A Penny Spinning alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

Monthly newsletter for writers: early access to workshops and retreats, publishing behind-the-scenes, creative insights to sustain your practice, and truly excellent recs.

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 20, 2026

courtney summers currently writing her next novel/will always be writing her next novel/you're only as good as your next novel.

Likely audience: aspiring writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

Submission opportunities for creative and professional writers.

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

A twice weekly newsletter chock-full of guidance and support from publishing industry insiders. Expect author interviews, guest blogs, giveaways, and more!

Likely audience: Literary agents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: This publication offers practical guides for aspiring novelists on craft, including narrative pacing, query letter strategies, and manuscript formatting. It targets writers seeking actionable advice on story development…

Likely audience: Literary agents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Agent Alert publishes a weekly list of literary agents currently open to manuscript queries, detailing their genre preferences and representation categories. The newsletter serves aspiring authors seeking representation…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

I am an author advocate, publisher of She Writes Press, co-founder of Memoir Nation, book industry insider, and champion to writers who show up to the page because they must.

Likely audience: Authors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 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 13 days ago

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

Likely audience: Publishing professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Writing wisdom, advice and encouragement for every day of the year.

Likely audience: fiction writers

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Substacklast post Aug 6, 2026

From recent posts: J. Herman Kleiger's Inkblots & Interpretations publishes essays on author psychology, literary analysis, and cultural linguistics. The publication features reviews of non-fiction books, interviews with writers, and…

Likely audience: literary critics

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Substacklast post Jun 16, 2026

From recent posts: textCrunch publishes in-depth articles and interviews focused on the publishing industry, debut novels, and writing history for writers and literary professionals. The publication mixes meta-reflective essays with…

Likely audience: Publishing industry professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Girl Gone Wild publishes interviews and essays focusing on memoir writing, coming-of-age narratives, and Hollywood careers for writers and industry observers.

Likely audience: people interested in memoirs

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

fuck around & find art.

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 34 days ago

Literature as an act of exile

Likely audience: aspiring writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Postcards by Hasif publishes essays on mental health, identity, and personal growth, featuring original articles alongside subscriber stories and expert interviews. The publication targets readers navigating existential…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago

Bienvenidas a mi pequeño rincón, donde sobrevivo a mis 20 s escribiendo sobre el amor, amistad, caos y pequeñas crisis existenciales. Si Carrie Bradshaw tuviera un blog en 2025… probablemente se parecería mucho a este…

Likely audience: Women in their 20s

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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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Introvert's Intro publishes essays on social psychology and mental health for an audience of introverts navigating social dynamics. The publication features articles on empathy, energy management, and community building…

Likely audience: Introverts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

Award-winning short story fiction literary magazine designed to spark real discussion in classrooms, book clubs, and around the dinner table.

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

On writing and life. Long-form musings on the nature of creativity and the essence of everything. Some poems, too.

Likely audience: Creative professionals

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