Substacks recommended by T K Hall

Recommended by T K Hall

Welcome to Once Upon A Draft—where creativity meets commitment. Join me on my author’s journey as I explore the mindsets, methods, and magic of a sustainable writing practice. Whether you're a writer or simply love stories, you’re in the right place.

A writer who has a lot to share but doesn't pretend to have it all figured out. Refreshing, honest and warm

- T K Hall

Falden's Forge

By Eric Falden

Where I hammer out my stories. Join this ragtag fellowship to explore the intersection of history, narrative, and the fantasy genre. Adventure awaits.

A legendary hangout for fantasy fans

- T K Hall

How to Write for a Living

By David McIlroy

Writers should get paid for doing what they love. Subscribe now to get my FREE 7-day email course, Substack Launchpad.

Wildly popular and rightly so. Advice and inspiration no writer should be without

- T K Hall

From My Island to Yours: Andromeda's Adventures in Authoring

By Andromeda Romano-Lax

The personal Substack of novelist and book coach Andromeda Romano-Lax, author of DEEPEST LAKE, ANNIE & THE WOLVES, PLUM RAINS, BEHAVE, THE DETOUR, and THE SPANISH BOW

Sharp craft essays from an author and coach on the frontline

- T K Hall

Agent of Weird: Exploring the Write Fantastic

By Alec Worley

Re-weirding horror, fantasy and sci-fi. Exploring the movies, fiction, comic books and writing techniques that exemplify the fantastic. Welcome readers, writers, role-players, connoisseurs and creators, anyone in love with swords, fangs and lasers.

Funny and erudite in equal measure; gives me the same nerdy pleasure I got reading Ready Player One

- T K Hall

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie

New work from the award-winning author and psychologist. A gathering place for lovers of myth, fairy tales and depth psychology, exploring the mysteries of the psyche and reimagining women's stories.

Sharon Blackie is deeply rooted into mythology and the natural world - right now we need her wisdom more than ever

- T K Hall

Dispatches from Inner Space

By J.E. Petersen

Where fiction and philosophy like to hang out and talk about maybe starting a band.

Jordan is a deep thinker and is training his mind on the right topics. Essential reading

- T K Hall

Story Club with George Saunders

A place to explore the way the short story works.

If it's writing advice you're seeking, here's the motherlode

- T K Hall

STORY VOYAGER

By Claudia Befu

A fiction studio at the edge of nature, myth and technology.

Watching Claudia's storyworlds take shape is a wonder, and her message is beyond vital

- T K Hall

To Write with Wild Abandon

By Graham Strong

A Substack newsletter that motivates you to overcome your writing fears, build self-confidence as a writer, and have fun with your writing again!

Graham gives a fresh twist to writing advice which makes it hit home

- T K Hall

Fantasy Novel News

By Faenon

A monthly fantasy novels news and recommendations newsletter that comes with a free fantasy web serial and podcasted audio serial. Subscribe to get a free sample short story as an ebook and mp3.

A safe space to nerd out, curated by a true fantasy enthusiast

- T K Hall

Write More with Simon K Jones

I write and teach serial fiction. Get weekly tips and stories in your inbox.

Simon K Jones was blazing a trail for serialised fiction before most of us even knew it was a thing. For anyone who writes online, he is your indispensable guide

- T K Hall