Back to Shameless alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Back to Shameless (home renovation, creative burnout and personal writing). The closest matches are Homeward, Home School and Pattern + Process. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    Homeward607K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    A top-to-bottom renovation, design finds, and hard life questions—the nitty gritty of creating our home in Ojai, CA. Plus, input from experts and all of you! A researched, opinionated resource from Amanda Hesser of…

    Likely audience: DIY enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Home School67K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

    Learn how to make your home feel more like you. Not an inspo photo. Not a micro trend. You!

    Likely audience: Homeowners planning renovations

    1 shared topic

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    Pattern + Process50K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 days ago

    From recent posts: Pattern + Process publishes weekly digital content for artists and crafters, featuring course announcements, QuiltCon recaps, and personal reflections on creative careers.

    Likely audience: pattern designers

    1 shared topic

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    shaytivites38K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 14, 2026

    From recent posts: Shaytivites publishes personal essays on digital boundaries, friendship dynamics, and self-care. It is written for readers navigating social exhaustion and private well-being in their twenties.

    Likely audience: young adults

    1 shared topic

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    Lili Barbery34K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    L'inspiration est plus forte lorsqu'elle est partagée

    Likely audience: French newsletter readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: More, Please by Rachel Mansfield is a personal lifestyle newsletter that blends weekly meal-planning guides with product recommendations and home renovation updates. Each issue typically features a curated dinner…

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    Joie De Vivre20K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Joie De Vivre is a lifestyle publication featuring personal essays, home renovation guides, and travel stories from its author. The content mixes DIY project updates, interior design advice, and reflections on women's…

    Likely audience: DIY enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Letters from Tuscany20K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Letters from Tuscany publishes seasonal Italian recipes, cooking class promotions, and lifestyle updates for an audience interested in Tuscan travel and culinary education. The publication mixes personal essays on home…

    Likely audience: Home cooks interested in Italian cuisine

    1 shared topic

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    Love Juliet20K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

    From recent posts: Love Juliet publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, book recommendations, and travel planning guides focused on social justice, decolonization, and Indigenous culture. The content targets a paid subscriber base…

    Likely audience: Parents navigating major life changes

    1 shared topic

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    Work Wife19K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Work Wife publishes personal essays and curated product lists covering home renovation, influencer income, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle topics. It targets readers interested in first-person accounts of spending…

    Likely audience: Parents of young children

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    A weekly newsletter from Culture House Media, a women owned film, TV and immersive experiences company making narrative work at the intersection of pop culture and politics 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋‍♀️

    Likely audience: Immersive theater enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    decor8 by Holly Becker14K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

    Bestselling author Holly Becker explores interiors, creative living, and the ways our homes shape our lives.

    Likely audience: Interior designers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    Therapy homework for busy humans who want to build better relationships.

    Likely audience: Individuals seeking self-improvement

    1 shared topic

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    Human, being11K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

    an exploration and celebration of what it means to be human.

    Likely audience: professionals experiencing career transitions

    1 shared topic

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    Honeycomb11K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

    Reminders for quiet integrity in a noisy world. We get free of performative faith, creative paralysis, wellness theatre, and relentless self-auditing. Diaries of a high achieving, home centred, natural mum, deciding…

    Likely audience: content creators

    1 shared topic

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    Designer's Digest8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    Think of this as the group chat where I overshare about design. The process, the sources, the decisions, and the stuff that doesn't make it into the videos.

    Likely audience: Interior designers

    1 shared topic

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    Between8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Between publishes diary-style entries and personal journals documenting daily life in France, focusing on gardening, home maintenance, cooking, and seasonal transitions. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: seasonal gardeners

    1 shared topic

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    Getting Stuff Done 8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Getting Stuff Done! By Sally Hurman A newsletter that drops every Sunday at 8.30 am - we chat all things life, interiors, what to wear, brilliant finds and accessories, and creating a community where we get stuff done.

    Likely audience: Homeowners

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    A personal edit of interiors, design, trends and changing taste: daily finds, observations and deeper stories. By arch. Elisabetta Rizzato

    Likely audience: Design students

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

    Interior designer running a bespoke design studio. Restoring a Victorian gate lodge in Hampshire, one room at a time. New mum, lover of fashion & food, balancing small children and nice things. Honest advice, renovation…

    Likely audience: DIY enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Beau Felix6K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Beau Felix publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cooking recipes, home renovation updates, and travel stories. The publication targets readers interested in domestic life, seasonal traditions, and intimate…

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    Schmatta6K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Schmatta publishes home improvement guides and design articles, such as features on bathroom history and outdoor furniture shopping lists. The publication targets readers interested in renovation projects and seasonal…

    Likely audience: homeowners planning renovations

    1 shared topic

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    Stroopwaffled5K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Stroopwaffled is a personal lifestyle newsletter by Stroopwaffled that publishes first-person essays on home renovation, travel in Amsterdam, and daily life updates. The publication mixes practical home maintenance…

    Likely audience: Lifestyle bloggers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Kate Spicer's newsletter publishes essays on rural living, freelance finance, and health policy history. It targets writers and professionals navigating practical industry challenges alongside broader social issues.

    Likely audience: Substack writers

    1 shared topic

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