Publish Like the Pros™ alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Publish Like the Pros™ (indie publishing, book design and author services). The closest matches are Lustpad Books, A Book Designer's Notebook and So You Want to Write a Book?. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    Lustpad Books7K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Indie publishing house for MM romance and queer books.

    Likely audience: Romance novel readers

    2 shared topics

  2. 2

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 days ago

    From recent posts: A Book Designer's Notebook publishes essays on book cover design, indie publishing workflows, and the intersection of analog collage with digital tools like generative AI. The publication targets book designers and…

    Likely audience: Book designers and illustrators

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Everything you need to know about publishing a book and getting your work out into the world.

    Likely audience: Aspiring authors

    2 shared topics

  4. 4

    Substacklast post Aug 10, 2026

    Romance ebook deals and steals

    Likely audience: E-reader users

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    Sahara Rose70K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    Love, sensuality, creativity + the Beauty Way.

    Likely audience: aspiring authors

    1 shared topic

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    Boletim Tatuí31K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    Novidades da cena de publicações. Arte impressa nas mais variadas formas: livro, zine, print, gravura, revista, ilustração, quadrinhos, livro de artista, design. Se é gráfico, está valendo.

    Likely audience: Book publishers and editors

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago

    Unexpected takes on the modern world of work. Paul explores our obsession with work and the default path of success and tries to imagine new possibilities for how we can conceive of life, work & what matters.

    Likely audience: Independent authors

    1 shared topic

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    Incidental Comics25K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    From recent posts: Incidental Comics publishes illustrated verse novels, graphic memoirs, and essays on artistic anxiety and creative process for writers, parents, and artists. The publication mixes book design features, personal…

    Likely audience: Authors and illustrators

    1 shared topic

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    Misfits & Daydreamers19K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Misfits & Daydreamers publishes author interviews, writing process essays, and industry advice focused on independent publishing, traditional publishing realities, and overcoming burnout. The content targets writers…

    Likely audience: Aspiring authors

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post Aug 7, 2026

    From recent posts: So Many Thoughts, So Little Time publishes author interviews and book announcements focused on Nekesa Afia's novels, including mystery and romance fiction. The publication serves as a promotional channel for her…

    Likely audience: Authors and writers

    1 shared topic

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    The Menu16K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    The Menu is a weekly serving of sharp, strategic marketing ideas—just enough to chew on without overwhelming your plate. Budgets are down. Expectations are up. Let’s win anyway.

    Likely audience: SEO specialists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    Do you love supporting authors? Bypass the retailers and buy directly from them!🌟You'll get a better deal and the authors don't have to give a share to large corporations! Wishing you lots of happy reading and…

    Likely audience: Audiobook listeners

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    I write and illustrate comics about arcane action and adventure. Titles include Impure Blood, Concrete Arcanum, and Paladin Lost.

    Likely audience: Kickstarter backers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Pentru cei care au o carte în ei și au găsit deja zece motive bune să n-o scrie. Vorbim despre marketing, monetizare, mindset, blocaje creative și curajul de a lua deciziile care contează... Oricum™. Chiar și atunci…

    Likely audience: Aspiring authors

    1 shared topic

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    HALMAIL8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Comics, writing, updates & and art supply recommendations from illustwriter Hallie Bateman.

    Likely audience: artists

    1 shared topic

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    My Literary Life8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

    This is My Literary Life—where I share stories on teaching, writing, and parenting. Free subscribers get a taste, paid members unlock the archive, sneak peeks, and creative resources.

    Likely audience: literary agents

    1 shared topic

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    Wayfarer Magazine7K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    Since 2011, Wayfarer Magazine has been offering literature, interviews, and art with the intention to inspire our readers and highlight the power for agency and change-making that each individual holds.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Karley's Substack7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 18, 2026

    A place for all things Karley Brenna! Updates, news, signups, and more.

    Likely audience: Romance novel readers

    1 shared topic

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    The Champagne Diet6K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Champagne Diet publishes business strategy articles and personal essays focused on Substack monetization, self-publishing, and author entrepreneurship. The publication targets ambitious women and creators seeking to…

    Likely audience: aspiring writers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Likely audience: community members

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    Likely audience: Aspiring authors

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Substack Bookstore publishes author interviews, book reviews, and curated catalogues of indie fiction and non-fiction titles, including historical fiction, romance, memoir, and children's literature. It serves…

    Likely audience: Substack subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: How I Make Money Writing publishes interviews with writers, editors, and academics about their income streams, day jobs, and the financial realities of freelance journalism, indie publishing, and creative careers. It is…

    Likely audience: freelance writers

    1 shared topic

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    fredericamg4K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    I am an Eastern Orthodox writer, mostly of books about the Orthodox faith and elements of its spiritual life, like iconography and the Jesus Prayer.

    Likely audience: self-published authors

    1 shared topic

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