Naptime Novelist alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

By writer and artist Mari Andrew, exploring life's full range of colors

Likely audience: essay readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

A meditation on why we need creativity, inspiration, & beauty; now more than ever. Trying to honour those bright, fleeting moments that weave themselves into our days. Feeling my way towards tenderness through beauty…

Likely audience: Creative writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

Likely audience: aspiring writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

Self taught writer from Texas writing in the Sunbelt Gothic genre. Think Larry Brown, Cormac McCarthy, Harry Crews, Barry Hannah, Denis Johnson.

Likely audience: writers and authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

Likely audience: new mothers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

A space for reflections, walking rituals, writing prompts, & real stories from the messy, magical middle. Where trail notes meet a treasured voice memo from your midlife bestie inviting you to breathe + step into your…

Likely audience: midlife women

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

Essays and stories on the lifelong search for joy through authenticity.

Likely audience: writers and readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

Mom of three boys sharing original fiction and stories about the writing life, not getting published (yet), and the distractions that make life lovely.

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 5, 2026

Recomendaciones culturetas chachis y reflexiones que tengo mientras friego. 🫧 Los 27, con tu nómina, Mari. (Aunque a veces caiga alguna reflexión suelta)

Likely audience: Creative writers and poets

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

From recent posts: Read With Me publishes practical guides on the writing process and personal essays on publishing, parenting, and book creation. The publication targets writers seeking actionable advice on pitching and freelancing…

Likely audience: expectant mothers

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Substacklast post Aug 5, 2026

What if finishing my novel was no big deal? What if my unfinished paintings are, actually, finished? How do we know when we're done, if the race seems to still be going? And what if most of this stuff doesn't have a…

Likely audience: writers and authors

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Substacklast post Jul 3, 2026

Notes on keeping it together (and often not keeping it together) + being together (with its messiness and delight)

Likely audience: writers and creative professionals

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beehiivWeekly · last post yesterday

A newsletter for parents

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

Helping you navigate life with firm boundaries, a kind heart, and a just the right amount of f***s.

Likely audience: hikers and outdoor enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The Scene publishes weekly theatre news round-ups covering Broadway, regional productions, and educational resources for directors and teachers. The publication mixes industry updates with practical advice on production…

Likely audience: Playwrights

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From Emily Ley — bestselling author and founder of Simplified®. Equal parts practical and thought-provoking. Family systems + motherhood + the harder questions underneath everyday life.

Likely audience: fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Maybe Baby is a culture newsletter focused on parenting, literary criticism, and personal essays that occasionally blends in relationship advice and lifestyle lists. It serves readers navigating pregnancy and motherhood…

Likely audience: relationship advice readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

Life advice, fun finds, and dating gossip — from Joanna Goddard and the Cup of Jo team.

Likely audience: women readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

A deep dive into children’s health, vaccines, chronic illness, toxins, and wellness. I break down complex science into clear, practical guidance and offer an honest, holistic, evidence-informed perspective on the topics…

Likely audience: health-conscious parents

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Substacklast post Jun 28, 2026

From recent posts: Words That Matter publishes weekly curated reading lists and essays from guest curators covering technology, literature, art, and cultural criticism. The publication mixes short-form lists with deep-dive features and…

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

The heart and science of parenting

Likely audience: Educators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

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

Likely audience: parents

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