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Recommended by Molly Ella

A place on the internet for all things cozy, intentional, delicious, and delightful from a book and food-loving mom of four.

Brittany has created a joyful space and I love reading her favourite round ups!

- Molly Ella

Sparkle on Substack

By Claire Venus (she/her) ✨

ALL the tools to help enhance your journey to growth on Substack joyfully & sustainably! Top 12 Publication. Twice monthly space holding (co-working, workshops, teaching) Weekly chats, podcasts & A bespoke space to help you stay creative on Substack! 💫

The queen of Substack! I've learnt so much from Claire and I look forward to her insights every week :)

- Molly Ella

How to Write for a Living

By David McIlroy

Writers should get paid for doing what they love. Let's talk about how to make that happen.

Insightful writing and a must-read for all wannabe writers!

- Molly Ella

Slower Space

By Jodie Rogers

A space where we explore healing, rest, living a little slower & being more human. Includes weekly letters, monthly journaling club, EMDR diaries & more.

I love Jodie's gentle writing :)

- Molly Ella

Generosity of Spirit

By Emily

Welcome to Generosity of Spirit, a gentle community for YOU. We find pockets of time for slow & gentle living, books, writing, journaling & life affirming work. You are so welcome here in our cosy space, grab a cuppa & stay a while... 🐢🙏📚☕💌

Reading Emily's writing is like getting a warm hug. I especially enjoy her Book Lover's chat!

- Molly Ella

Seasonal Creativity

By Fiona D Artisan

The place I share my seasonal creative practice.

A beautiful space to get seasonal inspiration. Perfect for those who want to hone their artist's voice or just want to live in line with nature.

- Molly Ella

haver & sparrow

By Charlene Storey

Weekly letters from my island home in Shetland: slow-ish living with a hot pink punk rock edge. Forever obsessed with storytelling and capturing little joys in words, photos & art. *Nov 2024: Rebel Readers a book club dedicated to women's stories*

Charlene is a beautiful writer and one of my favourite's on Substack. I love getting an insight into her slow life on Shetland :)

- Molly Ella

The Magically Mundane

By Hunter Burgtorf

A space to embrace the sacred & slow in your everyday life. Home to my personal musings on motherhood, thoughts on creativity, and insight into intentional living. Dive into my mini-course 'Sacred & Slow' to learn more.

One of my favourite writer's on Substack. I adore Hunter's writing and her encouragement to notice and appreciate the beauty of everyday life...

- Molly Ella

Finding Simple & Calm

By Sophie

Simple living is the dream, but is it realistic? Feel left behind & alone? Join a community of mothers & creatives who get it. Join us for personal stories on motherhood, being ND & creative business owners + simple business tips & resources.

I love the sense of calm these posts bring. Beautiful writing.

- Molly Ella

Life Unexpected

By Louise Marie

Stories from living a life unexpected: a failed business, anxiety, infertility, and everything in between. Sharing lifts the shame so come join me!

I enjoy Louise's mindful perspective on life. Her writing is cosy yet informative. I've loved reading it :)

- Molly Ella

The Simple Letter

By Jessica Rose Williams

The simple letter is a community of likeminded hearts striving to live the life we want to live instead of the life we think we should. This is where you'll find musings on simplifying life, slowing it down and taking the path that's truly ours.

Jess is one of the main reasons I joined Substack and I just adore her honest writing on a simple life.

- Molly Ella

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. On books, work, wellbeing & creativity. 5th literature Substack globally. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" —The Times

One of my all-time favourite Substacks, I love getting an insight into Emma's creative career and she has the best recommendations in her Sunday scroll!

- Molly Ella

Sow, Grow, Harvest, Rest

By Everything Looks Rosie

This is a newsletter for old souls who want to slow down, simplify and connect with the seasons.

Literary Leanings

By Michelle Martin

Sharing thoughtfully curated book recommendations, reflections and tips on the reading life, and a little bit of my life here in Maine.

One of my favourite bookish Substackers. I love to get reading recommendations here and also enjoy being in a cosy bookish space. Highly recommend!

- Molly Ella