A True Life Built alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

A newsletter and podcast (and support group!) for scrappy writers looking for no-bullsh*t guidance on book writing, publishing, the multi-passionate writer's life, and landing your next (or first) big byline.

Likely audience: Content creators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Love Anyway publishes a mix of personal essays, cultural commentary, and memoir updates by author Sarah Hepola, targeting readers interested in relationships, pop culture, and creative writing. The content alternates…

Likely audience: Women interested in dating and relationships

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 33 days ago

Founder of Wisdom of the Womb and the Fertile Mama Method, Author of Fertile Like a Mother, Fertile Like a Lover and now, The Empress Phase: The Sacred Act of Midlife Women Reclaiming Their F*ck

Likely audience: midlife women

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Current musings, hyper-fixations, and finds I typically text my friends — from the founder of cupcakes and cashmere.

Likely audience: Substack readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

We are a community of tidy enthusiasts and organization aficionados sharing tips and inspiring others to transform their spaces and simplify their lives.

Likely audience: Homeowners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

Do not be conformed to this world

Likely audience: Philosophers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Love, sensuality, creativity + the Beauty Way.

Likely audience: Relationship enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

Jack Raines' essays on all things behavioral finance, markets, work, and life.

Likely audience: writers and authors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 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 17 days ago

Everything I can't say on social media and home of The Conversation Podcast.

Likely audience: feminist readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago

Unexpected takes on the modern world of work. Paul explores our obsession with work and the default path of success and tries to imagine new possibilities for how we can conceive of life, work & what matters.

Likely audience: Independent authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 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 8 days ago

Welcome to the creative explorations of writer and creativity coach Joanna Phoenix, who shares heartfelt insights on storytelling and growth. JOIN US—for kindness, curiosity, and community.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

A free cartoon in your inbox every week + live drawing videos with creative insights, along with hand-drawn stories that prove being a New Yorker cartoonist & comedian in NYC is exactly as unhinged as you'd imagine.

Likely audience: Parents

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Misfits & Daydreamers publishes author interviews, writing process essays, and industry advice focused on independent publishing, traditional publishing realities, and overcoming burnout. The content targets writers…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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Substacklast post Jul 22, 2026

From recent posts: Well-Read Black Girl publishes a mix of personal essays on motherhood, mental health, and creative recovery alongside roundups of writing grants, residencies, and literary resources. The publication serves writers and…

Likely audience: writers and poets

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Substacklast post Aug 7, 2026

From recent posts: So Many Thoughts, So Little Time publishes author interviews and book announcements focused on Nekesa Afia's novels, including mystery and romance fiction. The publication serves as a promotional channel for her…

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Munch Menus publishes a weekly mix of parenting advice, recipes, and cultural roundups for parents navigating childcare and personal challenges. The publication features practical guides like lunchbox planners and…

Likely audience: Parents with young children

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Charlotte's Book publishes personal essays and industry reviews covering cosmetic surgery recovery, financial planning for midlife transitions, and entertainment analysis. The publication targets readers navigating…

Likely audience: women in midlife

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Health in Plain English publishes research-backed behavioral psychology articles and personal strategy lists for neurodivergent individuals, covering topics like ADHD management, willpower, and habit formation. The…

Likely audience: neurodivergent individuals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

From recent posts: The publication features personal essays, memoirs, and literary event coverage focusing on themes of family dynamics, therapy, and cultural experiences. It serves writers and readers interested in memoir writing, mental…

Likely audience: Parents and caregivers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Dana DuBois | I Write Out Loud publishes a mix of personal essays, cultural commentary, and audio storytelling focused on feminism, parenting, and modern life. The publication features curated lists, original poems, and…

Likely audience: Substack subscribers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 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

From recent posts: Ana Holanda publishes personal essays on family memoir and aging alongside promotional content for her online writing courses. The publication mixes reflective literary pieces with direct calls to action for beginners…

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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