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Emma Gannon writes books (her 6th work of non-fiction, THE SUCCESS MYTH comes out in April 2023). She also loves writing this newsletter. Musings on work, wellbeing, joy, creativity, connection and finding your own path.

Emma's newsletter is a nice little package of joy, insight, and snappy writing that arrives into my inbox every week. I'm thankful for it.

- Neal Bascomb

Secret Worlds

By Alexander Rose

A newsletter about historical espionage and Ye Olde Worlde spy stories.

Original, fascinating, and crisply written mini-profiles of the spy world from one of our best narrative historians. You can’t go wrong. Subscribe and see.

- Neal Bascomb

Agents and Books

By Kate McKean

The FAQ on how to find an agent and how to write books, all in one place.

If you're a writer, you can't miss Kate's weekly insights on craft and the business of publishing. This is the insider's inside look! Hit that subscribe button.

- Neal Bascomb

The Profile

By Polina Pompliano

The Profile features the best long-form stories on people and companies in business, tech, sports, entertainment, and more.

Fascinating, in-depth profiles that sing with humanity—and offer lessons for success in your own life. Win-win.

- Neal Bascomb

Back Row

By Amy Odell

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

Fashion, culture, business, celebrity--Amy's fascinating newsletter provides windows into all these realms with crisp writing and incisive observations. Join and you'll see.

- Neal Bascomb

The Cottage

By Diana Butler Bass

Part retreat, part think tank. A place for inspiration and ideas about culture, faith, and spirit.

Each essay feels like a meditation that leaves me more in tune with what is important

- Neal Bascomb

The Half Marathoner

By Terrell

Encouragement, inspiration + the most amazing running group you'll find online, for anyone who wants to make running a part of their life.

I love all things running, so I’m an easy sell for the Half-Marathoner and its insightful writing. What I didn't expect—and I love most of all—is the supportive, inspiring, and helpful community that Terrell has built around it. Join and you’ll see!

- Neal Bascomb

Non-Boring History

By Annette Laing

Real historian Annette Laing is your witty guide through US and UK history, and how they connect.

With humor, insight, rigor, and a zest for narrative, Annette Laing explores the little—and big—tales of history. This self-described “renegade ex-professor of history (tenured, and quit, not fired, thank you),” delights with every post.

- Neal Bascomb

Experimental History

By Adam Mastroianni

1) Find what's true and make it useful. 2) Publish every other Tuesday. 3) Photo cred: my dad.

Want a thought-provoking, sometimes counterintuitive, and always insightful look at the world through the eyes of an experimental psychologist? If yes, Adam is here for you. It’s clever and funny too.

- Neal Bascomb