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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

A new podcast episode every Tuesday and a new essay every Friday. Created by Shea Serrano, author of five New York Times bestsellers.

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Publishing Push publishes weekly roundups of writing advice, manuscript editing guides, and developmental editing case studies for authors. The content mixes practical industry resources with promotional features for…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Creative Minority publishes practical guides on content strategy, writing mechanics, and community building for creators navigating Substack and newsletters. The publication mixes instructional essays on techniques…

Likely audience: Content creators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Thyme, Place & Story publishes weekly book club read-alongs for Susan Albert's historical mystery series alongside seasonal essays on herbalism and culinary history. The publication targets readers interested in slow…

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: Jedidiah Jenkins publishes a culture-focused newsletter featuring essays on storytelling, generational change, and literary resistance, alongside poetry and book promotion. The content consistently blends personal…

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Because You Write publishes practical guides on Substack setup, content monetization, and audience building alongside creative writing advice on narrative structure. The publication targets fiction and nonfiction…

Likely audience: Personal essay writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

From recent posts: A.N. Wilson publishes a mix of theatre reviews, opera critiques, and true crime profiles focusing on British politics and media ethics. The content targets readers interested in cultural criticism, specifically covering…

Likely audience: TV Drama Fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

From recent posts: 150 Word Reviews publishes short film reviews and occasional long-form essays on cinema, horror, and historical drama. The publication targets film enthusiasts and critics with concise critiques of recent and classic…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

From recent posts: Gryphon Quill publishes practical guides on fiction writing mechanics, covering internal monologue, narrative structure, synopsis formatting, and prologues. The publication is for writers seeking specific technical…

Likely audience: fiction writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 57 days ago

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026

Likely audience: AI researchers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 26, 2026

Broad discussions about ideas and intellectual history regarding literary culture and democracy - these public things.

Likely audience: biographers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

This is Cross Cuts, a newsletter about the movies that move us, shape us and bring us joy and a cross examination of why.

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

Come join us as we have tea and snacks while pondering weird cinema from the 21st century.

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

Figuring out why stories work using examples from pop culture.

Likely audience: Comic book readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

All things book writing and publishing for the creative author community! Plus, my own creative writing to enjoy and share.

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

Writing tips in and reflections on the art of storytelling Conseils d'écriture et reflection sur l'art de raconter des histoires audekonan.com

Likely audience: creative entrepreneurs

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

My personal thoughts on things that matter to some...

Likely audience: Philosophers and thinkers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 37 days ago

Trois fois par semaine, j'explore les techniques des meilleurs narrateurs pour construire un business hors catégorie et une vie intentionelle. Parce que désormais tout se copie, sauf ton histoire. Et puis un jour, je…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

Welcome to Good Trouble, where I love to break down writing craft and highlight great writing and entertaining stories.

Likely audience: Creative writing students

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 8, 2026

A renaissance man without a trace of black plague. Former host and exec producer of Succotash, the Comedy Soundcast Soundcast. Writer, cartoonist, namer, improviser, bon vivant, and man-about-town.

Likely audience: fiction readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

From recent posts: Naoki Yamamoto publishes essays on Japanese cultural history, game design, and aesthetics, specifically analyzing Onimusha: Way of the Sword and the symbolism of the Japanese tea ceremony. The content focuses on…

Likely audience: Video game critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago

From recent posts: Acquired Cinema publishes film festival reviews and critical essays on international cinema, specifically targeting cinephiles and industry professionals. The content focuses on in-depth analysis of festival selections…

Likely audience: Film critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

Tips on writing and publishing from a recovering senior commissioning editor turned freelance developmental editor.

Likely audience: fiction writers

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