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Nonfiction Storytelling with Jon Ronson

How to write narrative nonfiction books and podcasts, plus a place for all my work that won't be a book or a podcast.

Dealers

By Brendan Loper

Long-form comics. Drama. Laughs. Art world shenanigans.

Not Being Funny But by Emma Rowley

Deep dives into the shallow end. A weekly newsletter on trends, shifts, writing and personal reflections from a Sunday Times bestselling author, ghostwriter and culture vulture.

The ReposiTORy

By Tor Freeman

Sketches, ideas and works-in-progress.

Pen Friend

By Hannah Meltzer

A letter from Paris, straight to your virtual doormat

Lickedspoon with Debora Robertson

By Debora Robertson 🦀

Welcome to my newsletter. This is where I share stories from my seaside village in the South West of France, my trips to the market, weekly recipes, and updates on our house renovation. Most of it’s free, and will always be free.

This newsletter is so evocative of life (and food) in France and so beautifully written – every email makes me happy.

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Well Well Well with Rosamund Dean

A useful & irreverent cheat sheet to the world of wellness, by a British journalist, breast cancer survivor, sceptic and optimist

My Goodness! From Jo Elvin

What it says on the tin. Things that bring me joy, shared with you

Jo's thoughts on journalism, media and life are always frank and often laugh-out-loud funny.

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Story Club with George Saunders

A place to explore the way the short story works.

A Writer's Diary

By Toby Litt

Writing wisdom, advice and encouragement for every day of the year.

Mixed Messages

By Isabella Silvers

A weekly newsletter all about the mixed-race experience, with interviews by Isabella Silvers (White British and Punjabi)

Letters of Note

By Shaun Usher

Nothing but history's most interesting letters.