The Conversation

Substack newsletters are a literary trend. What’s the appeal – and what should you read?

Every week since August 2021, Australian author Bri Lee has released a regular weekly Substack newsletter, News & Reviews, to thousands of paid and unpaid subscribers. The “news” offers commentary on ...
Newsweek

Why Is Everyone Suddenly on Substack?

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Jim Acosta, the former CNN anchor known for antagonizing President Donald Trump during his first term, did not know what ...
The Guardian

Where authors gossip, geek out and let off steam: 15 of the best literary Substacks

More and more writers are publishing newsletters – but which are worth your time? From Margaret Atwood to Hanif Kureishi, George Saunders to Miranda July, here’s our guide to the best A peculiar ...
Newsweek

How Substack Became the Hottest Social Media Platform

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. While TikTok and Instagram reels make headlines, Substack has been racking up cool‑girl points in the background. Founded ...
GQ

What I Meant When I Said Substack Isn’t Cool

This is an edition of the newsletter Pulling Weeds With Chris Black, in which the columnist weighs in on hot topics in culture. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Thursday. Substack, the ...