Greg's Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

A guide to the creators and stories shaping culture

Likely audience: newsletter readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Postcards by Hasif publishes essays on mental health, existential philosophy, and the psychology of productivity for an audience seeking introspection on modern life. The publication consistently blends personal…

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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Substacklast post Aug 2, 2026

Welcome to Cheryl Strayed's newsletter. Everything is free right now. The paid "Dear Sugar" newsletter is on a long-time hiatus.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Oldster Magazine publishes weekly link roundups, personal essays, interviews, and podcast episodes centered on aging, culture, literature, and health for its readership. The publication mixes curated content lists with…

Likely audience: senior citizens

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 8, 2026

on what i'm writing, what i'm reading, and where to find me

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 44 days ago

postcards and letters by people, to people.

Likely audience: college students

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

raw reflections while doing my laundry and chores.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: How To Cure A Ghost publishes reflective essays and workshop announcements focused on trauma, vulnerability, and identity in the digital age. The publication targets writers and survivors seeking community, offering…

Likely audience: Individuals processing grief

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Mizrahi Perspective publishes personal memoirs, geopolitical analysis, and reflections on the Israeli diaspora. The publication mixes intimate family histories with hard-hitting commentary on the Israel-Palestine…

Likely audience: Family historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Objects of Desire publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, fashion commentary, and curated lifestyle guides focused on Parisian living, interior design, and wellness. The publication targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026

From recent posts: The Nonlinear Life publishes long-form essays, biographical profiles, and cultural interviews covering topics such as grief, music history, religious leadership, and life philosophy. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Parents and grandparents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: (un)Mentionable is a personal essay newsletter that explores mental health, grief, and identity through first-person narratives. Its content spans dissociative disorder, psychiatric treatment, suicide loss, and radical…

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

A forum for Philosophy, Science, Spirituality, and the Arts.

Likely audience: readers interested in philosophy and grief

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: The Courage to Live It publishes personal essays and poetry on fatherhood, grief, spirituality, and creativity, often framed as daily writing projects. It is written for readers interested in intimate, first-person…

Likely audience: poetry readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

From recent posts: Hello Hayes publishes personal essays and advice columns covering themes like grief, relocation, friendship boundaries, and mental health. The publication targets readers seeking introspective narratives on life…

Likely audience: Jewish community members

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: Juice by Bolu Babalola publishes personal essays, television analysis, and excerpts from her romance novels Honey & Spice and Sweet Heat. It is aimed at readers interested in creative writing, romance fiction, and…

Likely audience: Romance novel readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

Pazartesi akşamları buluşuyoruz: okuyoruz, düşünüyoruz, sohbet ediyoruz. Edebiyat, felsefe ve daha nice alandan okuduğumuz kitapları ve aklımızda kalanları paylaşıyoruz.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 50 days ago

The less than aesthetic side of creating a beautiful business - marketing, mindset, and the real hours - for creative women building toward freedom.

Likely audience: small business owners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Every new day begins in the dark.

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026

Equipping you to reenchant a lost world with the grace and truth of Jesus Christ (John 1:17).

Likely audience: Christian readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Inner Work Dispatch publishes weekly mental health essays, guided identity exercises, and live discussions on topics ranging from grief and civic engagement to sexual assault and nervous system regulation. The…

Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief or loss

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: From Loss. Toward Life. publishes first-person narratives and psychological essays focused on mental health recovery, grief, trauma, and overcoming social isolation. The publication targets individuals navigating…

Likely audience: Individuals recovering from mental illness

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Amber Woods is a news publication blending personal essays on art and grief with hard-hitting political analysis, including coverage of recent Supreme Court decisions and survivor-led accountability efforts. Its issues…

Likely audience: legal professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

Stuff on art, life and muddling through. I'm a writer and artist from Melbourne, Australia.

Likely audience: artists

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