Emily Rapp Black alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

Writing, life, and writing life

Likely audience: Book authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 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 19 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

Watercolor artist and bon vivant reviving her creative practice in Denver, Paris and Lisbon. Food and floral illustration with an eye toward love and beauty.

Likely audience: creative writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

Likely audience: Tabletop RPG players

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The newsletter publishes interviews and personal essays about photography, storytelling, and visual composition. It is aimed at photographers and readers interested in how photography connects to literacy, art…

Likely audience: photographers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

Speculative prose and poetry on this and other futures, worlds and human society. Minimal commentary on my author journey.

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

Amy Bee writes & tells true stories onstage about anxiety, identity & doing things anyway, despite a strong, ongoing preference to cocoon under a blanket in her hidey-hole. Hoo-boy. This might go terribly, indeed. Come…

Likely audience: Storytellers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

Stories by Chance is where author Eleanor Chance shares a behind-the-scenes peek into her heartfelt tales of hope, resilience, and high stakes. The kettle’s on, and she's saved a seat for you.

Likely audience: Book readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

Art major, puppeteer, story teller game master and retiree. Served up with a side of the cigar box guitar blues.

Likely audience: creative writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Get the classic novel Dracula, emailed to you in real time as it happens.

Likely audience: Fans of Bram Stoker's Dracula

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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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

La newsletter Nº1 en español para personas que quieren vivir de su creatividad, con las herramientas y el sistema para lograrlo.

Likely audience: Productivity enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Submission opportunities for creative and professional writers.

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Yoga for when you're too tired to do yoga. Perfect for stretching out tight bodies and soothing fizzy minds. Come get your spark back, you fabulous but exhausted human. All sessions can be done without changing your…

Likely audience: yoga practitioners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

Unfiltered thoughts, stories, and moments.

Likely audience: people experiencing social anxiety in relationships

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 days ago

This is home to the ongoing activities of Sean Dietrich, aka Sean of the South. From appearances on the Grand Ole Opry to book releases, Sean is a busy guy! He'd love nothing more than to have you join him on this…

Likely audience: Southern culture enthusiasts

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