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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

Writing, life, and writing life

Likely audience: Book authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

Professor de literatura e escrita criativa. Ensaísta e crítico literário. Autor de vários livros.

Likely audience: fiction writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

On writing and life. Long-form musings on the nature of creativity and the essence of everything. Some poems, too.

Likely audience: Creative professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: Say Less publishes six-word memoir interviews with authors, journalists, and cultural figures alongside profiles of community members and event promotions. The content spans creative writing, journalism, media theory…

Likely audience: literary enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: The Lighthouse publishes serialized creative writing, film criticism, and historical fiction featuring author Michael Koehler's work on the novel HOUSE OF SNOW and interviews with directors like Chloé Zhao. The…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette publishes weekly threads and promotional posts focused on creative writing challenges, workshops, and community intensives for aspiring writers. The publication consistently…

Likely audience: fiction writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Misfits & Daydreamers publishes author interviews, writing process essays, and industry advice focused on independent publishing, traditional publishing realities, and overcoming burnout. The content targets writers…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 23, 2026

From recent posts: Sarah's Notebook publishes weekly writing logs and occasional author announcements focusing on novel development, creative productivity, and mental health. The content is directed at writers seeking practical insights…

Likely audience: romance novel readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: #amwriting publishes weekly essays on the creative writing process, author development, and the mental habits of writers. The publication features interviews with authors, reflective pieces on writing tools and mindset…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Beyond the Bookshelf publishes literary criticism, memoir analysis, and personal essays on American authors like Steinbeck and Baldwin for readers interested in deep book engagement. The publication mixes reflective…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Vanessa Riley's Write of Passage publishes essays on writing habits, story development, and creative process alongside non-fiction on criminal justice, immigration, and educational equity. The publication features…

Likely audience: Published authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Plot publishes essays on writing craft, film direction, and creative philosophy for aspiring creators and industry professionals. Its content ranges from debunking writer myths and profiling directors like Denis…

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

Turning bad behavior into good stories plus an occasional shot of tennis, which provides the same lessons.

Likely audience: creative writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Devon Halliday publishes a mix of instructional guides on short story craft and feedback, personal updates on her writing career, and critiques of contemporary literary fiction. The content targets aspiring writers and…

Likely audience: aspiring writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: What Now? publishes weekly creative writing prompts accompanied by personal essays on topics ranging from hobby management to social etiquette. The publication targets writers seeking inspiration for short stories and…

Likely audience: Content creators

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: TCF Emails publishes a rotating mix of author interviews, cultural criticism, and personal essays covering memoir writing, feminism, art history, and gender dynamics. The newsletter targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Notes from a Nervous Writer publishes personal essays and diary-style reflections on the creative process, mental health, and literary consumption by a novelist. The publication focuses on the intersection of…

Likely audience: aspiring writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Sitting in Silence publishes weekly essays on writing craft, film industry trends, and self-publishing history for an audience of writers and readers. The newsletter mixes personal author reflections with calls for…

Likely audience: authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 33 days ago

From recent posts: A Sense of Wander publishes essays on writing process, solitude, travel philosophy, and cultural observation. The publication targets writers and travelers seeking depth over quantity, featuring personal reflections and…

Likely audience: writers and authors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

THE MOST RAUCOUS ENTERTAINING FREE AVANTGARDE NEWSLETTER IN THE WORLD.

Likely audience: Philosophy students

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Unschool for Writers publishes literary analysis, travel reflections, and writing process essays featuring authors like Anne Tyler and Sharon Creech. The publication targets writers and readers interested in character…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: Katy Loftus From the Margins publishes a mix of literary criticism, practical writing advice, and curated industry resources for authors and editors. Content ranges from meditation-based reflections on the creative…

Likely audience: writers and authors

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