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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: I'M SO GLAD YOU ASKED publishes personal memoirs, author interviews, and writing craft essays focused on faith, creativity, and life history. The publication features long-form reflective pieces on topics ranging from…

Likely audience: Literary enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: THE POSITIVE PEN publishes a rotating mix of first-person narratives, personal essays on mental health, and live podcast transcripts featuring guests like Pam Lob and Dr. Deborah Vinall. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Mental health professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

Backstage pass with Grammy Award-winning musician, author, and artist—news & updates, short essay, analysis, and general word-wrangling.

Likely audience: Book publishers and agents

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

Author | Literary SF | Debut Novel Coming 2025 Instagram: t.iberiusLEO

Likely audience: creative professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: This newsletter aggregates pop culture, political controversy, and personal essays ranging from celebrity news and book reviews to grief memoirs and sexual assault coverage. It serves an audience interested in current…

Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

Get custom book recommendations that are based on YOUR tastes. Take the assessment at ReadYourColor.com.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Five Things I've Learned publishes weekly cultural updates, writing workshops, and on-demand classes for writers and literary enthusiasts. The publication mixes live author sessions, literary news, and promotional…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

Our late forties, fifties, sixties and even early seventies are our Prime Time! These are our best years. Grab them with both hands! Understand how money, meaning, health and happiness works so you get the best out of…

Likely audience: Book readers and fans of Liane Moriarty

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 59 days ago

on what i'm writing, what i'm reading, and where to find me

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

A new list of book recommendations or reading how to/guide every Sunday

Likely audience: Book lovers

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beehiivSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

Join 60,000+ readers and book clubbers discovering exceptional new releases.

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

For those who love literature and the art of storytelling, I want to offer humble tales, anecdotes, wise proverbs and foolish thoughts, literary musings, insights and conversations centred on my personal, unpublished…

Likely audience: Literary enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

Exclusive fiction too out-there for prime time, by the author of Fight Club. Writing lessons. Lurid back story.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

CRAFT TALK is a weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity from author Jami Attenberg. This is also the home of #1000wordsofsummer, where, once a year, we write 1000 words a day together for two weeks…

Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

Yoga for when you're too tired to do yoga. Perfect for stretching out tight bodies and soothing fizzy minds. Come get your spark back, you fabulous but exhausted human. All sessions can be done without changing your…

Likely audience: subscription service users

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: David Perell's How I Write publishes weekly interviews with bestselling authors, screenwriters, and literary figures discussing their specific writing processes, craft techniques, and the intersection of technology and…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: The Happenings of Jeanne St. James publishes Italian-language book promotions for her motorcycle gang and mafia romance series, including sales links and plot summaries for titles like Dodge and Blood Fury MC. The…

Likely audience: Romance novel readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

Four verticals edited by Sari Botton: MEMOIR MONDAY, collab w/ Granta, Narratively, The Rumpus, Orion, The Walrus, Electric Lit, LitHub, Oldster; FIRST PERSON SINGULAR original essays; THE LIT LAB interviews + craft…

Likely audience: Comedy fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Patti Callahan Henry publishes weekly newsletters featuring personal essays on health, travel, and seasonal transitions alongside book promotion and podcast announcements. The content mixes creative nonfiction with…

Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: Showcase is a digital literary magazine published by C&R Press that features short fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction exploring themes of grief, trauma, and resilience. The publication operates as a…

Likely audience: Literary writers and poets

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: DAYLIGHT publishes culture-focused essays on literary fiction, media production, and lifestyle topics like skincare and reading lists. The publication features personal reflections on British class systems and the shift…

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 10, 2026

From recent posts: UX Psychology publishes research on cognitive psychology, user behavior, and the intersection of AI with human decision-making. The publication targets UX researchers and product leaders, covering topics such as…

Likely audience: Product managers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Words. Words about words. Words about copyediting. The occasional cultural observation.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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