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From recent posts: Practical Screenwriting publishes a mix of film reviews, industry interviews, and personal essays on screenwriting techniques and creative burnout. The publication targets filmmakers and industry professionals with…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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From recent posts: Hollyweird with Colby Day publishes weekly essays on film production, screenwriting, and directing, alongside career advice for filmmakers. The newsletter covers topics ranging from documentary aesthetics and audience…

Likely audience: Screenwriters

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

The official Substack of UK musician Steven Wilson is the best way to get all things SW delivered straight to your inbox, without having to battle through news feeds and algorithms.

Likely audience: Vinyl collectors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: DAYLIGHT publishes culture-focused essays on literary fiction, media production, and lifestyle topics like skincare and reading lists. The publication features personal reflections on British class systems and the shift…

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Well-Tempered Zealot publishes announcements for Dirty Projectors events, including festivals, album releases, and live performances. It targets music fans interested in indie, classical, and camping music experiences.

Likely audience: Indie music fans

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Blue Coast Music Store publishes a recurring newsletter promoting its premium membership, album sales, and upcoming live performances for jazz, classical, and folk artists. The content consistently highlights specific…

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: The Lighthouse publishes serialized creative writing, film criticism, and historical fiction featuring author Michael Koehler's work on the novel HOUSE OF SNOW and interviews with directors like Chloé Zhao. The…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: This publication covers screenwriting, television production, and creative writing through articles, commentaries, and workshop announcements. It targets aspiring and established writers with practical advice on…

Likely audience: Entertainment students

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Transitional Technology publishes album reviews, concert critiques, and local business features with a primary focus on jazz history and experimental music. The publication mixes in-depth essays on specific artists and…

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

A community of artists and art lovers trying to make sense of the 21st century together - through the lens of film, TV, music, novels, and fine art.

Likely audience: screenwriters

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

NYC conductor curates this week’s must‑hear classical shows—Brooklyn gems included.

Likely audience: Classical music enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: In It for the Plot publishes personal essays, film reviews, and literary analyses focused on screenwriting, journalism, and character archetypes for writers and film enthusiasts. The publication mixes biographical…

Likely audience: Aspiring writers and journalists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: VOLUME 0 publishes a rotating mix of interviews with writers and filmmakers, original short stories exploring masculinity and rural life, and essays on photography and internet culture. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: film industry professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Tepper Talks publishes weekly job listings for the film and TV industry alongside monthly script read club events for writers and industry professionals. The publication mixes career resources with community engagement…

Likely audience: Screenwriters

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 5, 2026

A publication where I talk about Life, Death, and Everything in Between

Likely audience: Film producers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

The UK's leading Substack about theatre.

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: A Closer Listen publishes weekly electronic, ambient, and experimental music reviews alongside in-depth interviews and essays on sound design, poetry, and DIY culture. The publication targets music enthusiasts and…

Likely audience: Classical musicians

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Likely audience: Screenwriters

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Who's afraid of classical music? publishes essays on classical music history, listening strategies, and composer analysis, alongside curated event guides and seasonal playlists. The publication targets enthusiasts…

Likely audience: Classical music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

Become a better writer in our supportive community, guided by world-class leaders in screenwriting and publishing.

Likely audience: Creative professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: The Black List publishes interviews with filmmakers and writers, full-length fiction excerpts, and monthly script coverage features. The publication targets screenwriters, directors, and industry professionals seeking…

Likely audience: screenwriters

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Nowhere Street publishes weekly articles and lists covering contemporary classical, improvisational jazz, and electronic music, with a specific focus on the Berlin scene. The publication features album reviews, artist…

Likely audience: Jazz enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Nothing Bogus publishes independent film news, festival updates, and production opportunities through reviews, interviews, and lists. It serves an audience interested in indie cinema, documentary filmmaking, and…

Likely audience: Film industry professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Camilla Grudova publishes a series of personal essays blending classical music reviews, literary criticism, and reflections on mental health and art. The content frequently mixes cultural critiques, film reviews, and…

Likely audience: Classical music enthusiasts

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