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Recommended by Natalie Serber

Drawing explorations, lessons, and weekly art assignments from New York Times-bestselling artist Wendy MacNaughton. Paying subscribers get full access to the DrawTogether Grown-Ups Table creative community and drawing assignments.

The Habit of Art by Kelcey Ervick

I'm an author, artist, and creative writing professor who writes and draws about the messy and meaningful act of making art and telling stories.

Yeah, no. Not Happening

By Karen Karbo

The newsletter for people who long to say no

A witty delight that will make you yearn for France

- Natalie Serber

Cheryl Strayed's Dear Sugar

Welcome to Cheryl Strayed's newsletter. Everything is free right now. The paid "Dear Sugar" newsletter is currently on hiatus.

I learn something every time I read a Dear Sugar post. Compassionate, curious, and oh-so-smart. If you are a human in the world, this is a valuable read.

- Natalie Serber

Writer-ish with Darien Gee

Where craft meets life. Helping writers transform everyday moments into powerful micro prose and personal narratives.

If you are looking to jumpstart your writing, if you are looking for a smart and creative community, if you need a class, a talk, a gateway drug to the writing project you've been putting off, this is your moment. Do subscribe to Writer-ish!

- Natalie Serber

Truth & Dare: Writing and Artistic Gesture in the World

By Laura Moulton

Truth & Dare offers one truth (a writing prompt) and one dare (an artistic action) each month, as well as observations about how to stay steady in unsteady times

Cheffing Around

By Alison Wonderland Tucker

I'm a private chef and caterer who has cooked in people's homes for over 30 years - in Los Angeles, New York, and now Portland. I love to share stories about my experiences cheffing around. There are recipes too! Please share with your friends, thank you!

Smart, savvy, a great storyteller and chef!

- Natalie Serber

What Comes Next?

By Abigail Thomas

Something odd will cross my mind, or a memory will catch me off guard, or my monkey mind will swing from the ceiling fan, or a tiny ant will crawl up the bookcase next to my chair. Then I get curious and curiosity is the first step in an unknown direction

The Dworkin Report

By Scott Dworkin

Insight into national politics and elections from a seasoned and fearless independent journalist, delivered to your inbox daily so you can stay inspired and informed—while you push back on Trump and corporate media.