augustjournal alternatives: newsletters like it
2 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as augustjournal (heroism and suffering, tragic hero in literature and philosophy of happiness). The closest matches are Alex Ebert and Sarah’s Smorgasbord. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About augustjournal
The publication features literary essays on heroism and suffering, historical deep dives into early modern witchcraft and Renaissance courtly conduct, and practical guides blending 16th-century conduct literature with…
- heroism and suffering
- tragic hero in literature
- philosophy of happiness
- Aristotle's Poetics
- 1Alex Ebert3K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago
Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 2Sarah’s Smorgasbord1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago
From recent posts: Sarah's Smorgasbord publishes a rotating mix of essays on philosophy and identity, book reviews of fantasy and LitRPG, interviews with illustrators and authors, and personal reflections on the writing process. The…
Likely audience: literary enthusiasts
1 shared topic
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