Substacks recommended by Erin Carlson

Recommended by Erin Carlson

Ministry of Pop Culture

By MinistryofPopCulture

Five award-winning authors go obsessively deep on movies, TV, and culture. Saved a seat on the couch for you.

Free Happiness

By Kirthana Ramisetti

A quick serotonin boost for when you need it.

Hope in the Dark

By Saul Austerlitz

What are we watching now? A newsletter on culture, comedy, and more from the author of KIND OF A BIG DEAL and GENERATION FRIENDS.

Over the Influence

By Jo Piazza

A hilarious and often factual romp through the world of social media, old-school media, publishing and whatever else catches our fancy.

Culture Trip

By Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

Better living through pop culture.

CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY with Evelyn Skye

Join our warm community of writers & curious readers to get the resources and education you need to turn your hobby into a fulfilling career or to simply add a little creativity to your life! Led by New York Times Bestselling author Evelyn Skye.

I recently moderated a panel with Evelyn for her recent novel The Hundred Loves of Juliet and was blown away by her amazing advice and insights on writing and navigating the publishing world. She's sharp, funny and positive — and knows what she's talking about! Also: Her books are excellent!

- Erin Carlson

“Oh, Shut Up!” with Mark

By Mark O'Donovan

Pseudo-academic gossip.

Friendship Explained with Anna Goldfarb

From the "Friendship Explainer,” journalist and MODERN FRIENDSHIP author Anna Goldfarb explains the mechanics of friendships through a pop culture lens.

Back Row

By Amy Odell

The fashion and culture newsletter that publishes what legacy media can't.

À La Carte

By Ali LaBelle

À La Carte is a newsletter by creative director Ali LaBelle that explores creativity, curiosity, and things of beauty.

Hung Up

By hunter harris

A newsletter about movies, tv, the celebrity industrial complex, and personal pop culture obsessions. Delivered twice a week to your inbox, written by Hunter Harris.

past, present, future

By Lauren Kung Jessen

A newsletter featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the writing life, books, food, and recommendations from Lauren Kung Jessen, the author of Lunar Love, Red String Theory, and Yin Yang Love Song.

The Will Leitch Newsletter

By Will Leitch

Will Leitch's weekly free newsletter with an original essay, and links to everything he writes.

The Ankler.

By Richard Rushfield

Giving Hollywood the business

You've Got Mail

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