The Wayback Machine alternatives: newsletters like it
12 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Wayback Machine (indie novel publishing, author book promotion and literary fiction sales). The closest matches are The Convocation Unscripted, Wild About Books with author Sara Blackard and John David (Author). They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Wayback Machine
The publication presents a mix of personal essays, subculture reporting, and music journalism. Content ranges from reflections on indie novel publishing and author promotion to descriptions of chaotic urban gatherings…
- indie novel publishing
- author book promotion
- literary fiction sales
- subculture
- 1The Convocation Unscripted12K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: The Convocation Unscripted publishes weekly updates on religious studies, Christian nationalism, and social justice alongside book promotions and podcast announcements for a community engaged in political and cultural…
Likely audience: Christian leaders and theologians
1 shared topic
- 2Wild About Books with author Sara Blackard6K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
I’m Sara—author of heart-racing, closed-door romances packed with danger, laughter, and swoon. Off the page, I wrangle five kids, an off-grid Alaskan homestead, and one Hunky Hubster who thinks generator repair counts…
Likely audience: romance readers
1 shared topic
- 3John David (Author)6K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 26, 2026
Author of "The Bystander," an award-winning debut novel from Tule Publishing. Corporate and crisis communications consultant. Husband, father, Florida Gator.
Likely audience: book lovers
1 shared topic
- 4kdocter2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
Karen Docter's House of Books & Meanderings Author Newsletter
Likely audience: romance readers
1 shared topic
- 5Podcast Guest Opportunities1K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Likely audience: authors
1 shared topic
- 6ryanmandelbirder1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago
a newsletter about nature (mainly birds), cities (mainly nyc) and their intersection.
Likely audience: nature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 7
SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago
Get first dibs on reservations, special discounts, and event tix. Learn about our Artist Residency, what we're reading and writing, and more! You can cruise old posts if you don’t sign up, but YOU WILL NOT BE SENT EARLY…
Likely audience: inn guests
1 shared topic
- 8
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago
A newsletter chronicling my journey as a writer and the moments of joy that inspire me.
Likely audience: writers
1 shared topic
- 9
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 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
1 shared topic
- 10
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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago
Your unofficial in-flight magazine for wherever consumer culture's heading next. Expect turbulence.
Likely audience: Intellectual omnivores
1 shared topic
- 12
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