The Ultimate Guide to Substack Indie Non-Fiction Authors
Your go-to guide to Substack indie non-fiction authors. Discover emerging and bestselling indie writers bringing fresh, original writing to readers.
Welcome to a listing of the indie non-fiction authors from The Substack Bookstore. Foundation and paying subscribers’ names are listed first, with a link to their Substack profile included. Unpaid subscribers’ listings follow.
If you’re an author who wishes to list their book, free subscribers get a link to list one book, in their subscriber welcome email (check your spam folder). Annual paying subscribers get up to three priority listings and Founding Members get up to six featured listings in the general genre listings.
Featured Authors - Founding Members
Business, Sales & Marketing
Cookbooks, Food & Wine
Inspirational
Memoir
Demons to Champions – How I Fell in Love with My Neurodivergent Maverick Mind – Gary Coulton
Gutter to the Stars: Memories of a Post-Grunge Drifter (Gen-X Memoir) by
Self-Help and Motivational
Your Path to Yourself: How to LIVE WITHOUT LIMITS in 15 Simple Steps - LIVE WITHOUT LIMITS with Klaus (Substack Bestseller)
Burn Without Burning Out: 7 Micro-Mindfulness Habits for Clear Thinking, Decisive Action, and Recovery from Burnout - Denise Pyles
Writing and Publishing
Discover Your Genuine Self Through the Art of Journalling - Almost Dr.Karen Chambre
Annual Paid Listings
Business & Non-profit
Promised Land: The 10 Commandments for Nonprofit Strategy, Communications & Fundraising – Janet Mary Cobb
Business, Sales & Marketing
Cooking
Creative Non-Fiction & Essays
Dating Advice
The Soulmate Equation: The Ultimate Formula for Finding, Dating and Keeping a Quality Man by Rebecca Ferguson
Divorce
Etiquette
The Ultimate Guide to Modern Etiquette: Mastering Manners and Social Skills in Any Situation by Rebecca Ferguson
Health & Parenting
Evolving the Modern Breastfeeding Experience: Holistic Lactation Care in the First 100 Hours – Christine Staricka
Inspirational & Personal Growth
Memoir & Autobiography
Surviving Sanctity: One Woman’s Journey from Welfare, to Religion, to Sanity – Janet Mary Cobb
Memories Of an Unforgotten Past, Buried in the Backyard – Jeffrey Jalbert
The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker: An Erotic Memoir - Suzanne Portnoy aka Suzanne Noble
Honeymoon at Sea: How I Found Myself Living on a Small Boat by Jennifer Silva Redmond
I Just Turned Two – How I Learned To Live After Nearly Dying by Dean Weitenhagen
Metaphysics & Mysticism
Pets & Animal Care
Self-Help, Personal Growth & Development
Wintertide: Survive and Thrive in the Year’s Coldest, Darkest Season - Brette Sember
Get Rooted, Stay Grounded, and THRIVE: Your Guide to Radical Personal Exploration – Janet Mary Cobb
Think & Grow Wet: The Erotic Rebirth Of Personal Development — Lois Connolly StGermaine
Sexual Instruction eBooks
Sex Toys & Supplements for Thriving in Later Life - Suzanne Portnoy aka Suzanne Noble
Technology & Business
Writing & Publishing
Ready to Publish - Write Easy (Dr Jennifer Jones)
There's a Book in Every Expert (that's you!) - Write Easy (Dr Jennifer Jones)
Unpaid Listings
Addiction & Recovery
Functional: A High Performer’s Guide to Achieving Freedom from Alcohol – Rachel Mack Martin
The Phoenix Club: Stories of Addiction and Redemption — Martin Huecker, MD
Art History
Evolution Through Art: Art—Integrator of the Human Spirit - Michael Newberry
Art and Photography
Label 228: Volume two – camden noir
The Eagles of Conowingo Dam: Tools and Tips For a Successful Photography Trip – Brice Goodwin
Biography
SPORTZZ FRUM HOME – Brian J. Shaw
Business
SURPRISED: The Science & Art of Engagement – Rich Carr
Brain-Centric Design – Rich Carr
Mini Book Model – Chris Stanley
Eco-economics: Navigating the Path to a Sustainable Future - Sowmy VJ
Christian Living / Devotional
Cooking
Turkey Savvy – Jessica C. Williams
Simply Gluten-Free: Real Ingredients for Everyday Life – Annie Toro Lopez
Creative Nonfiction
Color Coded: Finding Ourselves and Our Stories - Urmila Menon
Creative Nonfiction and Essays/LGBTQ
Boyhood Reimagined: Stories of Queer Moms Raising Sons – Gail Marlene Schwartz (ed.)
DIY & Hobbies
Carrie’s Herbal Infused Skincare Cookbook – Carrie Scharf
Rose Infused Radiance – Carrie Scharf
Dystopia & Social Critique
The Darkest Timeline: Living in a World with No Future – Bram E. Gieben RevolPress
Education
Learning Environment: Inspirational Actions, Approaches, and Stories from the Science Classroom – Jared Fox
Environment & Nature
Gaia: A Faith for the Future – John Pearce
Eco-Living Starts at Home: 10 ways to go green today – Sheetal Kumar Niranjan
Faith & Spirituality
Equipped: Ephesians 6 Devotionals to Empower and Make You Victorious in Everyday Struggles – Ruth L. Snyder
Exiting Egypt- Lessons From the Life of an Exile – Julie West
Finance / Lifestyle
Money Hacks for Metalheads and Old Millennials (2nd Ed.) – Jessie Willis
Health & Social Issues
I’m Sorry for My Loss: An Urgent Examination of Reproductive Care in America – Rebecca Little & Colleen Long
Health & Wellbeing
Anxious To Awesome - A Practical Guide for The Whole Family – Mira Binzen
THRIVE! — Jonathan McCloud
History
Arguments over Genocide: The War of Words in the Congress and the Supreme Court over Cherokee Removal - Steven Schwartzberg
Home & Garden
Riley’s Garden Oasis – Marylee Pangman
Growing a Sensational Garden in the Southern Rocky Mountains – Nan Fischer
Humor/Satire
Postcards From Pillston: Reflections on America’s Crappiest College – Dr Droz
The Second Greatest Story Ever Told – Gorman Bechard
Memoir, Biography & Inspirational Non-Fiction
Too Hard to Swallow - Emily Forbes
Walking Butterfly – Susie Klein
My Father’s Daughter – Shell Norman
Resilience in the Rubble – Kathy Harms
Echoes of Vietnam: A Soldier’s Voice is Heard – Ronald Kays
The Rising: A Memoir at 50 – Michael C. Sprouse Sr.
Fragile Thoughts – Katie Bean
A Place Called Alice – Prairiepoet
Eloquently Barking – Rowland Jones
Living in the Absurd: Notes from the Modern World – G. P. Marquez
The Appalachian Spirit – C. S. Reed
My broken road: the tangled and twisted musings of an autism mama - Stacie Sherman
Daddy, This Is It. Being-with My Dying Dad - Julie Saeger Nierenberg
Becoming Mother: A Journey of Identity - Sharon Tjaden-Glass
Mi padre, el Aviador. Memorias de El Helicoide – Lissette González
A Long Way From Iowa: From the Heartland to the Heart of France – Janet Hulstrand
Echoes of Helen – Regina Duke
My Unfurling: Emerging from the Grip of Anxiety, Self-Doubt, and Drinking – Lisa May Bennett
Sacred Ashes: The Flames of Wisdom – T. D. Amber
The FBI Wife – Sandra Windsor
When I Was Lost: A Mother's Struggle With Bipolar Disorder – Glenna Gill
Joyful Creating: How to Stay Inspired Without Losing Your Spark — Kate Tremills
Lights to Guide Me Home — Meghan J. Ward
Stronger in the End: My 70 Year Swim from Chaos to Calm — Lynda Beth Unkeless
Debre Barrett – All the Little Things
Lynda Beth Unkeless – Stronger in the End: My 70 Year Swim from Chaos to Calm
Personal Development
_FCK FEARLESS: Making the Brave Leap_* – Grace Austin
Too Hard to Swallow – M. A. Oakley
POETPRENEURS – S. Zangéné
Get Off the Ladder – Tyler Vallario
Embracing the Unknown: Exploring the Pathways to Change — Lisa DeAngelis
Personal Finance
Wealth Your Way: A Simple Path to Financial Freedom – Cosmo P. DeStefano
Poetry (Non-Fiction)
The Edge of Grief – Beverley Dickson
Pets
Pet Tracker: The Amazing Story of Rachel the K9 Pet Tracker - Kat Albrecht
Relationships & Friendship
The Art of Meaningful Connection – Avery Brooks
Self-Help & Personal Growth
The Joy Cycle – Brent Neilsen
Meditation, Cigarettes, and all that Bullshit – Astrid Sadaya
A Bunch of Reflections – Indra Raj Pathak
Personal Mastery – Joseph Brown
Self-Reflection / Journaling
Kim Masacek – Crying + Trying: A Gratitude Journal for Anyone Figuring Life Out After Loss, Change, or Total Chaos
Spiritual/Philosophical
Where Are You? A Beginner’s Guide to Advanced Spirituality – Dan Ehrenkrantz
One Turning: Reflections on the Dance of the Universe – Eric Pollok
Your Spiritual Dictionary: To Make Your Life Journey Easier – Erishka Fridman-Catt
Technology
Sports Analytics in Python – Michael de la Maza
Travel & Biography
Kashmir Konnectivity: A Biosketch – Rachna Vinod
Bunking Off – Adrian Bleese
Writing and Publishing
How To Make Money With Substack — Karen Cherry
Gym Lessons: 100 metaphorical prompts to stretch and strengthen perception — Camille Dawnier
Set Up as a Micro Publisher — Jennifer Lancaster
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This was a super cool resource, thank you Fleur! I found five books I'm targeting for Christmas gifts now. 🎅
Hey Fleur, you've done a great thing establishing this guide. Your advice please, how to categorize: 1) fine art photo illustrated poetry? 2) illustrated regional memoir? 3) illustrated Western "4-corners" anthology of stories.