to your email every Monday.”
International Immigrant by
- “Welcome to the World of the International Immigrant, aka Vanessa Brown. Here you'll find travel, humour, LGBTQ+ insights, a few opinions, and cats... always cats!”
Lookout Phx by
- “LOOKOUT is Phoenix's ONLY non profit news site dedicated to covering the city and state's queer communities. We publish a weekly newsletter and quarterly magazine.”
Out of Your League by
- “Dispatches from the intersection of queer sports and pop culture.”
Postcards from New Mexico by
- “Love New Mexico? Enjoy photos, stories, culture, and history from the Land of Enchantment with your Sunday coffee!”
Queer Crush by
- “Queer Crush Climbing is about creating safe and inclusive spaces for those who are diverse in their gender, romantic, and sexual orientations. We empower Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color of all abilities to climb.”
Queerly Beloved Travel by
- “I use my personal travel experience in Asia, the Americas, and Europe to showcase queer spaces, LGBTQ+ owned businesses, off-the-beaten path outdoor destinations, and literature to accompany your travels.”
Rob’s Substack by
- “The latest in travel tips, trip suggestions and life lessons direct from my day-to-day experience of working in travel, dad-life and being a part of the LGBTQ community.”Seasons of the Soul |
is a Lifelong learner ~ Late bloomer ~ Marine vet ~ She/Her ~ Trying to balance her writing life with snowbird living with her wife. She tells stories about coming out late in life, mother-daughter relationships, traveling and camping, and the wise elders and trailblazers that inspire her.Tom on the Trails |
says “exploring the world around the corner or many miles away begins with the first stroke of the pedal.” In his newsletter, he shares his passion for biking, and advocates for trails, cycling, and discovering the world, and also for people who might be seen as non-traditional cyclists, including queer and older enthusiasts.
