The Urban Spaceman alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Urban Spaceman (Book publishing, Literary fiction and Book marketing). The closest matches are The Abbey of Misrule, BookBrowse and Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 5, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Urban Spaceman
My name's Ben Graham. I'm a writer, music journalist, poet, novelist, artist, magician, countercultural historian and metaphysical flaneur. The Urban Spaceman is a journal of my mental and physical wanderings, often…
Full profile- 1The Abbey of Misrule85K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago
Do not be conformed to this world
Likely audience: Philosophers
2 shared topics
- 2BookBrowse60K+ subscribers
beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
Join 60,000+ readers and book clubbers discovering exceptional new releases.
Likely audience: Book club members
2 shared topics
- 3Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler57K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 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
2 shared topics
- 4DAYLIGHT by Elizabeth Day28K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 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
2 shared topics
- 5Pathless by Paul Millerd26K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 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
2 shared topics
- 6A Word About...25K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
Words. Words about words. Words about copyediting. The occasional cultural observation.
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 7Kristin’s Substack22K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 51 days ago
From recent posts: Kristin's Substack publishes book launch announcements, tour schedules, and promotional details for contemporary romance and literary fiction. The content is primarily directed at readers and authors seeking information…
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 8The Marissa Meyer Newsletter22K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: The Marissa Meyer Newsletter publishes book release announcements, tour schedules, and promotional updates for her romantasy and thriller novels. It serves primarily as a direct communication channel for her fanbase…
Likely audience: Book collectors
2 shared topics
- 9Friends & Fiction Endless Stories20K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
Friends & Fiction is a podcast, web show, and online community created by bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey & Patti Callahan Henry. Meet our author guests for discussions about…
Likely audience: Authors and writers
2 shared topics
- 10The Shift With Sam Baker19K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Women don't vanish after 40. Who knew?! Amplifying and celebrating the voices of women in midlife and beyond by the former editor of Red, Cosmopolitan (and Just 17!)
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 11so many thoughts, so little time17K subscribers
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
2 shared topics
- 12How to Glow in the Dark14K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago
Book publishing advice and community for authors of fiction and nonfiction, written by the agents at Neon Literary.
Likely audience: authors
2 shared topics
- 13Unblocked: Monetizare, Mindset & Curaj Creativ8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 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
2 shared topics
- 14El Jugador Infinito8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago
Esto no es solo una newsletter. Es el comienzo de una historia de la que tú también eres parte. Estoy apostándolo todo por crear un futuro en el que 1,000,000 de aliados voraces encuentren en mis historias algo que les…
Likely audience: Science fiction readers
2 shared topics
- 15Lustpad Books7K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
Indie publishing house for MM romance and queer books.
Likely audience: Romance novel readers
2 shared topics
- 16Kim McDougall7K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago
Kim McDougall writes dark and humorous Urban, Epic and Cozy Fantasy from her little farm on the edge of the woods in Quebec, Canada. Kim’s book series include the Valkyrie Bestiary, The Knack, The Fair Folk of Mullarkey…
Likely audience: Book fair attendees
2 shared topics
- 17Karley's Substack7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 18, 2026
A place for all things Karley Brenna! Updates, news, signups, and more.
Likely audience: Romance novel readers
2 shared topics
- 18Milking It4K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: Milking It publishes monthly literary reviews and interviews with authors like Stacey Yu, focusing on queer fiction, literary fiction, and the intersection of technology and humanity. The publication serves readers…
Likely audience: Literary critics
2 shared topics
- 19Writing & Selling Stories with Angelique Fawns3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: This publication features serialized science fiction stories, podcast recaps, and author interviews focused on self-publishing and crowdfunding campaigns. It serves writers and sci-fi fans interested in indie publishing…
Likely audience: Kickstarter backers
2 shared topics
- 20WriteMentor Newsletter3K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: The WriteMentor Newsletter publishes weekly updates on writing workshops, literary awards, and mentorship resources for aspiring and established authors. It consistently features interviews with published writers…
Likely audience: Aspiring authors
2 shared topics
- 21Ford Knows Books3K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Ford Knows Books publishes weekly book reviews and industry analysis covering literary fiction, self-publishing economics, and specific authors like Laurie R. King and Toshikazu Kawaguchi. The publication targets…
Likely audience: Book club members
2 shared topics
- 22Spenglerian.Perspective3K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 34 days ago
From recent posts: Spenglerian.Perspective publishes essays applying Oswald Spengler's philosophy to contemporary politics, culture, and gender dynamics. The publication targets readers interested in cultural morphology and critical…
Likely audience: Philosophy students
2 shared topics
- 23The Prose Pros2K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
From recent posts: The Prose Pros publishes weekly content for writers and industry professionals, featuring agent profiles, query letter critiques, and interviews with authors. The publication covers specific niches including thriller…
Likely audience: Book readers
2 shared topics
- 24Wolf2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday
From recent posts: Wolf publishes essays on publishing industry consolidation, higher education, and social media algorithms alongside book promotion updates. The content mixes cultural criticism with industry news and personal essays on…
Likely audience: Fantasy book readers
2 shared topics
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