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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

the underbelly of poetry, essay and fiction - read for a kick in the chest or a kiss on the lips. OR if you're lucky — both.

Likely audience: Creative writers and poets

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GhostWeekly · last post 20 days ago

111 Words a Day (or almost every day)

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

An unprecedented insight into the life of an SLA.

Likely audience: aspiring writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

Unfiltered thoughts, stories, and moments.

Likely audience: young adults

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Tartufo Club publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, curated lifestyle roundups, and interviews with creatives focused on themes like shadow work, intimacy, and daily discipline. The publication serves an audience…

Likely audience: Lifestyle enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

A newsletter and community for wild minds, winterers and enchantment-seekers with internationally bestselling author Katherine May.

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. Books, work, wellbeing & creativity. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" — The Times

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

Author Payout = $100 + 50% of subscription revenue. No Fee to Apply. Readers get one quality story a month and support artists with their contributions.

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

From recent posts: This publication mixes personal essays, book reviews, and cultural travelogues with non-fiction narratives on history and trauma. It targets readers interested in literature, design, and personal storytelling.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Bite-sized book reviews by distinguished and engaging writers, direct to readers‘ in boxes. Editor Ann Kjellberg is a multi-decade veteran of The New York Review of Books and founder of the literary magazine LIttle Star

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: Mystic Musings & Passionate Ponderings publishes a mix of whimsical literary essays, mindfulness prompts, and spiritual reflections on topics like shamanism and book history. The publication also features content…

Likely audience: Substack subscribers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

A Sunday email with links to the quiet, odd and poetic web.

Likely audience: Open source contributors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Meghan O'Rourke's Substack publishes a mix of personal essays, memoir reflections, and craft discussions focused on literary structure and creative writing. The content targets writers and readers interested in…

Likely audience: Writers and authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026

From recent posts: What Comes Next? publishes a rotating mix of creative writing pieces, short stories, and workshop announcements. The content spans memoir, satire, and philosophical reflections on memory and the creative process.

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Because You Write publishes practical guides on Substack setup, content monetization, and audience building alongside creative writing advice on narrative structure. The publication targets fiction and nonfiction…

Likely audience: Personal essay writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: SWWIM Every Day publishes personal essays, poetry, and literary interviews alongside announcements for its Reading Series and submission guidelines. The publication targets writers and readers interested in contemporary…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 47 days ago

From recent posts: Hype Women publishes weekly personal essays, video stories, and community-focused frameworks centered on autonomy, interdependence, and breaking rigid societal rules. The publication targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: writers and essayists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: The Cartelier publishes a mix of personal essays, interviews with designers and illustrators, and lifestyle features centered on creative writing, interior design, and the book industry. The publication serves an…

Likely audience: creative writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: This publication mixes short stories, essays, and columns from Dutch writers like Theodor Holman, Theodor Laat, and Theodor van Dijk, covering themes such as mortality, family dynamics, and societal decay. It targets…

Likely audience: literary enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Notes of Cheer by AJ Pearce publishes weekly literary content focused on book recommendations, the writing process, and reviews of mid-20th century fiction. The publication targets readers interested in literary fiction…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 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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