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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. Books, work, wellbeing & creativity. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" — The Times

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: SWWIM Every Day publishes personal essays, poetry, and literary interviews alongside announcements for its Reading Series and submission guidelines. The publication targets writers and readers interested in contemporary…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Emily Writes Back publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, poetry, and literary culture lists by Emily Sanders Hopkins. The newsletter covers themes ranging from the writer's life and creative processes to fashion…

Likely audience: writers and creative professionals

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GhostWeekly · last post 22 days ago

111 Words a Day (or almost every day)

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Jun 28, 2026

From recent posts: Words That Matter publishes weekly curated reading lists and essays from guest curators covering technology, literature, art, and cultural criticism. The publication mixes short-form lists with deep-dive features and…

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

Slow reads of great books. Book guides and a reading community to help you get more from the best stories.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Unfiltered thoughts, stories, and moments.

Likely audience: young adults

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Tartufo Club publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, curated lifestyle roundups, and interviews with creatives focused on themes like shadow work, intimacy, and daily discipline. The publication serves an audience…

Likely audience: Lifestyle enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

A newsletter and community for wild minds, winterers and enchantment-seekers with internationally bestselling author Katherine May.

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Writers' Hour Magazine publishes weekly writing prompts, contest announcements, and workshop schedules for writers seeking creative exercises and community events. The publication focuses on observation writing and…

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

Writing on the inner conditions of sustainable creative work

Likely audience: Poets and poets-in-training

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette publishes weekly threads and promotional posts focused on creative writing challenges, workshops, and community intensives for aspiring writers. The publication consistently…

Likely audience: fiction writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

Author Payout = $100 + 50% of subscription revenue. No Fee to Apply. Readers get one quality story a month and support artists with their contributions.

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: This newsletter curates weekly job listings, writing competitions, grants, and fellowship opportunities for practicing writers, journalists, and creative professionals. It specifically highlights open submissions for…

Likely audience: Journalists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: The Art of Flash Fiction publishes critiques, writing prompts, and analyses of short stories for an audience of creative writers and literary enthusiasts. It regularly features workshops, retreats, and deep dives into…

Likely audience: Flash fiction writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: This publication mixes personal essays, book reviews, and cultural travelogues with non-fiction narratives on history and trauma. It targets readers interested in literature, design, and personal storytelling.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

Bite-sized book reviews by distinguished and engaging writers, direct to readers‘ in boxes. Editor Ann Kjellberg is a multi-decade veteran of The New York Review of Books and founder of the literary magazine LIttle Star

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

From recent posts: Mystic Musings & Passionate Ponderings publishes a mix of whimsical literary essays, mindfulness prompts, and spiritual reflections on topics like shamanism and book history. The publication also features content…

Likely audience: Substack subscribers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Beyond the Bookshelf publishes literary criticism, memoir analysis, and personal essays on American authors like Steinbeck and Baldwin for readers interested in deep book engagement. The publication mixes reflective…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Consigli di lettura, scrittura e vita creativa, nel tempo di bere insieme un caffè. Per chi vuole romanticizzare le piccole cose e trovare il coraggio di diventare il main character della propria vita.

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

the underbelly of poetry, essay and fiction - read for a kick in the chest or a kiss on the lips. OR if you're lucky — both.

Likely audience: Creative writers and poets

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

Publishing news, events, insider tips, and info from Cornerstones

Likely audience: Publishing professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

Turning bad behavior into good stories plus an occasional shot of tennis, which provides the same lessons.

Likely audience: creative writers

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