the internet is an endless library, but without curation, it can also be a wasteland of recycled opinions, shallow think pieces, and clickbait masquerading as intellectual engagement
Absolutely love this! I would also petition to add "Electric Literature" to your list of great literary publications... it is one of my all-time favorite lit mags! I also have found that Smokelong and Brevity have been great inspiration for my writing on substack because they have high-quality literary fiction and nonfiction all under 1000 words :) Love your list!
Many thanks for compiling this. 2025 has been a year of more mindful media consumption for me so this list is a wonderful addition on my journey towards a more curated feed.
I focus on studying and analyzing how curation can be put to good use and your advice is absolutely right. Thanks for sharing your approach, sources and basic strategies. They can be extremely helpful to the many writers who often find themselves lost in figuring out from where to start.
*If I may contribute a free resource that complements your excellent suggestions, I'd point your readers to this categorized collection of content sources I have put together to help myself and other indie authors.
**I'd love to add a sub-category with your suggested mainstream sources. If you think it would be a good idea as well, give me a thumbs up and let's find the best section to add it in (with credit to you).
This was such an enriching repository of articles. Totally motivated to pick up all the articles I have bookmarked for later. I lowkey read this whole piece in Rory Gilmore voice.
Thank you! many things to look into. have you heard of 'The Browser'? they are a few people who curate articles/essays and send you 4-5 a day as a newsletter. it would be interesting to know what you read on substack (or is it mainly the 11 that you already recommend on your substack page?).
How could we as artists ensure that our works stay true and don't fall into the clickbait category? I feel as though I am mindful with what I consume, yet I cannot differentiate whether what I put out is achieving those goals. Maybe it's imposter syndrome or something else of the sort. I appreciate this piece as something that has allowed me to reflect on my work it was beautifully written. Thank you.
If you are putting out work that is true to what you believe and your ideas and opinions, and not just written for a specific reaction from an audience, then I think it avoids being clickbait
Absolutely love this! I would also petition to add "Electric Literature" to your list of great literary publications... it is one of my all-time favorite lit mags! I also have found that Smokelong and Brevity have been great inspiration for my writing on substack because they have high-quality literary fiction and nonfiction all under 1000 words :) Love your list!
Many thanks for compiling this. 2025 has been a year of more mindful media consumption for me so this list is a wonderful addition on my journey towards a more curated feed.
Thank you for the many recommendation
Wonderful advice Caitlyn.
I focus on studying and analyzing how curation can be put to good use and your advice is absolutely right. Thanks for sharing your approach, sources and basic strategies. They can be extremely helpful to the many writers who often find themselves lost in figuring out from where to start.
*If I may contribute a free resource that complements your excellent suggestions, I'd point your readers to this categorized collection of content sources I have put together to help myself and other indie authors.
https://xtiles.app/6595a70d8014a254f2653a9b
**I'd love to add a sub-category with your suggested mainstream sources. If you think it would be a good idea as well, give me a thumbs up and let's find the best section to add it in (with credit to you).
Worth noting that the local library will often have free access to these places!
This was so helpful, thank you so much for sharing!
Fantastic compilation. I love how you are thinking about this + your practical suggestions for where to look and how to curate.
I really loved this - it is just what I was looking for only I didn't know it. Super useful. Thank you.
This was such an enriching repository of articles. Totally motivated to pick up all the articles I have bookmarked for later. I lowkey read this whole piece in Rory Gilmore voice.
Thank you! many things to look into. have you heard of 'The Browser'? they are a few people who curate articles/essays and send you 4-5 a day as a newsletter. it would be interesting to know what you read on substack (or is it mainly the 11 that you already recommend on your substack page?).
I needed this. Thanks
I always judge an article by its cover. Works for me ;)
to take the time to share this 🤍🤍🤍 Thank you!!
Thank you! Can’t wait to do a deep dive this weekend. 🥰
this is such a great resource!
How could we as artists ensure that our works stay true and don't fall into the clickbait category? I feel as though I am mindful with what I consume, yet I cannot differentiate whether what I put out is achieving those goals. Maybe it's imposter syndrome or something else of the sort. I appreciate this piece as something that has allowed me to reflect on my work it was beautifully written. Thank you.
If you are putting out work that is true to what you believe and your ideas and opinions, and not just written for a specific reaction from an audience, then I think it avoids being clickbait