Substacks recommended by Ernie the Attorney

Recommended by Ernie the Attorney

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Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler

Exclusive fiction too out-there for prime time, by the author of Fight Club. Writing lessons. Lurid back story.

In the Writing Burrow

By Margaret Atwood

Whatever comes into my addled, shrinking brain.

The famous author of The Handmaids Tale shares interesting observations about daily life from her writing nook.

- Ernie the Attorney

Category Pirates

The authority on category design & category creation. Sharing how legendary entrepreneurs, executives, marketers, and creators design business breakthroughs. By Christopher Lochhead and Eddie Yoon

Uncommonly powerful marketing insights

- Ernie the Attorney

David Perell's How I Write

Before book sales and PR buzz, your favorite writers began with two things: the blank page and an idea. Each week on How I Write, we go behind-the-scenes with the world's great writers to uncover the meta-mechanics of writing and the lifestyle behind it.

DYING BREED

By Dying Breed

Cut from a stained glass mountain

Sam Harris

Sam Harris is the author of five NYT bestsellers, host of the Making Sense podcast, and creator of the Waking Up app.

Behind the Craft

By Peter Yang

Extremely practical AI tutorials and interviews for busy people. Get my free AI learning path when you sign up.

Every business needs creative thinking and Peter can help with that.

- Ernie the Attorney

The Art of Noticing

By Rob Walker Art of Noticing

Ideas, inspiration, and provocations for creativity, work, and staying human. From author Rob Walker.

Learn to pay closer attention to things that truly matter

- Ernie the Attorney

The Art & Business of Digital Writing

By Art & Biz by Nicolas Cole

Nicolas Cole's personal newsletter: how to write & monetize in the digital world.

Rob Henderson's Newsletter

Human nature, psychology, social class, luxury beliefs, and more.

insights into human nature, psychology & conditioned beliefs.

- Ernie the Attorney

Wrong Side of History

By Ed West

It's Ed West's sub stack

Barry Seidel

Observations about law, life and business.

Original Jurisdiction

By David Lat

News, views, and colorful commentary about law and the legal profession.

The Intellectual Investor

By Vitaliy Katsenelson

Value Investing, Life/Philosophy and Classical Music Explained

Lawyers in the Making Podcast

By Nate Crespo

This Podcast explores the unique journeys of Law Students and professionals in the legal field, sharing their stories, experiences, and wisdom.

An aspiring lawyer interviews practicing ones to gain valuabe insight

- Ernie the Attorney

Thinking in Bets

By Annie Duke

Decision making in an uncertain world.

Annie Duke makes smart decisions & helps others do the same.

- Ernie the Attorney

Dave Barry’s Substack

It's pretty random.

Write With AI

By Nicolas Cole

The leading paid newsletter for ChatGPT & Claude prompts, and how to turn AI platforms into your own personal Digital Writing Assistant.

Wake Up To Politics

By Gabe Fleisher

Helping you wade through the world of politics, five days a week.

And You'll Be Okay Forever | Essays by Will Storr

Essays from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Status Game. The Science of Storytelling and more; memoir, identity, psychology, storytelling, culture etc.

The Stein Line

By Marc Stein

Insider coverage of the NBA since 1994

The Free Press

By Bari Weiss

A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism.

Respected journalist Bari Weiss provides unflinching commentary, reasonable analysis, and thoughtful opinions

- Ernie the Attorney

Kristin Kenzy

I publish Drunk Business Advice, and Drunk Writing Advice.

Kristen is simply one of the best writers and writing coaches I've come across.

- Ernie the Attorney

Mckay Wrigley

I post twice per month about my AI-related thoughts, tools, and workflows.

Letters of Note

By Shaun Usher

Nothing but history's most interesting letters.

Letters & bite-sized wisdom from famous people

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Garrison Keillor and Friends

This newsletter will include observational humor, gratitude, small doses of advice, memories of heroic persons I knew up close, reminiscence about ordinary life back before Twitter and thoughts about American life and other pleasures.

If you know about Prairie Home Companion then you know why you want to subscribe to this.

- Ernie the Attorney

OUTLET: One Useful Thing Literally Every Time

By Tim Duggan

Useful ideas to improve your work and life.

Carpe Diem Life

By Ilona Anderson

Trademark and Business Attorney. Empowering creatives and entrepreneurs. I write on law, veganism, entrepreneurship, mindset, spirituality, parenting, travel. Who says lawyers don't have fun?

The Weekly Dish

By Andrew Sullivan

"To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle," - George Orwell.

Andrew Sullivan is relentlessly provocative, insightful and urbane.

- Ernie the Attorney

Austin Kleon

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

Incredibly interesting & creative.

- Ernie the Attorney

Jordan Furlong

The best new ideas and strategies for transforming the (legal) world

Uncommonly helpful insights for lawyers. A must read!

- Ernie the Attorney

State of AI newsletter

By Nathan Benaich

The monthly newsletter analysing the most important AI technology, research, geopolitics and startups.

Racket News

By Matt Taibbi

News and features by best-selling author and reporter Matt Taibbi, in an independent package molded after I.F. Stone's Weekly. The site contains investigative journalism, satirical commentary, and the America This Week podcast with novelist Walter Kirn.

An independent journalist cutting through the fog of misinformation and demagoguery.

- Ernie the Attorney

Silver Bulletin

By Nate Silver

Essays and analysis about elections, media, sports, poker, and all the other things I care about.

Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

By Joyce Vance

Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.

Former US Attorney & sensible legal commentator

- Ernie the Attorney

New York Cartoons

By Jason Chatfield

A free cartoon in your inbox every week + live drawing videos with creative insights, along with hand-drawn stories that prove being a New Yorker cartoonist & comedian in NYC is exactly as unhinged as you'd imagine.

YOU DON'T LOOK STUPID

By It's Ash!

YOU DON'T LOOK STUPID is about making peace with an ordinary life after extraordinary ambition. A former international entrepreneur starts over in the woods—with nothing but a chainsaw and a newsletter. Written by author Ash Ambirge.

Spunky wisdom from a nomadic, contrarian young woman from Philly.

- Ernie the Attorney

Untangled with Charley Johnson

Your guide to navigating our sociotechnical world.

Wonder Tools

By Jeremy Caplan

Wonder Tools helps you discover the most useful sites and apps

Holly’s Substack

By Holly MathNerd

math lessons, creativity, deafness, drawing, non-Woke culture war takes, PTSD, personal reflections

Artificial Corner

By The PyCoach

Artificial Intelligence in plain English. Join thousands of AI enthusiasts to make the most out of AI

Crisp, useful tips on how to use AI in powerful, practical ways.

- Ernie the Attorney

The Prism

By Gurwinder

A guide to navigating the digital age

AI Supremacy

By Michael Spencer

News at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, technology and business including Op-Eds, research summaries, guest contributions and valuable info about A.I. startups.

The Preamble

By Sharon McMahon

News, politics, and history from #1 NYT-bestselling author Sharon McMahon. Breaking down government and law in straightforward ways you won’t find anywhere else. If you want clarity and context — delivered with sanity and reason — The Preamble is for you.

PDF Automation Station

By David Dagley

PDF JavaScript and tips for Acrobat Pro

Lawyers should learn to use PDFs better and this is a good source of information

- Ernie the Attorney

Living the Alexander Technique

By John Dalto

The Alexander Technique can improve your overall well-being. If you've been feeling the strains from over-working, suffer from headaches or back aches, or want to be more creative, these short articles can help! Get my article every week for fresh ideas!

Law Subscribed

A digest of all things subscriptions and the law.

What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking

By caro chambers

one ridiculously impressive complete-meal recipe delivered to your inbox every saturday morning that dirties minimal dishes and requires under an hour of time.

HOWL

By Michael Wolff

A running commentary on the themes, personalities, and secrets of the Trump era.

Clear-eyed, well-written analysis, that's always exceptionally interesting.

- Ernie the Attorney