I get asked for newsletter recommendations all the time so here are my picks for...
*THE MOST HELPFUL NEWSLETTERS FOR CREATORS*
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*THE MOST HELPFUL NEWSLETTERS FOR CREATORS*
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1. @austinkleon's newsletter
Each edition features a curated collection of ideas about writing, art, music, and creativity that inspire Kleon and will likely inspire you too.
austinkleon.com/newsletter/
Each edition features a curated collection of ideas about writing, art, music, and creativity that inspire Kleon and will likely inspire you too.
austinkleon.com/newsletter/
2. @BttrMarketing newsletter
This is actually a Medium publication, but if you follow it you’ll also get a newsletter with featured articles including tips on how to market your work, use social media, grow your audience, and sell your products.
medium.com/better-marketi…
This is actually a Medium publication, but if you follow it you’ll also get a newsletter with featured articles including tips on how to market your work, use social media, grow your audience, and sell your products.
medium.com/better-marketi…
3. Check Your Pulse
Written by @sariazout and described as a “tech and startups newsletter designed to make you feel human,” this newsletter is as much about what it takes to create something great as it is the business of creating value.
sariazout.substack.com
Written by @sariazout and described as a “tech and startups newsletter designed to make you feel human,” this newsletter is as much about what it takes to create something great as it is the business of creating value.
sariazout.substack.com
4. Chicken Shed Chronicles
An offshoot of the @DOLectures , this is one of the cleanest, simplest, and most enjoyable-to-read newsletters I’ve found. Each week you get curated links to great stuff about creativity, culture, technology, and more.
thedolectures.com/newsletter
An offshoot of the @DOLectures , this is one of the cleanest, simplest, and most enjoyable-to-read newsletters I’ve found. Each week you get curated links to great stuff about creativity, culture, technology, and more.
thedolectures.com/newsletter
5. @creativemorning newsletter
This weekly newsletter features highlights from talks held around the world as well as links to interesting content around a wide range of topics including design, the creative process, and more.
creativemornings.com
This weekly newsletter features highlights from talks held around the world as well as links to interesting content around a wide range of topics including design, the creative process, and more.
creativemornings.com
6. Deep Cuts
Music marketer @AmberHorsburgh’s newsletter is sent sporadically, but when it shows up in your inbox it always delivers value. Features tactics to grow an audience for music, but can be applied to just about anything you create.
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Music marketer @AmberHorsburgh’s newsletter is sent sporadically, but when it shows up in your inbox it always delivers value. Features tactics to grow an audience for music, but can be applied to just about anything you create.
us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f0…
7. Filmmaker Freedom
This is another niche newsletter with ideas that offer value beyond its niche. Rob Hardy shares “useful stories for ambitious filmmakers” on a weekly basis.
filmmakerfreedom.com/#newsletter-si…
This is another niche newsletter with ideas that offer value beyond its niche. Rob Hardy shares “useful stories for ambitious filmmakers” on a weekly basis.
filmmakerfreedom.com/#newsletter-si…
8. For The Interested
My favorite on this list!
(It's mine. 😉)
Each week I share 5 ideas to help you better produce, promote, and profit from your creations.
fortheinterested.com/subscribe/
My favorite on this list!
(It's mine. 😉)
Each week I share 5 ideas to help you better produce, promote, and profit from your creations.
fortheinterested.com/subscribe/
9. Gary Veekly
This is @garyvee’s weekly newsletter.
You probably already know him so you’ve got a decent idea what to expect in it.
If you haven’t heard of him, sign up for it because he’s got a LOT to teach you.
garyvaynerchuk.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=86…
This is @garyvee’s weekly newsletter.
You probably already know him so you’ve got a decent idea what to expect in it.
If you haven’t heard of him, sign up for it because he’s got a LOT to teach you.
garyvaynerchuk.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=86…
10. How It Actually Works
Written by @TrevMcKendrick, this one isn’t specifically geared toward creators but I often find it relevant to creative careers.
It's designed to answer a simple question: “How does the world actually work?”
howitactuallyworks.com
Written by @TrevMcKendrick, this one isn’t specifically geared toward creators but I often find it relevant to creative careers.
It's designed to answer a simple question: “How does the world actually work?”
howitactuallyworks.com
11. The Idea Enthusiast
A weekly newsletter from keynote speaker @gregrothcreativ that features original and curated ideas about how to develop habits, improve thinking skills, collaborate, and test new ideas.
gregroth.co/newsletter/
A weekly newsletter from keynote speaker @gregrothcreativ that features original and curated ideas about how to develop habits, improve thinking skills, collaborate, and test new ideas.
gregroth.co/newsletter/
12. #JessPicks
A weekly roundup of curated links and resources to help you with your side hustle, blog, or other creative projects from @techbizgurl.
techbizgurl.com/jesspicks/
A weekly roundup of curated links and resources to help you with your side hustle, blog, or other creative projects from @techbizgurl.
techbizgurl.com/jesspicks/
13. @jkglei's newsletter
Described as “thoughtful ideas on how to find more creativity and meaning in your daily work,” this newsletter features a combination of curated links and original writing from Jocelyn K. Glei, host of the Hurry Slowly podcast.
jkglei.com/newsletter/
Described as “thoughtful ideas on how to find more creativity and meaning in your daily work,” this newsletter features a combination of curated links and original writing from Jocelyn K. Glei, host of the Hurry Slowly podcast.
jkglei.com/newsletter/
14. The Lefsetz Letter
This newsletter features the observations of music industry analyst Bob Lefsetz.
It features insightful thoughts about art, culture, technology, media, and life in general. A unique, entertaining read.
lefsetz.com/wordpress/
This newsletter features the observations of music industry analyst Bob Lefsetz.
It features insightful thoughts about art, culture, technology, media, and life in general. A unique, entertaining read.
lefsetz.com/wordpress/
15. @GoodMarketingHQ newsletter
This newsletter is just an offshoot of a blog, but the blog is awesome. It breaks down case studies of effective marketing and social media campaigns and tactics.
marketingexamples.com
This newsletter is just an offshoot of a blog, but the blog is awesome. It breaks down case studies of effective marketing and social media campaigns and tactics.
marketingexamples.com
16. Monday Musings
A weekly email from @david_perell with observations and advice about writing, entrepreneurship, and culture.
perell.com/newsletter
A weekly email from @david_perell with observations and advice about writing, entrepreneurship, and culture.
perell.com/newsletter
17. RadReads
@khemaridh's weekly newsletter helps creatives and entrepreneurs rethink their relationship with money and ambition.
radreads.co/subscribe/
@khemaridh's weekly newsletter helps creatives and entrepreneurs rethink their relationship with money and ambition.
radreads.co/subscribe/
18. Recomendo
So simple, so smart. This weekly newsletter features six quick recommendations from six different people including @kevin2kelly, the founding editor of WIRED magazine. The recommendations include apps, life hacks, books, and more.
recomendo.com
So simple, so smart. This weekly newsletter features six quick recommendations from six different people including @kevin2kelly, the founding editor of WIRED magazine. The recommendations include apps, life hacks, books, and more.
recomendo.com
19. Sean Conroy’s Lifeletter
A unique and entertaining look into the life of @seanconroy, a Los Angeles-based comedian and TV writer.
seanconroy.com/theseanconroyl…
A unique and entertaining look into the life of @seanconroy, a Los Angeles-based comedian and TV writer.
seanconroy.com/theseanconroyl…
20. @startupresourcs
A must-read if you’re in the startup or tech space, but you’ll likely find value here if you do any kind of creative work. It’s a weekly newsletter that features articles and tools for entrepreneurs and makers.
startupresources.io
A must-read if you’re in the startup or tech space, but you’ll likely find value here if you do any kind of creative work. It’s a weekly newsletter that features articles and tools for entrepreneurs and makers.
startupresources.io
21. Sticky Notes
Described as “Paper airplanes delivered right to your inbox containing marketing & copywriting secrets to help you sell like hell (without losing your soul),” @_coleschafer’s newsletter may be the most well-written I’ve come across.
honeycopy.com/stickynotes
Described as “Paper airplanes delivered right to your inbox containing marketing & copywriting secrets to help you sell like hell (without losing your soul),” @_coleschafer’s newsletter may be the most well-written I’ve come across.
honeycopy.com/stickynotes
22. Storythings
A weekly collection of 10 inspiring stories to broaden your perspective of the ways stories can be told across various industries. Published by the @Storythings agency.
storythings.com/our-newsletter/
A weekly collection of 10 inspiring stories to broaden your perspective of the ways stories can be told across various industries. Published by the @Storythings agency.
storythings.com/our-newsletter/
23. @swissmiss's newsletter
@creativemorning founder Tina Roth Eisenberg shares so much inspiring, interesting stuff related to creativity and design that it’s worth inviting into your inbox.
swiss-miss.com
@creativemorning founder Tina Roth Eisenberg shares so much inspiring, interesting stuff related to creativity and design that it’s worth inviting into your inbox.
swiss-miss.com
24. This Is How I Do It
A personal favorite because it’s another of my personal newsletters.
Each issue breaks down exactly how I do one thing in my art and business - including writing tweet threads like this one!
joshspector.com/thisishow/
A personal favorite because it’s another of my personal newsletters.
Each issue breaks down exactly how I do one thing in my art and business - including writing tweet threads like this one!
joshspector.com/thisishow/
25. Through The Noise
This is a relatively new newsletter, but it’s quickly become one of my favorites.
@storyforma shares “hand-picked insights about media, brand-building and creative work to help you stand out in the digital age.”
storyforma.com/throughthenois…
This is a relatively new newsletter, but it’s quickly become one of my favorites.
@storyforma shares “hand-picked insights about media, brand-building and creative work to help you stand out in the digital age.”
storyforma.com/throughthenois…
26. Total Annarchy
Author and content marketing expert @annhandley shares writing tips, marketing ideas, and assorted “shenanigans” in a fun, twice-monthly letter.
annhandley.com/newsletter/
Author and content marketing expert @annhandley shares writing tips, marketing ideas, and assorted “shenanigans” in a fun, twice-monthly letter.
annhandley.com/newsletter/
27. @TrapitalMedia
@RuncieDan’s newsletter about the business of hip hop is a must-read for anyone interested in the music industry.
His analysis of how artists build careers is applicable in other creative industries as well.
trapital.co
@RuncieDan’s newsletter about the business of hip hop is a must-read for anyone interested in the music industry.
His analysis of how artists build careers is applicable in other creative industries as well.
trapital.co
28. @wes_kao's newsletter
Designed to help you “future proof your marketing career,” Wes Kao’s newsletter offers takeaways from her experience launching new products for thought leaders and brands.
weskao.com/subscribe
Designed to help you “future proof your marketing career,” Wes Kao’s newsletter offers takeaways from her experience launching new products for thought leaders and brands.
weskao.com/subscribe
29. Weekend Briefing
Each week @kylewestaway publishes this newsletter about innovation and society and while it may not seem a perfect fit for the needs of creators on its surface, I consistently find relevant information within it.
weekendbriefing.com
Each week @kylewestaway publishes this newsletter about innovation and society and while it may not seem a perfect fit for the needs of creators on its surface, I consistently find relevant information within it.
weekendbriefing.com
30. The Writing Rundown
An offshoot of @elisadoucette’s Craft Your Content, this weekly newsletter includes tips and opportunities for writers looking to earn a living with their words.
craftyourcontent.com
An offshoot of @elisadoucette’s Craft Your Content, this weekly newsletter includes tips and opportunities for writers looking to earn a living with their words.
craftyourcontent.com
31. You can see the full list at the link below.
Two favors to ask:
* Reply and let me know what newsletters I missed
* Share this thread so more people can discover the value these newsletters offer!
Thx!
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Two favors to ask:
* Reply and let me know what newsletters I missed
* Share this thread so more people can discover the value these newsletters offer!
Thx!
joshspector.com/newsletters-fo…
