Substacks recommended by Nanette Regan

Recommended by Nanette Regan

A weekly deep dive about making books for kids, from author-illustrator Jacob Souva. Practical tips and encouragement for illustrators, authors, and makers. Inspiration for getting better at <waves at everything> this together.

Jacob's honest, constructive posts about working as a children's book author/illustrator are super helpful.

- Nanette Regan

Banana on Cat Stack

Hello 👋 I'm an illustrator, graphic design and printmaking human that likes to create analogue work. I occasionally like to convert these into screen printed things and sometimes I like to share and talk about my process 🤘

Benjamin's Substack is fabulous! Behind the scenes chit chat about pivoting between graphic design and illustration. And always fantastic collaged gifs!

- Nanette Regan

mocculere's letters

Picture book illustrator & cartoonist of Childhood Memories ✶ Publishing monthly newsletter about my journey as an illustrator & weekly comics about childhood memories.

Mojca has an amazing ability to convey the thoughts and emotions of children in her comics. It's a beautiful read!

- Nanette Regan

Katiedraws (and writes) - The Illustrator Jobs Board

By Katie Chappell (katiedraws)

Welcome to ma blog & [new] jobs board for fellow illustrators. Well-paid illustration work and opportunities! ✏️ PLUS: articles on how to make money as an illustrator. Subscribe if you want to learn how to make illustration your job!

So many helpful, useful and encouraging posts about the journey to being an illustrator, all delivered with warmth and humour. Katie is probably the cheeriest person on the internet!

- Nanette Regan

Story Street

By Jane Porter

A monthly newsletter from award-winning author and illustrator Jane Porter, all about making picture books, comics and community art - and all things fiddle-related

A total delight! Behind the scenes stories from Jane's work as a picture book author/illustrator and an insight into her many passion projects - including learning to play the fiddle!

- Nanette Regan

Receipt from the Bookshop

By Katie Clapham is Terrible

My weekly post - Receipt from the Bookshop - is written in real time from my award-winning independent bookshop in St. Annes-on-Sea, UK. Paid subscribers also get an additional weekly essay/book review and access to my book club.

Like having a trusted friend recommend your next favourite book (and sometimes a tv show or film). The weekly feature direct from Katie's independent bookshop is a gem, with warmly observed characters the excitement of book deliveries and the mini drama over whether there's milk for the tea.

- Nanette Regan

News from a messy desk

By Charlotte Durance with News

Insights into my illustration from a messy desk to your inbox: sketchbooks, process, inspiration and picture books.

Charlotte is so generous in sharing her creative practice. Every post inspires you to get out your materials and start making!

- Nanette Regan

slow motion multitasking

By Julia Pott

facts, drawings and poetry.

From cloud mythology to single ladies pyjamas to dogs from space - Julia Pott shares the many, many fascinating influences that feed into her unique work. And you get a good look behind the scenes of Summer Camp Island too.

- Nanette Regan

Pencil Pals

By Helen Stephens

Hi, it’s me Helen Stephens. This is a juicy chat between illustrator pals. I’ll be sharing stuff about making picture books that you might feel daft asking. When you sign up you’ll get the Illustrators Freebies. Yes-please-thank-you!

Helen's no nonsense advice and friendly chatty posts are super helpful for every step of the illustrator journey

- Nanette Regan