Substacks recommended by Analog Mix

Recommended by Analog Mix

Bulldog Dispatch's Substack

By Drake Bulldog Dispatch

Student stories from Public Affairs Reporting, JMC103

See what these fierce reporters can do!

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988: Mental Healthcare in Iowa

By Kali White VanBaale

Stories from the front lines of Iowa's mental healthcare crisis and beyond

There may not be a more important topic in Iowa right now.

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Musings from the Midsection

By Julie Stone

If you are a person who often finds themself saying, "remember when?" and also "How were the 80s FORTY years ago?" then the Midsection is the place for you Join me for a stroll down memory lane, some GenX musings, and even a bit of fiction.

Julie's love of 80s culture is almost as fun as her always-on-it sense of humor. If you're a GenX junkie, you will love!

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Wini’s Food Stories

By Wini Moranville

I point the way to great food finds and the best restaurant experiences in Des Moines.

The best food writer around.

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Journalism Monday Memo

By Jeff Inman

Drake University Journalism's weekly rundown of essential info, internship leads, industry news, and questionable jokes.

Narratively

Discover extraordinary true stories celebrating the diversity of humanity.

The Asian Iowan

By Jane Nguyen

Born in Saigon, Vietnam. Nearly lifelong Iowan writing about people, places, and things.

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry by an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

sweater weather

By Brandon

essays about literature, culture, and so many feelings.

CRAFT TALK

By Craft Talk

CRAFT TALK is a weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity from author Jami Attenberg. This is also the home of #1000wordsofsummer, where, once a year, we write 1000 words a day together for two weeks straight. (In 2024 it begins 6/1!)