ArabLit’s Wednesday Poetry alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 34 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: readers of Revista CULT

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

From recent posts: Emily's Substack publishes essays on literary translation, classical literature, and media criticism for an audience interested in the nuances of rendering ancient texts like Homer and Sophocles into English. The…

Likely audience: Classical literature scholars

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The First Person with Michael Judge publishes a mix of poetry, literary biography, and long-form interviews. Recent issues feature poems by Christopher Merrill and Czesław Miłosz, a new poetry collection launch from…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Drie Dingen is a Dutch-language weekly newsletter that blends literary news, book reviews, and podcast interviews with cultural commentary on art and music. The publication consistently mixes short-form articles with…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Comunidad Amapolas publishes literary biographies and book reviews in Spanish, featuring essays on authors like Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes alongside personal reflections on contemporary fiction. The publication targets…

Likely audience: Literary scholars

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: The Moynihan Report publishes in-depth profiles of authors, historical analyses of terrorism and geopolitics, and reviews of documentary films and music history. The publication targets readers interested in cultural…

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: Tables of Contents publishes event announcements and residency updates for writers and literary professionals, covering reading series, festivals, and writing programs across New York and beyond.

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago

Likely audience: literary scholars

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 12, 2026

Always thinking, sometimes wondering, almost always writing.

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 6, 2026

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Apple Blossoms in a Mournful Wood publishes literary analyses of Shakespeare, Japanese aesthetics, and Neo-Confucian philosophy alongside poetry curation. The publication targets readers interested in deep textual…

Likely audience: Shakespeare scholars

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Galiot Press Substack publishes essays and event announcements focused on literary translation and indie publishing. Recent issues cover upcoming author events featuring French-Moroccan author Rim Battal and translator…

Likely audience: book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

poesía china contemporánea en traducción propia

Likely audience: Translation scholars

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Culture(s) avec Petrus publishes literary biographies and historical investigations into French and medieval figures, such as Jean de La Fontaine and King Arthur, for readers interested in cultural history and biography.

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 46 days ago

Newsletter sobre arte, literatura e cultura.

Likely audience: literary readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 27, 2026

This is where I write about Roberto Bolaño and my many other literary obsessions.

Likely audience: Literary scholars and critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

For a lesson in taking your time to do a task with care, consider the spider.

Likely audience: homeowners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Carmín Amor publishes literary translations, poetry analysis, and creative writing prompts alongside essays on emotional themes like anger and obsession, targeting readers interested in reflective writing and art.

Likely audience: Literary enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago

A journal for long (preferably over 40 lines) narrative verse and dramatic monologues.

Likely audience: poetry readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago

Literature and politics.

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

Amy Shimshon-Santo's substack on writing and life.

Likely audience: Community organizers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago

Notícias do lado de cá da educação: o chão da sala de quem tenta, todos os dias, ensinar a gostar de ler e escrever.

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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