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…

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    The 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

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    BookBrowse60K+ 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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    A 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

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    Kristin’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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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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

    2 shared topics

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    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

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    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

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    El 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

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    Lustpad 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

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    Kim 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

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    Karley'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

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    Milking 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

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    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

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    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

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    Ford 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

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    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

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    The 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

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    Wolf2K 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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