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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: What are the Chances? publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, parenting advice, and science journalism covering topics like workplace harassment, child nutrition, and quantum physics. The publication serves readers…

Likely audience: women in the workplace

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Katie Couric's publication mixes personal lifestyle recommendations on fashion, home decor, and beauty with in-depth interviews on politics, memoirs, and public figures. It serves as a hybrid platform for consumer…

Likely audience: Home cooks

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Bonner Private Research publishes a mix of personal memoirs on historical events and analytical essays on fiscal policy and political polarization. The newsletter targets readers interested in the intersection of…

Likely audience: history enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: social commentators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The Kureishi Chronicles publishes personal essays on physical rehabilitation, disability and accessibility, travel, film and fashion tributes, memory, and pet care. It is written for readers interested in memoir…

Likely audience: writers and authors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

Join this community where we will share new songs, old demos, live performances, contemplations, declarations and explanations

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 38 days ago

Examining current cultural trends through the lens of addiction, recovery, alcohol, and all the other drugs like your smartphone

Likely audience: women discussing personal trauma

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Likely audience: general readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago

Who are Nature?

Likely audience: animal lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

True stories about work, family, faith, and the ways our lives rarely go according to plan.

Likely audience: Readers of personal essays and memoirs

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

L'inspiration est plus forte lorsqu'elle est partagée

Likely audience: French newsletter readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The publication mixes weekly community-driven confession columns with curated travel essays and cultural digests. It serves readers interested in personal relationships, mental health, and lifestyle experiences.

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Alphabet Soup publishes personal essays and short fiction that frequently engage with Israeli history, politics, and the October 7 attacks. The newsletter appeals to readers interested in memoir, literature, and the…

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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Substacklast post Jul 22, 2026

From recent posts: The Liz Crokin Report publishes a mix of personal essays, investigative journalism, and celebrity gossip covering topics ranging from animal rescue and journalist safety to high-profile crimes and conspiracy theories…

Likely audience: Dog owners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

Writing, life, and writing life

Likely audience: Book authors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

What if we could build something better?

Likely audience: social activists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Miaverse publishes short-form fantasy fiction, author interviews, and book promotion narratives centered on Mia Sands' magical realism series. The publication targets readers interested in creative writing struggles…

Likely audience: Romance novel readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Permanent Retrograde publishes a mix of first-person essays on environmental policy, media critique, celebrity culture, and literary analysis. The publication targets readers interested in cultural commentary, political…

Likely audience: LGBTQ+ individuals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 days ago

From recent posts: Say Less publishes six-word memoir interviews with authors, journalists, and cultural figures alongside profiles of community members and event promotions. The content spans creative writing, journalism, media theory…

Likely audience: literary enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Godmothers publishes a mix of personal essays, memoirs, and interviews focused on spirituality, self-help, and personal growth. The publication targets readers interested in topics like grief processing, interior…

Likely audience: spiritual seekers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Mizrahi Perspective publishes personal memoirs, geopolitical analysis, and reflections on the Israeli diaspora. The publication mixes intimate family histories with hard-hitting commentary on the Israel-Palestine…

Likely audience: Family historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

Diaristic essays by Hannah Stella

Likely audience: people interested in religious history

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

Notes from outside the consternation machine

Likely audience: Animal lovers

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