Rules to Create alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Rules to Create (artist mental health, social media anxiety and creative process). The closest matches are Paper Films, Africa Unbound and ART HANG PARTY! with Melissa Martin. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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Sharing advice and tips for creating your own art

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  1. 1
    Paper Films12K subscribers

    Substacklast post May 28, 2026

    Likely audience: creative professionals

    2 shared topics

  2. 2
    Africa Unbound2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    A weekly mix of African arts, culture, interviews and commentary.

    Likely audience: Art students

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Where creativity meets community 🤗💖✨

    Likely audience: Artists and illustrators

    2 shared topics

  4. 4

    Substacklast post Jul 30, 2026

    Sci-fi Fantasy x Afrofuturism Manga series + community for people who want to experience authentic and original narratives; reshaping black futurism & culture in a positive light.

    Likely audience: Digital artists and illustrators

    2 shared topics

  5. 5
    AI First Designer213K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

    Unlock new powerful Design Engineering tactics & career advice from successful designers — delivered to you, every week.

    Likely audience: Career changers

    1 shared topic

  6. 6
    SuperRare146K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: SuperRare publishes live NFT art collections, interactive media projects, and digital collectibles on the Ethereum blockchain. The publication covers projects ranging from evolving interactive artworks to dystopian…

    Likely audience: NFT collectors

    1 shared topic

  7. 7

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

    #1 NYT best-selling author of The Familiar, Ninth House, Shadow & Bone, Six of Crows, The Invisible Parade, and suchlike🌙

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Five Things I've Learned publishes live and on-demand classes where writers, artists, and journalists share practical lessons from their careers. It is aimed at readers interested in writing craft, creative process, and…

    Likely audience: writers

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    Jazz Is Dead50K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: music fans

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: David Perell's How I Write publishes weekly interviews with bestselling authors, screenwriters, and literary figures discussing their specific writing processes, craft techniques, and the intersection of technology and…

    Likely audience: writers

    1 shared topic

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    Figuring Life Out46K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 53 days ago

    From recent posts: Figuring Life Out publishes essays on career development, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, blending practical advice on productivity with introspective reflections on digital identity and the psychology of…

    Likely audience: Content creators

    1 shared topic

  12. 12
    velvet noise41K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 58 days ago

    writing toward aliveness

    Likely audience: Content creators

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    theartiststoolbox38K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    💡Live creative sessions inspired by the wisdom of 'The Artist's Way' 🎨Supportive community to help you live your creative life ✒Monthly practical tools to boost your artistic practice

    Likely audience: Artists seeking creative blocks solutions

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    Jimmy Carr36K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago

    Likely audience: aspiring comedians

    1 shared topic

  15. 15
    Natural Selections35K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    From recent posts: Natural Selections publishes personal narratives and essays exploring the intersection of science, technology, and human emotion. The publication features long-form reflections on topics such as pandemic isolation, AI…

    Likely audience: science professors

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    Monoblock es el lugar de los que cultivan una vida creativa. Desde 2007 hacemos libros, agendas, cuadernos y muchos otros objetos y accesorios para embellecer tu casa y tu vida. ¡Queremos inspirar a todos a hacer cosas…

    Likely audience: Creative professionals

    1 shared topic

  17. 17
    fortherecordink29K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

    essays, creative rituals & journaling frameworks to help you document your life and return to what feels true (+ bts of building a biz).

    Likely audience: creatives

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication profiles Nigerian and African-American artists, directors, and industry figures through biographical essays and in-depth interviews. It covers topics ranging from music video direction and artist…

    Likely audience: Music industry professionals

    1 shared topic

  19. 19
    Incidental Comics25K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Incidental Comics publishes illustrated verse novels, graphic memoirs, and essays on artistic anxiety and creative process for writers, parents, and artists. The publication mixes book design features, personal…

    Likely audience: Authors and illustrators

    1 shared topic

  20. 20

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Time to meet, celebrate the seasons and playfully create together.

    Likely audience: seasonal hobbyists

    1 shared topic

  21. 21
    ARTISTS PAGES23K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    Celebrating the minds, stories, and work of living artists. To inspire and educate.

    Likely audience: Art collectors

    1 shared topic

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    Being Nobody22K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    Meditations on Exiting the Matrix, Being an Artist, and Awakening to Your Nature

    Likely audience: content creators

    1 shared topic

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    The Process21K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: The Process publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, literary biographies, spoken-word poetry, and business anecdotes. It targets readers interested in cultural narratives, creative struggles, and intimate human…

    Likely audience: writers

    1 shared topic

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    Kevin Kermes21K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Fiction, interviews, and notes from the author of The Problem Seeker.

    Likely audience: Substack writers

    1 shared topic

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