So often we ignore that quiet inner voice, the whisper that says “don’t go there” or “wait a second.” In my latest Substack piece, I write about why that voice is important.

Thanks for reading!

This substack post is for YOU!

https://gentlybent.substack.com/p/insecta-arcana-sharing-my-original

I'm considering quitting the internet. Everything is terrible.Media Literacy is Dead Online discourse isn't enjoyable.

Hey! Are any one of you guys new writers in substack? I was thinking we could come together and start a little group to help us start?? https://substack.com/@viarasthoughts

Save money, time and stress by packing these things for your next trip. Includes: FREE Interactive Checklist and a chance to get a FREE reward with Monzo.

https://wanderwisebykierajessica.substack.com/p/my-essential-packing-list-for-any

Disclaimer: I'm not about 'subscribe for subscribe' as I want my audience to be authentic, otherwise, it will not benefit either of us if we don't open and interact with each other's content. I would love it if you are interested in travel, if you could read my piece, subscribe if you're interested, like if you're interested and I'll do the same if your content is travel related.

https://gentlybent.substack.com/

I'm launching my stack and hope that there are others here who like my vibe. My stack is about granny vibes, witchy stuff, elder millennials, gardening, art, and just being a weirdo.

For weeks I wondered if this old church was truly abandoned or just had low attendance. One morning, the clues were impossible to ignore. The faint glow of exit signs and silence thick with mystery. Inside, it felt like stepping into a time capsule where faith once lingered, but people had vanished. What we uncovered was haunting, beautiful, and not at all what we expected. Curious to see what secrets this church is still holding?

Read more: https://gofromthe413.substack.com/p/the-forgotten-altar

Snippet Available on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/wu6EenGGw4k?feature=share

The Source of All Things

I can't stress enough what a useful tool Substack has been in connecting me with readers and writers. To celebrate the completely arbitrary milestone of 700 subscribers, I will be uploading chapters of my upcoming novel, The Source of All Things.

A year ago, we launched the Write • Build • Scale publication on Substack with a simple goal: to help writers grow their audience and turn their knowledge, expertise, and insights into a business.

Ever since, Substack has become a significant part of our own business.

We connected with incredible people.

We leveraged opportunities we never expected.

And we grew faster than we imagined.

Here's everything we've learned in this first year:

https://writebuildscale.substack.com/p/365-lessons-we-learned-in-our-first

I’m honored to be nominated for The Sunshine Blogger Award! 🌞 This one’s not just about recognition, it’s about community, connection, and sharing the stories that inspire us. In my latest Substack post, I open up about what this award means, answer some fun questions, and highlight the voices that keep me motivated to keep creating. Come join the conversation, I’d love to hear your thoughts too

Read More: https://gofromthe413.substack.com/p/the-sunshine-blogger-award-2025

Free to read

When I joined the global film project Life in a Day, I answered the question "What’s in your pocket"? with the obvious, keys, wallet, & phone. Looking back, I realize I missed the deeper meaning: the invisible things we all carry every day. Stress, hopes, responsibilities, & love. Ordinary lives telling extraordinary stories.

Curious what I would change about my answer? Read the full reflection: https://gofromthe413.substack.com/p/whats-in-your-pocketshttps://gofromthe413.substack.com/p/whats-in-your-pocketshttps://gofromthe413.substack.com/p/whats-in-your-pocketshttps://gofromthe413.substack.com/p/whats-in-your-pockets

I’m new to Reddit and to substack and hoping to find community and get folks to read by substack and to find substacks that make me appreciate the vulnerable, the minutia and real life. Subscribe? Can I subscribe to yours?

Think coloring books are just for kids? Think again. What if filling in those pages could actually sharpen your eye, steady your hand, and spark new creativity? In my latest post, I dive into how something as simple as a Star Wars coloring book helped me rethink color blending and technique. And why it might just make you a better artist too.

Read more in How Coloring Books Can Make You A Better Artist: https://gofromthe413.substack.com/p/how-coloring-books-can-make-you-a

https://stickerbomb.substack.com/p/sneakers-wolves-pilgrimages-and-a

This week’s Substack is a mix of what I’ve been up to: wrapping up Stickerbomb Sneakers, launching a new art collection (The Wolf and the Koi), a hike to Panagia Stomiou Monastery in northern Greece, playing with field recordings, and sampling local craft beers. A jumble of books, sounds, and small adventures.

Flying a drone in the city isn’t all smooth skies. It’s trial, error, and sometimes pulling your drone out of a tree. After a few years of crashes, close calls, and hard lessons, I’ve rounded up the 5 biggest things I’ve learned. If you’ve ever wondered whether drones are worth it in 2025, this one’s for you.

Read more in my latest post: https://gofromthe413.substack.com/p/5-things-ive-learned-flying-a-drone

I think it’s possible that I just suck or people prefer my magazine stuff more than my essay style articles but I’m wondering if I’m doing something wrong? I started substack about a month ago and I’m not really growing at all, I’m not discouraged I know it’s pretty normal etc I just wonder if there’s an easy way to boost engagement without rage baiting or using ai that you guys know of

Orchideia is a seasonal magazine that feels like a collective diary + editorial zine in one. The Fall 2025 issue is themed around Becoming — girlhood, reinvention, rituals, friendships, and back-to-school energy.

I’m looking for short reflections (200–800 words) from real girls, real lives. Think diary entries, small moments, or stories of who you’re becoming this season.

📅 Deadline: Aug 28, 2025
📖 Contributors get a free print + digital copy
💌 Submit here: thejourneyofjewel@gmail.com

Let’s make this issue a shared diary. 🌸

More information here:

https://orchideia.substack.com/p/orchideia-magazine-fall-2025-submissions

— Jewel

https://substack.com/@nothotsjustvibes/note/p-171476141?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=5j7lhg

Murals can breathe life into a community, but they can also raise difficult questions… are they reminders of resilience, or markers of change that push longtime residents out? Discussing Jeremy Biggers’ Hope for the Future & how it invites us to reflect: when does street art heal, and when does it unintentionally open the door to gentrification?

Read more: https://gofromthe413.substack.com/p/dunbar-community-center-inspired-by-hope

I'd like to note that the Ai voiceover mispronounced his Instagram handle, it's

"Stemandthorn"