ctca alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Oldster Magazine publishes weekly link roundups, personal essays, interviews, and podcast episodes centered on aging, culture, literature, and health for its readership. The publication mixes curated content lists with…

Likely audience: senior citizens

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: David Whyte publishes poetry, personal essays, and announcements for webinars and live literary events. The content centers on Irish poetry, emotional reflection, and mortality for readers interested in contemplative…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Jun 10, 2026

Home of Essay Camp and The Book Supplement.

Likely audience: Teenagers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

The unfiltered diary of a Palestinian journalist navigating her twenties while trying to make sense of everything that's happened along the way. Think of it as a long FaceTime call, where I share my thoughts and invite…

Likely audience: people interested in personal stories

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

Humour. Travel. Running. Books. And a bit of this. With a bit of that. New issue every fortnight.

Likely audience: Substack writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

Here to write!

Likely audience: Personal development readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Most people talk about productivity. I document it—every day—while building a real digital business in public. I’m Chris Lowry—a multi-genre author with 400+ novels published over 20 years, a monetized audiobook…

Likely audience: nostalgic readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 38 days ago

From recent posts: Le passage publishes literary essays on themes like displacement and childhood alongside practical announcements for writing workshops. The publication targets French-speaking readers interested in literature and…

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Maggie Alderson - Style Notes is a culture newsletter covering fashion, travel, and lifestyle. Content spans style guides (barrel-leg jeans, medium-rise denim), packing strategies, seasonal transitions, and personal…

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The newsletter publishes personal essays on animal welfare and political strategy analysis. It features mixed formats including memoirs and election coverage.

Likely audience: Parents and caregivers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Bits & Pieces publishes standup comedy routines, personal anecdotes, and essays on technology and entertainment history. The publication targets an audience interested in comedy, family dynamics, and cultural…

Likely audience: Standup comedy fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago

Eu escrevo sobre mim, por isso, escrevo sobre nós.

Likely audience: Adults reflecting on childhood

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Ed Writes publishes personal essays, memoirs, and book reviews centered on Italian heritage, immigration history, and family nostalgia. The publication targets readers interested in cultural history and personal…

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

Leadership, talent & curiosities

Likely audience: Curious readers interested in personal stories

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Substacklast post Jul 24, 2026

cartas de amor

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 34 days ago

From recent posts: This publication mixes essays on culinary science, meme culture, and British pub food with personal nostalgia and creator economy analysis. It targets readers interested in the intersection of food, philosophy, and the…

Likely audience: cocktail enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

Likely audience: aspiring nonfiction authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

From recent posts: A personal newsletter featuring first-person narratives on urban balcony living and smoking rituals, alongside reflections on social media curation for mental well-being. The publication blends reflective essays with…

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

From recent posts: LensHerStory publishes a series of personal essays and poetic reflections focused on themes of healing, identity, and personal transformation. The publication targets readers interested in introspective narratives that…

Likely audience: mindfulness practitioners

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Substacklast post Aug 10, 2026

essays on cinema old & new from film critic Christina Newland

Likely audience: parents dealing with aging or dying relatives

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Substacklast post May 20, 2026

Prairie singer/songwriter observing the everyday through stories, songs and poems. Published for paid subscribers every eight days, monthly for free.

Likely audience: Personal essay readers

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Substacklast post Jun 28, 2026

Desde 2015 compartilhando ideias para ler, ver e ouvir. Uma newsletter para você se inspirar, se fascinar e procrastinar.

Likely audience: creative professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: June's Writing is a personal newsletter covering a mix of gardening, nature writing, rural life, and literary reviews. Each issue blends seasonal observations—such as garden updates, fungi foraging, and weather…

Likely audience: Autumn and seasonally-focused readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: A fiction-focused newsletter that publishes short narratives, flash fiction, and mythological retellings across varied settings—from domestic scenes and childhood memories to fantasy violence and horror. Recent issues…

Likely audience: writers

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