Substacks recommended by Scoot

Recommended by Scoot

Author of Oceanus and The Spider. Writes speculative fiction and horror. Can't resist a micro fiction. I just came as myself to this party.

Hanna was the runner up for Gibberish Writing Competition 2024, and writes great and clever stories!

- Scoot

It's For A Story

By E.B. Howard

Serialized speculative and historical fiction about second chances and doing things the hard way.

EB Howard won The Gibberish Writing Competition 2024! She's a phenomenal writer and is well worth a sub!

- Scoot

The Casual Writer

Writing fiction whenever inspiration strikes.

Blinking Blue Line

By Sara Dietz

Just another fiction stack. Home of the McNeill Institute for Neurological Development. Stop by and stay a while!

Sara came in a very close second in the Gibberish Writing Competition, and her stories were imaginative and surprisingly expansive--all her stories were connected and I can't wait to see what worlds she brings up next!

- Scoot

Work In Progress

By The Chronicler

Welcome! I write dark fiction, my favourite writers include Lovecraft, Stoker, and Tolkien. I invite you to explore my imagination and traverse the path of (possible) publishing. Currently building an anthology to my debut novel, "Shades of Night". Enjoy!

Narrowtives

By Derek Petty

Derek's fiction project Narrowtives is sure to be thought provoking and exciting, if the stories to come are anything like his entries in the Gibberish Writing Competition!

- Scoot

Talebones ✨

By S.E. Reid

Home of the Ferris Island Tales! Short and serialized fiction from S.E. Reid: speculative stories with a spiritual, supernatural, or uncanny twist.

Wonderfully imaginative home to the world of Ferris Island. Prepare for mystery and wonder!

- Scoot

Christina Graves Writing

Official newsletter and occasional writings from author, Christina Graves.

Christina was the winner of the first ever Gibberish Writing Competition! Her stories are thrilling and fun, don't miss them!

- Scoot

Lunar Awards

By Brian Reindel

Recognizing and sharing the best fantasy and science fiction on Substack. Periodically posting essays, interviews and reviews.

Skeptic Fail Fiction

A quagmire of letters--with meaning! Imbibe the pleasant flavors of sci-fi and dystopian short stories with a dry finish.

Michael’s Musings

By Michael S. Atkinson

In this mad wholesome corner of the 'Stack, you'll find stories about angels and other unusual characters, thoughts about my writing process, and ongoing serials about the superheroes of Edison City. Welcome to my world.

Mind & Mythos

By Dan Ackerfeld

Musings on psychology, philosophy, mythology, and culture. Home of Essay Club.

Claire's Short Stories

By Claire Walster

Short fiction for those who want to read, but just don't have time.

Clever and fun short stories that always entertain and inspire!

- Scoot

The Wildroot Parables 🌿

By S.E. Reid

A community of nature-based Christians and Christianity-adjacent nature folk featuring seasonal spiritual writings and resources.

Excellent weekly meditations on the season, and a good example of effective writing for ones audience!

- Scoot

Kindling

By Shaina Read

A newsletter for people with boring lives and active imaginations. Exploring dark fiction and sharing original short stories.

Wayward

By Adrian P Conway

Literary Fiction & Faith Reflection

Excellent fiction, well worth the read!

- Scoot

ReddOscarWrites - Fantasy, SciFi, and Horror

By Redd Oscar

Behold! A treasure chest of science fiction and fantasy stories! Here you will find demon-slaying samurai, merciless space marines, and mild mannered artists luring monsters into the world! New stories twice a week.

Fantastic and gripping short fiction, easily in the pantheon of my favorite fiction on Substack!

- Scoot

Written Ward

By John

I am obsessed with discovering and understanding the best ways to share stories on Substack. This is my newsletter where I experiment with doing just that. I share interviews, essays, and original fiction.