Substacks recommended by James Maynard

Recommended by James Maynard

Verbal snapshots of my daily life or whatever else may be on my mind. Mostly syllabic, occasionally ekphrastic. Or sometimes there's just a picture to go with the poem.

Community Trail Running

By Adam Lee

A newsletter and podcast that digitally extends the fun and inclusivity of the trail running community.

B.C. writing Adam Lee makes me want to run all over the world.

- James Maynard

Poet to Poet

By Radha

On the process of writing and publishing poetry books.

Alongside the Unschool for Writers, I find these weekly meditations and tips on the work of poetry an important addition to my weekend reading. Definitely worth looking at.

- James Maynard

Poetry Trapper Keeper

Poetry for hot people.

Everyone should be enjoying the hell out of this poetry dance party, may it never end.

- James Maynard

Cole's Climb

By Cole Noble

This publication for adventurers features stories, news, and interviews about climbing, mountaineering, and the outdoors.

Even if you don't live in Colorado, where most of Cole's posts center around, you'll find some fine meditations on the active outdoor life worth reading.

- James Maynard

Unschool for Writers

By Alison Acheson

Playing and working with words: finding your own way to fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and writing for young people

For the creative writers, some valuable resources from a dedicated artist. Free or paid subscriptions (choose paid).

- James Maynard

Poem-a-Day

By Austin Smith

A poem a day, every day, from me to you.

The Commonplace

By Thomas J Bevan

Fiction and essays on the extraordinary nature of ordinary life.

Not only does Thomas manage the Soaring Twenties Social Club, he also writes very thoughtful, sometimes peaceful, always interesting essays and fiction. His musings are worth much.

- James Maynard

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By Arjan Tupan

Unlock the powerful cocreation of poet, poem and reader with each new issue of your inbox poetry magazine.

Looking for other poetry in this space? Arjan is always finding new and exciting work and writing some lovely poems as well.

- James Maynard

And Now, A Sonnet

Recommended by James Maynard