What publications and writers do you recommend?

Looking for an algorithm upgrade

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I started reading and writing on Medium 2.5 years ago. At first, I was super active, publishing, reading, and engaging quite a bit.

This past year, I focused a lot more on my Etsy stores and saw the benefit of doing so.

Now, as I once again sit down to put words to keyboard (it does sound better when you say words to paper), I wonder who I should be reading now.

My algorithm on Medium is a jumble of productivity, Medium stats, new AI tools, writing prompts, and other random news stories thrown in.

My go to publications have primarily been Illumination and Bouncin’ and Behavin’ Blogs, which I enjoy very much.

However, I’d like to broaden my exposure to authors as well as experiment with submitting my writing in new places.

So, as we approach 2025, what publications do you recommend following and/or writing for?

And, which writers do you enjoy reading?

Drop your suggestions in the comments for the benefit of all!