This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin (writing techniques, creative process and freewriting). The closest matches are The Idea Shepherd, We are the weirdos, mister. and Five Things I've Learned. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin
- writing techniques
- creative process
- freewriting
- brainstorming
- 1
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
How to think deeply and find patterns in your own mind — through the practice of keeping a digital commonplace book.
Likely audience: writers and content creators
2 shared topics
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1 shared topic
- 3Five Things I've Learned87K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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
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1 shared topic
- 5David Perell's How I Write46K subscribers
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Likely audience: writers
1 shared topic
- 6velvet noise41K subscribers
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Likely audience: Creative professionals
1 shared topic
- 10fortherecordink29K subscribers
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Likely audience: creatives
1 shared topic
- 11Afrobeats Intelligence presented by OkayAfrica27K subscribers
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Likely audience: Music industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 12Incidental Comics25K subscribers
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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…
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1 shared topic
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From recent posts: This publication features essays on writing craft, book reviews, and Christian ministry topics such as church planting and rural life. It also includes practical advice on the writing process and content strategy for…
Likely audience: Christian writers
1 shared topic
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- 15The Process21K subscribers
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Likely audience: writers
1 shared topic
- 16Kevin Kermes21K subscribers
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Likely audience: Substack writers
1 shared topic
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Likely audience: indie game developers
1 shared topic
- 18The Lighthouse21K subscribers
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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
1 shared topic
- 19Mark Diacono's Abundance20K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 6, 2026
From recent posts: Mark Diacono's Abundance publishes monthly compendiums mixing food writing, cookbook reviews, and curated music playlists alongside occasional community events like writing workshops and book club promotions. The…
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 20The Creative Shift by Dan Blank16K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: The Creative Shift by Dan Blank publishes essays on writer marketing, publishing industry trends, and work-life balance for authors and creatives. Content mixes strategic advice on audience outreach with reflective…
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1 shared topic
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1 shared topic
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1 shared topic
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Likely audience: freelance illustrators
1 shared topic
- 24The Creative Minority14K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: The Creative Minority publishes practical guides on content strategy, writing mechanics, and community building for creators navigating Substack and newsletters. The publication mixes instructional essays on techniques…
Likely audience: Content creators
1 shared topic
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