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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

Writing, life, and writing life

Likely audience: Book authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

From recent posts: Say Less publishes six-word memoir interviews with authors, journalists, and cultural figures alongside profiles of community members and event promotions. The content spans creative writing, journalism, media theory…

Likely audience: literary enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

I'm an author, artist, and creative writing professor who writes and draws about the messy and meaningful act of making art and telling stories.

Likely audience: creative writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Release McCracken publishes personal memoirs, travel essays, and reflections on writing and friendship, primarily targeting an audience of literary enthusiasts and fellow writers. The publication features long-form…

Likely audience: travel enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post yesterday

From recent posts: Writing the Layers publishes essays on mental health, grief, and creative writing, often paired with writing prompts and workshop announcements. The publication targets individuals seeking self-discovery and healing…

Likely audience: writers and creative professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 59 days ago

Likely audience: Literary fiction readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

A place for writers and their stories.

Likely audience: Writers and authors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: The North Star with Shaun King is a daily newsletter delivering curated video clips, photo essays, and opinionated articles focused on the Israel-Hamas conflict, international human rights violations, and media…

Likely audience: human rights advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: This publication publishes political satire and sharp criticism of the Trump administration, specifically targeting figures like Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Katie Zacharia. It targets readers interested in election…

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Katie Couric's publication mixes personal lifestyle recommendations on fashion, home decor, and beauty with in-depth interviews on politics, memoirs, and public figures. It serves as a hybrid platform for consumer…

Likely audience: Home cooks

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Hope for America with Heather Delaney Reese publishes weekly opinion pieces analyzing Donald Trump's political conduct, the Trump administration's foreign policy, and the strategies of Vice President JD Vance. The…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

New and unpublished drawings and thoughts for people who want to see more of life, from a New Yorker cartoonist. Drawings, cartoons, words, live drawing, process, politics, culture, more...

Likely audience: political observers

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Substacklast post Jun 28, 2026

From recent posts: Words That Matter publishes weekly curated reading lists and essays from guest curators covering technology, literature, art, and cultural criticism. The publication mixes short-form lists with deep-dive features and…

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: The Etymology Nerd publishes culture-focused essays analyzing internet phenomena, media ethics, and algorithmic content trends. The publication features long-form critiques of subcultures and digital dynamics rather…

Likely audience: Media critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Award-winning short story fiction literary magazine designed to spark real discussion in classrooms, book clubs, and around the dinner table.

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Submission opportunities for creative and professional writers.

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: TRIGGERnometry is a podcast and YouTube show featuring interviews and debates on politics, economics, culture, and current affairs, with a focus on British issues and contrarian perspectives. It mixes weekly episodes…

Likely audience: Political commentators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Bonner Private Research publishes a mix of personal memoirs on historical events and analytical essays on fiscal policy and political polarization. The newsletter targets readers interested in the intersection of…

Likely audience: history enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Freddie deBoer publishes a bimonthly newsletter featuring essays on media ethics, progressive politics, and American economic history alongside subscriber-written content from a community of approximately 70,000…

Likely audience: Media critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: The Fifth Column is a conservative media outlet that publishes weekly newsletters and a podcast covering US politics, education policy, and cultural commentary. Its content mixes weekly updates on political events with…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Good Thing Going publishes a mix of entertainment reviews, personal essays on motherhood and aging, interviews with female entrepreneurs, and curated lifestyle guides on vintage fashion and jewelry. The publication…

Likely audience: fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Numb at the Lodge publishes critical essays on culture, politics, and science that blend satire with serious analysis of media ethics and historical concepts. The publication targets an audience interested in…

Likely audience: British media professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

On writing and life. Long-form musings on the nature of creativity and the essence of everything. Some poems, too.

Likely audience: Creative professionals

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