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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago

just a writer, standing in front of a reader, yelling out updates

Likely audience: Romance novel readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

From recent posts: Museletters publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural commentary, and artistic reflections from contributors like Jon Marro and Josh Radnor, covering topics ranging from parenting and meditation to theater…

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 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 13 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 7 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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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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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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Small-batch, hand-crafted, artisanal. From bestselling author and OG podcaster Chris Ryan.

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

Field notes from the fringes of counterculture, by drugs and nightlife reporter Michelle Lhooq

Likely audience: Counterculture enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Oversharing with Bethany Cosentino is a personal newsletter that blends music industry insights, parenting advice, and mental health reflections from the perspective of a mother and musician. The publication mixes…

Likely audience: Parents

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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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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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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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 2 days ago

a cozy little place for delight-filled lists, mind-body musings, and self soothing.

Likely audience: individuals managing social anxiety

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 days ago

Whether it’s rebuilding after divorce, navigating health challenges, or simply wanting to take the reins of how you age physically, mentally, and emotionally, I’m here to share the journey with you.

Likely audience: fitness enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

Step into my world. Raw, real, and totally unfiltered. From fashion finds that make my heart skip a beat to wild NYC nights and life stories you never saw coming. Tthis is where I spill the tea and keep it 100%.

Likely audience: Expectant mothers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: The Mountains are Calling publishes reflective personal essays on hiking, wilderness solitude, and alpine life, targeting readers interested in outdoor memoirs and mental health. The publication mixes solo adventure…

Likely audience: hiking enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Anxiety Beer publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, mental health reflections, and lifestyle updates covering topics like multiple sclerosis, sexual harassment, body image, and New York City living. The…

Likely audience: people with autoimmune disorders

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 49 days ago

From recent posts: Little Intimacies publishes personal essays and memoirs focusing on grief, pregnancy, and the psychological realities of a writing career. The publication targets readers interested in intimate narratives about mental…

Likely audience: writers and authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: Not an Influencer publishes weekly personal essays and travelogues focusing on migration, mental health, and cultural exploration for an audience interested in introspection and life stories. The publication mixes…

Likely audience: creative writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: Media Musings with Cassandra Brooklyn publishes weekly updates on freelance journalism, travel, and brand partnerships alongside curated lists of recent articles from major publications. The newsletter targets writers…

Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Some Days are Shit publishes personal essays and book reviews focused on grief, mental health, and the intersection of loss with daily life, travel, and relationships. The publication targets individuals navigating…

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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