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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Jenny's Substack - Let's art together publishes weekly personal essays blending art therapy, mental health recovery, and pet anecdotes with a focus on healing and creativity. The publication targets readers interested…

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

Explaining how the world we live in came to be through the work of a dead novelist who was also an Honorary Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London.

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad publishes poetry, essays, and community-focused journaling content for readers interested in mental health, spiritual wellness, and creative writing.

Likely audience: Poets and writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Book news, sales, and fun from #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author Helen Hardt!

Likely audience: book readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: You Have the Right to Remain Mouthy publishes a mix of satirical essays, opinion pieces, and humorous listicles that address topics ranging from daily frustrations and religious extremism to gun violence and political…

Likely audience: podcast listeners

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The Commonplace publishes a weekly mix of personal essays, parenting advice, and literary reflections for an audience interested in creative writing and family life. Content ranges from columns on homeschooling and…

Likely audience: travel enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

On wriggling through a creative life—with lessons and insights from novelists, painters, poets, filmmakers, and musicians delivered to your inbox every other Tuesday. From the author of Daily Rituals: How Artists Work.

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Havermelkelite publishes culture-focused articles and interviews on topics ranging from Dutch lifestyle trends and beauty standards to technology celebrity culture and sociology. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: tech enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Butt News publishes personal updates, mental health reflections, and book tour promotions from author Kadin McGreevy. The publication mixes lifestyle essays with direct author announcements and merchandise promotions.

Likely audience: book authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Tales of Cloth publishes weekly essays and tutorials focused on quilting, home renovation, and mental health. The publication targets hobbyists and home improvers seeking practical craft techniques alongside personal…

Likely audience: Quilters

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 57 days ago

From recent posts: Elusive Nostalgia publishes personal essays and literary reflections on mental health, memory, and emotional resilience for an audience interested in introspective nonfiction. The publication mixes formats including…

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 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 35 days ago

From recent posts: Lost in Los Angeles publishes reflective essays and cultural critiques covering mental health, art criticism, and the city's social dynamics. The publication targets readers interested in personal growth, gender bias in…

Likely audience: writers and creative professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: A Model Recommends publishes a weekly mix of personal essays, book reviews, and lifestyle guides covering topics like productivity, fashion, fitness, and consumer protection. The publication targets readers interested…

Likely audience: women interested in mental health

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Existential Reflections publishes essays on existentialism, psychology, and mental health, featuring biographical analyses of figures like Kafka and Jungian concepts such as shadow work alongside curated reading lists…

Likely audience: Psychology students

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: It's Good to Be Here is a newsletter featuring personal essays on art-making, literature, and travel by a single author. Content mixes technical guides on painting and zine creation with reflective pieces on philosophy…

Likely audience: visual artists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

A short weekly note chronicling five things worth remembering, including a look into my process, reflections on motherhood, and creative inspiration.

Likely audience: literature enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: The Courage to Live It is a newsletter featuring personal essays on grief, loneliness, and spirituality, occasionally paired with reflections on AI and creative writing. It targets readers seeking intimate…

Likely audience: literature enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: Audacious Creative Lives publishes personal essays and travelogues focused on mental health, spirituality, and the creative life. The publication features long-form narratives by a single author covering burnout…

Likely audience: writers and authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

From recent posts: Jamie Jensen publishes a mix of personal essays on topics like perimenopause, grief, and neurodivergence alongside career updates and marketing strategy advice. The publication serves readers interested in creator…

Likely audience: Marketing professionals

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Substacklast post Jun 30, 2026

From recent posts: ✰the mEsSy middle✰ publishes a rotating mix of personal narratives, cultural commentary, and interviews focused on mental health, identity, and societal trends. The publication targets readers interested in authentic…

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing life transitions

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

This newsletter (free option available) offers weekday posts on the latest book marketing trends in text, audio and video formats with a free Saturday Zoom meet up with special guests, including industry guests to help…

Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

Essays, journal extracts, demos/covers, poems, paintings, the incessant howl of a soul in torment. Or as I call it, Hastings.

Likely audience: Music fans

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