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Amplify Respect by
- “Relatable weekly true stories. We talk about what it's like to be trans and nonbinary, hiking, travel, martial arts, and getting published!”
Anywhere Else by
- “Rambling reveries on where, who, what and how I'd rather be. (When I feel like it.)”
Angry Black Gay by
- “Where raw emotions meet real talk. Christopher-Marcus Johnson's unfiltered guide to the world through the eyes of an Angry Black Gay.”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.Auntie Lisa’s Substack by
- “Love, observations, advice, and other general rambling from a crazy, disabled, bisexual, wife, birthmother, and everyone's Auntie.”
Autumn in the Oaks by
- “Introspections and ramblings on life as a queer, disabled mess of a human who can’t keep their thoughts to themself.”
Badreads by
- “Essays, bad jokes, rants, and unsolicited advice from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Hough, and a dog named Woody Guthrie.”
Being Alive by
- “A weekly newsletter exploring transmasculine experiences and amplifying trans joy.”
Beyond Survival with Clare Egan by
- “Weekly essays written with “authenticity, vulnerability and insight” about grief, trauma and rebuilding my life in the aftermath of sexual violence. My mission is to change how we think (& talk) about life after trauma.”
Bites of Change by
- “Changes are made in small bites, and with big issues, small bites are where you start. Foster parenting, chronic illness, social injustice -- these are all things we need to talk about. But at the end of the day, these are also just my stories.”
The Blog of KSCHatch by
- “The collected writings of a super queer bendy-spoonie anti-fascist dharma nerd secret librarian polymath.”BoEa writes “reflections from a life as transgender.”
The Book of Roman by
- “Quirky stories: Fiction, memoirs, flash fiction and unreleased content. My goal is to share the most bizarre, imaginative and outrageous short stories you'll ever read. These stories may make you cringe, laugh, or leave you wondering "What the fuck am I reading?"”
Cold Antler Farm by
- “Author Jenna Woginrich's dispatches from 6.5 mountain acres of trouble. Writing on homesteading, rural queer life, pop culture, fishing and falconry.”Devin’s Dreams | D. C. Wilkinson is a writer with a passion for historical fiction, portal fantasies, LGBTQ-themed narratives and cappuccinos. A graduate of Columbia University and former NYC public school teacher, he now lives in Connecticut with his spouse and beagle. Devin’s Dreams is his first novel.
Diary of a Lesbian Housewyfe by
- “I'm that friend who drops by for a chit-chat and makes you spit your tea all over your new tablecloth. Subscribe for silly stories about my life as a lesbian housewyfe—travel, knitting, recipes, Mack the Dog, and other household adventures.”Drop Out | A queer coming of age story about coming out and being out, childhood sexual trauma, family rejection, alcohol abuse, falling the fuck apart, self-harm, chain-smoking, suicidal ideation and suicide, by
. Queer. Writer. Dad. Storyteller. Connector. Conversationalist. Outlier. Factually ecstatic and bonkersly grateful that we get to do this whole being alive thing together. - “Disabled, neurodivergent, various forms of LGBT+. I'm freaking tired. He/him, he/they, they/them, and she/they, depending on the day. Feel free to ask!”
Entwined Mag |
(they/them) is a Queer & Polyamorous writer sharing stories that will transform your idea of love. Their memoir, ENTWINED: ESSAYS ON POLYAMORY AND CREATING HOME, is out now. Entwined Mag - coming Fall 2024.essays from the heart; and other things by
- “heartfelt essays on life, politics, & relationships; with music, poetry, & humor mixed in. ✨mission: to inspire, to inform, and to love. ✨”
Evaporation Man |
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.Fancy Meeting You Here |
is a queer feminist writer and an Emmy and Peabody-award winning documentary producer. She writes about bodies—the social construction of them, how we make meaning about and through them, and our quests for embodiment—at Fancy Meeting You Here, and edits W. Kamau Bell asks, “Who's With Me?” She cares about dismantling white supremacy and making the world safer for bodies of all sizes, genders, and sexualities.Finding Handsome |
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.”FORD KNOWS |
(he/him) delivers a weekly dose of fiction, essays, and wonder ~ soaked in lunacy, dusted with glitter ~ sometimes silly, and sometimes serious. He is the author of Lamb, the LGBTQ+ serial novel, numerous short stories, and Watrspout, a queer coming-of-age novel he expects to publish by hook or by crook in 2025.fried eggs for breakfast by
- “Learning how to hold it all, every Friday. Basically making my diary public.”
Gay Musings by
- “Lil Cheeky Stories.”
Good (Gay) Grief by
- “Monthly musings on navigating grief, widowhood, love, legacy, and everything that comes with the (world's worst) territory.”
I love love, anything is possible by
- “Radical overshares on relationship, trauma, gay sex, polyamory and long distance hiking. I believe the choreography of every day life is the wildest kind of magic.” |
writes about their many interests: politics, comedy, the rights of all minority groups, liberalism generally, the meaning of life and the precise intricacies of rubber ducks. “Pronouns are she/they unless otherwise noted.” And in case anyone is wondering about their Substack title: “It’s a reference to the Phil Collins song and the fact that as a blind person, missing things, particularly uncomfortably hard overhead objects or on occasion walls, is somewhat of an occupational hazard.”In Search of Supreme Beings |
is a Storyteller, Photographer, Conservationist, Poet and Seeker. His hope is to help others fall in love with this planet, that something you find in his work inspires you to live a more fulfilling, healthier, and sustainable life, and join the movement to create a more sustainable and just society.The Inside Scoop by
- “I'm using this space to express anything & everything I feel moved to share about my relationships, learnings, mistakes, reflections, conflicts, feelings, vents, musings, and more.”
is this what you want? by
- “Come dive into the depths of community care, relationships, activism and identity with insights from a fat, polyamorous, queer, disabled, neurodivergent Filipine-American community care facilitator and health care advocate.”Jake Zuppa is a psychotherapist, lover of Breitenbush natural hot springs, Lebanese food, Piazza del Popolo, dogs who occasionally talk, laughing, and shooting pool. He says: “Writing is my alchemy, my need for adaptation to light my way.” Subscribe for short stories and personal stories from a queer native New Yorker, artist, writer and reader.
JASPER, a black pansy mag by
- “The vibe? Internet whimsy a la the early 2000s, when we were all so curious and green…from an author, essayist, poet, humorist, and managing editor at Focus Magazine.”
Jibber Jabber by
- “A one-year creative experiment and my digital outlet away from socials. I’ll be sharing updates about my art, projects and general musings. I’ll also be exploring what else wants to be birthed through me creatively.”
Lasara Firefox Allen, MSW - “A newsletter about my random (and generally timely) thoughts as a writer, coach, and "them fatale"! Welcome the the genderqueer side!”
Liberated Lola by
- Ever since I won "Best Storyteller" in the 1st grade, I've wanted to be a writer. At almost fifty, I'm maintaining in Corporate America but the 6-yr-old in me still longs to write.”
Life of Gay by
- “Mediocre homosexual by Perry Phalla.”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.Memoirs with Melissa by
- “Elevating the canon of human experience. Creative nonfiction reader and writer. Queer / eternally questioning. Memoir hype-person.”
Musings from a Curious Mind by
- “Generalist. Curious. Sometimes I write about it.”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. by
- “Exploring embodiment and identity, storytelling and art, agency and resistance, and the disruptive potential of chronic illness. Looking for meaning against a backdrop of Instagram incoherency. Wrangling experiences that resist articulation.”
The Nature of Things by
- “Personal stories, reflections, and the occasional splash of advice. My unique lens on nature, life and business. May it inspire, challenge, and guide more women to lean into their yearning and make progress on what matters most to them.”
NeuroDivergent Rebel’s Substack by
- “Stories, ramblings, and musings of Lyric Rivera: Trans Autistic/ADHD, educator, consultant, artist, & best selling author of the business ethics book Workplace NeuroDiversity Rising.”
new world black bird by
- “A collection from a wannabe writer about learning how to end the cycle of generational trauma, slowly taking baby steps into queer adulthood, and navigating being black and neurodiverse along the way. what fun!”The Next Write Thing |
is a woman who's got things to say about life, childhood, queer life, mental health, and recovery. “The Next Write Thing is about recovery. Recovery from eating disorders, recovery from depression and trauma. It’s about love and community. It’s about coming out in the 1970s and having a gay dad. It’s about the 12 Steps, one step at a time. About patience, honesty, and growth. About being human. About being alive. So, it's about almost everything.”Non-Everything |
is a non-binary, non-fiction writer. They talk about being non-binary, having trauma, living in 4 countries, speaking 3 languages, having parents, having children, and having to have a gender, self-esteem, and the desire to live. Sometimes they also share memories and recommend a book or a movie.Oh, Kay! - Lavender Stories by
- “Stories from a high-profile TV investigative journalist who busted out of her straight jacket, opened a bookstore in Dallas for lesbians, taught school and now writes from memory.”
Other Daddy by
- “Creating an audiovisual memoir of observations and speculations no one asked for, but I'm pretty sure I need to get off my chest. On being someone’s child, parent, or partner.”
Out of Japan by
- “Charting the intersections between me, Japan, and queerness.”
The Overgrown Garden by
- “Writing as a Life and historical fiction—raising the dead with imperfect results.”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!Portrait of a Gay On Fire by
- “Personal essays, interviews, pop culture recs and impeccable vibes from a ‘Writer + people's princess x.’”
The Rainbow RX by
- “Pop music and other serious musings, all writtten by a gay guy who happens to be a pharmacist as well.”
The Queer Agenda by
- “Thoughtful advice, encouragement, and strategies for LGBTQ folks (and our accomplices) to heal and come home to ourselves. Equal parts warm hug, gentle kick in the ass, and queer magic.”
Queer Carrie Bradshaw by
- “A substack about 20-something dating life in queer Chicago!”
Queer Little Family by
- “Navigating the world as a non-binary parent, writer and artist living on the edge of no where Wales. Plus art and fiction to brighten your day.”Queer Tax |
asks: “Are you frustrated or even furious by the erasure of our lesbian/dyke/butch/nonbinary community? Do you wonder what it’s like to be a dyke? What’s it’s like to deal with lesbophobia? Do you wonder what your queer kids, friends, neighbors, students, family members are going through?” Soph writes about lesbian representation and their journey as a lesbian / dyke / butch / nonbinary person.Queerly Enlightened: Skye's Love Is a Practice |
is an award winning writer, actor & director as well as a yoga/movement/creativity teacher committed to peace and justice. Queerly Enlightened details spiritual, psychological and physical approaches to more connection, joy and ease in all your relationships—including with yourself! Also, it’s funny. Irreverent. So not perfect. Because joy means laughing. Accepting everything. And a belief in everyday happiness.Rainbow Threads |
writes from a senior perspective to raise awareness of elder voices in the LGBTQ+ community. Whether life, politics, religion, or sex— “things my mother told me to never talk about”—Tom reflects on his accomplishments, lessons learned, and barriers overcome as he advocates for the acceptance and inclusion of all LGBTQ+ people.Savannah’s Substack by
- “Just a small trans girl, living in a big, scary world.”
Screaming Into the Void: Notes from the In Between by
- “Writing about my life, disability, mental illness, intersectionality, and complexity. Expect a lot of opinions, and a lot of nuance. Complex cases be complex, yknow?”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.Second Helping Gazette by
- “Helpful helpers help! Always funny. Often practical. Weirdly earnest. Hilarious writing about serious subjects; death, grief, caregiving, gender, health, never airline food. Substack is a work in progress. Like all of us.”
Sitting Queerly by
- “A newsletter for late-blooming queers and those in their life who embrace them, as well as all who want to see more people living as their full selves.”
small magic by
- “Writing. Creating. Existing. The little things. From a poet, essayist, science writer, and sea hag.”
Small Town, Queer Life by
- “Unfortunately semi-closeted at the moment. I follow my heart and write about a range of things which I feel are worthwhile.”
by
- “Social Deficit is a love letter to the off-putting and tediously cringe. It is space to explore the dusty corners of my mind. It is a lake to drown myself (and you) in topics that make the common pedestrian uncomfortable and uneasy.”
Soft Animal Bodies by
- “Exploring one friend group’s experiments in building an anticapitalist cooperative microagency together, musings and commiseration on community survival and care, and thoughts on living a gay little life in a non-binary, autistic body, brain, and heart.”
The Soft Heart Newsletter by Emily Beatrix - “The Soft Heart Newsletter documents life as a highly sensitive autistic, and features stories inspired by tarot and oracle cards.”
A Suitable Vessel by
- “This is the place my late husband lives. Inside the book I have been making for him, a paper house for us to ride the winds of Eternity. No kidding.”
Surrendering to Sappho by
- “I came out as a lesbian at age 46 after 25 years of mixed-gender marriage to finally, truly, and unapologetically be me.”
That Trans Friend You Didn’t Know You Needed by
- “Trans and queer activist and writer of all things personal and cultural. Creator of a collection of the finest newsletters with fewer than 1,000 subscribers.”
trust fall by
- “Billie Oh is a writer, mostly essays and poems, and a teacher. Their work has appeared in a variety of literary journals including HuffPo, So to Speak, Cosmic Double, and Calyx.”
Ultracold by
- “Notes on being a queer, immigrant, nobinary physicist-turned-writer, former teacher and one of those people that just have a very cold-seeming face.”Unfixed |
is founder and director of Unfixed—a multi-media company that explores how adversity can broaden our definition of what it means to live a “good life.” “Our world needs more models for how to live a meaningful, unfixed life - a life liberated from fixed notions of how we must feel in order to live fully.” Kim is a great ally, patron and friend to the Qstack community.Veronica's Second Act by
- “Veronica came out as transfeminine at age 50. She writes about her transgender experience.”
The Way We Are by
- “My name is Pangga (she/they). Artist, writer, academic, opinionated, Pan, AuDHDer.”
Wild Letters by
- “A weekly newsletter about self-exploration and building a right-fit life from the author of two adventure memoirs: HOW TO BE ALONE and WHAT WE OWE TO OURSELVES.”
Wild Lion*esses Pride by
- “Neurodiverse, non-binary, on a journey of healing and re-wilding. I explore resilience, creativity, and social justice through photography, writing, and personal growth. Welcome to Wild Lion*esses Pride—a space for authentic expression.”
Wild Nights - Wild Nights! by
- “I'm a queer writer hoping to provide a little escapism in the form of stories, opinions, essays and other random scribblings.”Writers in Relationship |
is a writer, queer mom, and persistent student of collaboration. An excerpt from her first adult novel, Falling Through the Night, was featured in the inaugural issue of Qstack; she is also co-founder of the digital magazine, Hotch Potch Literature & Art.A Year Without Water by
- “A contemporary coming of age, in retrospect. Fifty-two essays for the child in me, and for the child in you. From a writer in Brooklyn.”
ziggy's stack by
- “Wonkette Movie Night info, my photography, cannabis blog All Potted Up On The Weed, & happy stuff I find and share. Plus Sketchy Pigeons!”
