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Buku: Words and Images by - I have a collection of short stories out . I use Substack to write essays, fiction, poetry and show my photography.

Of, Is, and Was by - I am a Canadian born Chinese. I have lived in Hong Kong for part of my life.

The Indian Story by - Magical tales from India and beyond.

Plausibly Fictional by - Experimenting with short stories as means to write better, this publication delivers original works of fiction every week.

Poetic Journeys with Sharmila by - My Substack features original poetry, poet profiles, book reviews, musings and more with an Asian twist.

Requests of Literary Exile by - I write fiction and essays on my journey of writing in a foreign language.

Self Portrait by - An exploration of womanhood, poetry and the human condition

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anotherBlog by - Light hearted, gluten free and non-productive thoughts about anything and everything.

Courageous Pleasure by - Courageous Pleasure: A Vietnamese American romance novelist and sex educator rediscovering the pleasures of life and in words. Thien-Kim also has 2 romance novels with Vietnamese American protagonists that have been published via Avon: Happy Endings & Full Exposure. Visit www.thienkimlam.com/books to purchase.

Fireflies in a Jar by - Literature lover,Reader, Writer, Immigrant, Pro-humanity, Homeschooling mother of 2, Here for niche thoughts and kind words that hope to open eyes and minds and some random discussions on my musings!

A Home for Homeless Thoughts by - I document and share observations from my every day life interweaving it with commentary on art and culture. I describe my publication as a space to collect and preserve all those thoughts that I may not get an opportunity to gather elsewhere and which finds a home in this newsletter.

Inside Thoughts by - On being human, beautiful things, and meandering introspections - sharing my vulnerable reflections with a hope to enable more honest, thoughtful and connected conversations. Written by a sometimes funny, always tired, multi-hyphenate millennial mom who also happens to be a female immigrant of color.

Land of Oaks and Roses by - A newsletter about small beautiful things, style, motherhood and growth.

Letters by Deepa by - Short personal essays on sex and relationships, motherhood and family, and the never- ending creative process of writing to become fully myself, by a Filipina-Indian writer in Amsterdam. Deepa has a memoir coming out in 2025 with Viking UK!

Sex and Style by - Every human on the planet has the potential to be deeply embodied and wildly erotic. Join me on a path to reclaim your wild body and erotic nature and understand women's sexual health. New posts drop each Sunday.

The Substack of Istiaq by - Essays about medicine, parenting, human behavior, and anything in between.

Thoughts on a Thursday by - A weekly-ish newsletter by Pratiksha Salimath about writing, reading, and leading an intentional slow life.

A Woman who Wanders by - I write about my experiments in rooting down after a lifetime of wandering. I'm currently attempting to renew a house and some land in rural Italy, with two small children in tow!

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100 Ways to Filipino by - 100 Ways to Filipino is a storytelling project and living archive by Dear Flor CEO and co-founder Lisa Angulo Reid, created to share Filipino culture through the personal stories of Filipino Americans. Through interviews and reflections on identity, this space celebrates the many ways we express ourselves, honor our history, and show up in the world as Filipinos.

44 Revolutions by - 44 Revolutions is a space where I share the words, places, art, food, music, discourse and ideas that inspire me or give me pause. And poetry. Because poetry is always a good idea!

abhinav’s substack by - A space for poetry and personal reflections, where I explore life’s intricacies through conversational essays. Each piece is a journey—sometimes introspective, sometimes playful, but always honest and heartfelt.

About Everything and Nothing by - Loves telling stories where nothing happens.

Ayush’s Substack by - I write personal essays that will include history, culture, travel, food and occasionally politics. I am interested in how our past informs our present and try to keep an eye out for it during my travels.

becoming | more myself by - a newsletter investigating human flourishing in the 21st century and humanity’s relationship with agency in the age of AI

Body Memoir by - Coming Through: Building a Body Memoir is part description of gathering strength to finally cast my voice out into the world, and actual working excerpts from my book project.

Canto Girl in the Writing World by - I write about beautiful and hard things, in the extraordinary and the mundane. My author journey is also documented here, as a map of my growth as a writer.

come in for tea by - the harmless. the cheeky. the sweet. the devastating. the spicy and tantalizing but not scalding gossip that leaves a burn.

The Embarrassment of Existence by - Slightly funny personal essays that both want and don't want to be seen.

Grieve Fully, Live Fully by - A place to reflect on moments that touch my heart. Sharing my mission to live fully & make the most of the time we are given. Inspired by personal experience caring for and losing my Dad to terminal illness + daily life as a mum, doctor & writer.

In-Between Lines by Samira - I write to make sense of my world and to better understand who I am. I write to share the intimate world of ordinary people living extraordinary lives. And in the end I write to find connections in stories that we all live collectively.

KnowThyStory by - I share my experiences, thoughts on life or events/ happenings in my life and how I feel about them. Exploring life's tapestry.

leap years by - on living and growing with intentionality in our 20s.

lightwaves by - Rediscovering my joy | Musings on books, music, art, video games, fashion, & whatever else tickles my brain.

Mo’s Magazine by - a heart to heart about the messy human life, things worth knowing about slow fashion, family businesses, poems & ponderings.

Not The Wife Material by - I aspire to be a writer by day, by night and by every moment of my life. A journalist in the past, I have now zeroed down on the fact that writing for ‘nirmal anand’ (pure joy) is my true (and only) calling.

Notes From Your Shadow by - I write short essays and personal memoirs. The themes range from psychoanalysis, abstract romanticism, identity, self exploration, immigrant identity, grief and loss.

Nōto by - Essays for the heart punctuated with notes on life, nature, and creativity.

Random thoughts on Leading, Learning and Running & Life by - This is about how I have lived & learned for over 30 years.It is also about what the outdoors has taught me. How Running changed me & how Life is about Re Learning & learning.

Ajay Kelkar is also a leadership coach who runs, cycles, and treks! He works with individuals who possess a growth mindset and want to tackle personal transitions in life. His coaching helps senior leaders find a pattern in the random business world and can be found through LinkedIn.

Newsletter by - As a neurodivergent, third-culture South Asian Muslim woman, I write about everything they don’t want us to speak about. Writing is me taking up space. I've discovered that writing about my hurt oddly and magically makes room for my joys!

Souled by - Born and raised in the Philippines and currently based in Europe. Her inspirations, reflections, and learnings are based on 10 years of humanitarian/development work in Asia. She started writing to make sense of her spirituality, including what it means to break free from identity, definition, border, and history.

Spilling the Tea by - multi-hyphenate coffee drinker natasha sondakh spills the tea on what it's like to be a twenty-something with a lot of feelings... featuring candid ramblings about culture, lifestyle, and growing up.

Splash by - A personal newsletter that I've been writing since 2017. I write about my life, technology, creativity, and art. It's been one of the most meaningful parts of my life over the last few years.

Supriya’s Substack by - I write about my life's experiences- a peripatetic childhood and personal tragedies unleashed the hidden writer in me.

Talkingcat88 by - Trying to stay hopeful in a burning world, I write about what I love (cats, dogs, sci-fi, film), mostly short memoir pieces and poetry. Editor and contributor, Chinese Women Traversing Diaspora: Memoirs, Essays, and Poetry (1999, 2000, Routledge); Co-editor with Stacy Mosher, Challenging China: Struggle and Hope in an Era of Change (2008, The New Press); Co-editor with Xin Chunying, English/Chinese Lexicon of Women and Law (1995, CTPC and UNESCO).

A Tangerine Moon by - A Singapore-born writer's lyrical field notes from my journey of shifting self-identities (as I transition from international lawyer in London to creative in Portugal) and navigating multiple uprootings across continents, all in search of self, home, belonging, and meaning. I share my stories through personal, travel, and photo essays, poetry, flash autofiction / memoir, and poetic reviews of global literature, art, film, and culture.

To Stand and Stare by - A lot of life feels like cows head-butting us. It startles, surprises, plays, hurts and leaves some scars. Much of the writing on this Substack is about the strange things regular cows do and how we remember it. It is an outlet for the curious knicks and knacks I find or create in the process.

The Anecdotist by - Welcome to The Anecdotist and thank you for stopping by. Here I delve into the realms of fiction writing and introspective musings. I hope you enjoy reading my posts and let me know what you think in your comments.

The Story of your Voice by - Sharing my thoughts, insights, wisdom, and observations through the art of storytelling.

The Trial Memoirist by - Writings on writing, memoir, mothering, and sometimes fiction.

The Twenties Girl by - Storyteller navigating the peaks and troughs of life, sharing fortnightly essays on the mundane, the absurd, and everything in between. Here to offer a moment of respite and connection in a chaotic world.

The Unexpected Shape by - The Unexpected Shape is a newsletter, podcast, & community for thoughtful softies. Every week, I send inspiration for ambitious people living with limitations, such as chronic illness, caretaking responsibilities, and/or disability. Find Esmé’s books here and other things like The Unexpected Shape Writing Academy here.

Vertigo by - I write about ordinary experiences, little memories and childhood nostalgia that never seems to leave.

writing of wenyi xue by - Wenyi Xue writes about identity, grief, and everything in between through extensive metaphors.

A Year Without Water by - Coming of age while Chinese and gay: essays on formative experiences, told through the lens of a breakup’s aftermath.

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Every Tiny Thought by - I write about growing up in China and finding home in the U.S., relationships to home and belonging, stories that bring me joy, make me think, move me to tears, and the tiny thoughts I have to share with the world.

An Immigrant’s Journey to (early) Retirement by - A personal journey of learning, growing, and defining success as an immigrant in America.

Lily Pond by - An immigrant's quest to make sense of cross-cultural identity clashes and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.

Life is Woven the Instant it is Lived by

No Girl is an Island by - Because fitting in is overrated.🏝️ Welcome to finding freedom in the fringes and wholeness through stories, one quirky essay (and newsletter) at a time.

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Aimee Liu’s MFA Lore by - Veteran author Aimee Liu's dual newsletter, with expert tips on creative writing, plus personal essays on Asian-American heritage. Purchase Aimee’s books here.

Authortunities by - I publish a weekly calendar of author opportunities for busy writers. Submission calls, grants, workshops, open mics... all of it in calendar format and organized by emoji. Purchase Angela’s novel, Inujini, here.

Book Publishing Brick by Brick by - where I share book marketing strategies and publishing insights for authors and publishers.

Buhay Copywriter by - Musings on 'buhay' (Filipino for 'life') as an advertising copywriter in the Philippines. Here's where I write about writing, share career tips and life hacks, and connect with kindred spirits like you! Contact Regina for copywriting services here.

Editorial World by - Non-pitch, remote-only, editorial jobs- straight to your inbox every week!

Everyday Fantastical with Suchitra Sukumar by - A newsletter with fortnightly dispatches on the process of becoming a writer. It might, occasionally, break code and tip over into essays & short-fiction that is India-inspired—some observational, some fictional, always fantastical. You can expect it to be free from white-gaze exoticness, shot through with magical realism and flecked with some writerly flourish.

Raf Drafts by - I write about coming to terms with being a writer, what it means to be a Muslim memoirist, and the writing process in general.

Reem’s Substack by - I'm a children's book author and I write lyrical stories that reflect my own experiences, Micromemoirs, Bits of verse!

Standout Creative Business for Authors by - My newsletter is for authors who want to sell their books and digital products without feeling like a marketing machine. I share practical, low-stress strategies for building an audience, launching successfully, and making a living from your writing—without sacrificing your creativity.

Write on Track by - I recently quit my job as a BigLaw litigator to work full time on my science fiction novel. Follow along in my journey. New posts every Tuesday.

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Acts of Service by - Acts of Service is my writing practice and archive. I publish short fiction, personal reflections, and the occasional essay. I explore living as an act of service.

Concentrational Resonance by - A monthly newsletter showcasing happenings and information about the WWII Japanese American Concentration Camps - exhibits, pilgrimages, art projects, books, archives, and community news.

Daisybutter Book Cafe by - Personal essays and notes from the Daisybutter Book Café, an offshoot of Daisybutter. Always seeking little joys and everyday magic. Pull up a chair and pour a cuppa.

Dream Cat Chronicles by - Lying in a sliver of sunlight belly up, writing about philosophy, beauty, memory. released 1-2 times a month.

Garnet on Winter by - Subscribe to get thoughtful analysis on society, history, literature, and entertainment. Coffee for your brain cells. Kristy is an award-nominated horror writer with two published books: Fairest Flesh and House of Pungsu.

A Perpetual Work in Progress by - A weekly newsletter for teachers, writers, and other good humans. Includes a book review (of picture books by/about Asians/Asian Americans), plus other teacher-y, writerly, and life lesson tidbits.

sincerely, in jest by - The unifying themes of whatever I write are confusion and ridiculousness — I write most often about literature and music, and that work takes the form of personal essays, criticism, or journal entries.

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Ask the Patient by - I am a writer, a feminist, and a physician. Healthcare needs a major feminist makeover. And I'd like to join the conversation as a voice from within the medical community. Click to order Dr. Zha’s children’s book Why We Eat Fried Peanuts: A Celebration of Family and Lunar New Year Traditions.

Carer Mentor: Empathy & Inspiration by - Heartfelt empathy for Caregivers. A hub of practical tools, resources, and expert insights. A portal of hope.

The Chrysalis by - Notes on fostering a rich inner life, personal growth, and well-being.

CMOON by - I write from the perspective of living and training at a Zen temple and martial arts dojo in Hawaii. Purchase Cristina’s debut book here.

Comedy, Tragedy by - Disabled Filipino-American writer in midlife living with bipolar disorder.

Conscious Living by - Conscious Living seeks to inspire a life of mindfulness, deliberate intentions, and deep connections with people and the world.

Earthbody by - EarthBody explores Five Elements Lifestyle Medicine for Seasonal Living⎯ alongside New Moon Moon-Bites, Full Moon Mooncakes, and other eco-somatic lyric essay experiments in microseasonal lunisolar wild beauty.

Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) and herbalist in Ventura, CA. She provides integrative medicine and experiential education for thriving personal and ecological wellness with gentle acupuncture and herbs, accessible lifestyle medicine solutions, and empowering classes and retreats integrating nature, art, movement, and ritual.

Embodied Wellbeing by - A newsletter and poetry about soulful living and embodied wellbeing. Blending positive psychology, physiology, contemplation, ancient wisdom and embodiment.

Franco’s Newsletter by - I write about what it means to live a healthy, happy, and wealthy life.

Happy Asian Woman by - I help Asian-American women find more joy in love, work and life. Alice is a journalist who helps teens get into top colleges and teaches life skills along the way. Click for more information.

Homebody Stories by - A weekly-ish newsletter about slow thoughts on life. An attempt to make sense of the world that we live in. In a way, an experiment to understand myself better.

Open Self-love by - open self-love is an autoethnography reflecting on my journey with complex ptsd. i share healing words for others navigating their journey of healing from complex trauma, oftentimes it's a very lonely experience.

Silent No More by - Heart to heart conversations about betrayal trauma, gaslighting, narcissistic abuse, and the steps to reclaim your voice, reignite your creative passion, and live an authentic life.

Tales from the Trails by - I write about the intersection of mental health, movement meditation, PTSD recovery all within the context of being an ultramarathoner that runs 70 miles per week.

Searching for Enough by - In a world asking you to strive for more, champion for enough. Welcome to a space that explores living life on your own terms by listening to and acting on your inner voice.

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Bespoke Traveler by - Essays on paying attention, exploring identities, and examining place. Purchase Atreyee’s books and journals here.

Discovering Dimensions by - I started writing in January this year to share my travel stories, and I realized how much joy it brought me to write them. They allowed me to re-live those moments all over again. Apart from travel, I also write personal essays and about new things I’ve been trying, as it helps me understand myself better and process things in a more meaningful way.

I Have a Question by - My newsletter is for people in Barcelona who are curious about food and cooking. I write about how bring curious about where your food/produce comes from, as well as the history of different dishes, makes eating more meaningful!

künstlerroaming by - a travelogue & coming-of-age story: essays and learnings from a year of backpacking across the world.

vegemite in my congee by - Fortnightly thoughts on food, cookbooks, careers and being Asian-Australian. See more of Ange’s food writing, essays and creative non-fiction exploring food and identity over on Instagram.

You Make Me 食 Sik by - Sometimes food is bad. You Make Me 食 Sik is about how my stomach churns and yearns for food I don’t like and the surreal grief of eating in Hong Kong. Reserve now for a side of chicken wings.

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Gukbap for Breakfast by - I’m in the business of memories, opinions, and hallelujahs

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Becoming Dust by - I write about faith and spirituality, particularly in the Christian worldview. But also on the intersection of Asian-American life and faith as well.

Heart & Hope by - When you find yourself at a crossroad of despair and hope, I pray that my words would encourage you to 'pick the path of hope'. I share thoughts, prayers, and essays on life and faith in Jesus. My hope is that we would all become more whole, healed, and brave.

Letters from Heidi by - Asian-Australian writer sketching honest words from a hope-filled heart. I share stories at the intersection of life, faith and culture.

The Playful Poet by - I write poetry about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Light After Loss by - Stories from my life. Teachings and reflections on grief, loss, purpose and how to live as our Great

Prayerful Reflections by - I tend to write about mental health struggles (grief, depression, etc.) and how my faith has helped me navigate life. Sometimes, I add poetry to the mix.

Writing with Jesus by - Where laughter is found, tears are shed, and faith is made steadfast. Writings on wrestling with God, motherhood, travel, and some comedy to lighten the mood.

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AI Disruption by - A 10-year AI engineer from Beijing shares industry analysis and technical insights on AI, with at least two articles updated daily.

All My Regret by - Writing essays about race, masculinity, and power as an over achieved brown attorney. You can check out Vivek’s personal website for links to published work here.

Barefoot Speaking by & - Barefoot Speaking is the creative depository of Miranda & Erik Barfuss. We just try to be real.

Bluejeans & Moonbeams by - Deep and meaningful takes on arts and culture. Slow-burn reflections, untethered from release schedules and trending topics, snap judgments and hot takes.

Diaspora Diaspora by - A weekly(ish) exploration of the theme of belonging through a curation of links to literature and narrative journalism spanning the Asian diaspora. Think transient communities, expats and "anywhere workers", and with a special focus on stories by and about Filipino/a/x-identified folks globally.

Everything Matters to Me by - as someone who identifies as asian american, lesbian, nonbinary, and neurodivergent, i find myself struggling to connect my identities into a whole Me and seek to find meaning in everything in hopes that it’ll somehow make everything make sense. and this newsletter is that journey for me.

The FuturAI by - FuturAI is a newsletter by Pranath Fernando, AI Consultant, about how AI is impacting humanity & society now and in the future, looking at global and marginalised voices about AI.

Half-Caste Woman by - The life and times of Anna May Wong, Hollywood's first Asian American movie star, as well as essays on Asian representation, forgotten histories, the book research/writing/publishing process, and more. Purchase Katie’s biography of Anna May Wong, Not Your China Doll here.

Hold the Olives by - Vermont is 93% white, and I write from the perspective of the other 7%.

In Moda Veritas by - In Moda Veritas = "in style, there is truth". Dive deep into my stylist psyche as I help you forge a realistic and expressive relationship between who you are and what you wear.

Irene is a stylist based in Toronto. Contact her for more information.

Musings’s Substack by - I write on my personal experience because the personal is political.

Rants of a Human Being by - Its called "Rants of a human being". We all see a lot of things around us. But, prevent ourselves from talking about it. This blog is a platform to share those frustrations.

Semi-Online by - Semi-Online" is a newsletter by a Filipina older millennial about our increasingly digital and ‘datafied’ lives—and the offline habits and opinions we form around and about new/changing technologies. This newsletter focuses on the Philippines and Southeast Asia, but can also cover Western/global developments.

KC provides editing services and blogs about books and publishing.

Slow Burn Living by - Personal memoir and essays on culture from an East Asian perspective. Based in Hong Kong.

Smriti’s Substack by - I mostly write about culture either in memoir style or now in fiction. I'm writing weekly for 52 weeks and I am now on week 21.

Tai Tales by - Sharing the cultural beauty of Malaysia and China through essays and fiction. I write about my struggles with being Chinese in a world not-so-fond of China, my attempts at learning Mandarin, and my obsession with Chinese dramas and literature.

The Counter-Intuitive by - Ecology, Emerging Human Conditions, Anarchist Ideas

Understanding Korea, One Story at a Time by - On Substack, I merge my Korean-American heritage and teaching experience to discuss nurturing culturally competent, communicatively skilled kids.

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After Nine-to-Five by - A weekly-ish newsletter for daydreamers, reflective thinkers, and people who wish their shift would end so they can do what they really want. Thoughts about creativity, life, and everything in between from an occasionally nostalgic artist.

Abigail is a book illustrator. You can also find her merch here.

Creative Resilience by - Creative Resilience offers courage to creative and sensitive beings, especially in the Indian community. I write personal essays with a purpose of healing our inadequacy and shame through writing, poetry, and play.

Go get em tiger go by - I do short comic journals and am working on a comic memoir about growing up in Indonesia.

Harshini Writes by - “Harshini writes” is a newsletter about self-exploration, creating art, intriguing thoughts, and silly life stories.

House of Fun by - House of fun is about the intersection of music and nostalgia, as told through a monthly radio show and essays.

Nicksy Once Monthly by - Monthly playlists, musical hyperfixations, pop culture deep dives and explorations of the Filipino perspective.

party dip by - culture, books, music, K-dramas, personal stories about connection from a hip-hop loving, ex-NYC dwelling, millennial-aged Korean adoptee

Studio Diaries by - Weekly notes from an artist's studio, including pages from my mixed media art journal, works in progress, notes on the creative process, and other ideas that capture my interest. Take online art courses here.

Where Pianos Roam by - Sharing my life and slow creative process as a multimedia visual artist, performer, pianist, writer, and filmmaker.

Zeno’s Arrow by - I bring you only the most storied of graphics (graphic stories) and thoughtful of thoughts (writing), hand-culled fresh off the vine (roughly weekly). You can expect posts containing writing about intriguing things I’m noticing on arts and society, my artwork, and graphic stories I’m working on. Click here for William’s online shop.