Harshbarger Mills by Joan Spilman alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Harshbarger Mills by Joan Spilman (poetry, desert survival and extreme environments). The closest matches are Going Solo at the End of the World, Organised Overthinking and crimspage. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Harshbarger Mills by Joan Spilman

I'm resurrecting a town. Is it really dead? You betcha. Even the funeral home is closed. Stories are a cure. Readers are another.

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Going Solo at the End of the World publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, memoirs, and community tributes alongside practical resources for writers and travelers. The publication serves an audience of independent…

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Observations, patterns, and the occasional flawed conclusion.

    Likely audience: poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Crimspage publishes raw poetry and prose exploring themes of mortality, mental health, and resilience, targeting an audience interested in dark, personal reflections on suffering and death. The publication mixes poetic…

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  4. 4

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    Neurodivergence from a late-diagnosed perspective

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  5. 5

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

    The third cycle of A Year & a Day is a 13 month cycle (beginning Oct 2026) exploring the energies of Reconciliation, Remembering + Revisioning through language that transforms, emergent collaborations and embodied…

    Likely audience: spiritual seekers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad publishes personal essays, poetry, and artist interviews focused on life during and after illness. Recent issues feature a poet reflecting on pandemic experiences and leukemia…

    Likely audience: Art enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Dead Poets Daily146K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    No commentary, no ads, just poetry from the greats.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Poetry Unbound133K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    Open your world with poetry

    Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    الأدب والفن133K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 49 days ago

    وإن مضيت فقولي لم يكن بطلاً، وكان طفلي ومحبوبي وقيثاري — ادب سعودي

    Likely audience: Arabic literature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Good Food Jobs84K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    Satisfying the hunger for meaningful work since 2010, GFJ is more than a job board: we are a community, and a bridge toward futures full of possibility. Our weekly newsletter feeds the soul, connecting you to inspiring…

    Likely audience: Social justice advocates

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    A celebration of poetry and historical interest pieces

    Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    to things that matter60K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 39 days ago

    𝖙𝖆𝖚𝖌𝖍𝖙𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖙𝖆𝖚𝖌𝖍𝖙

    Likely audience: Individuals experiencing emotional overwhelm

    1 shared topic

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    A History of Mankind59K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    The entire history of mankind, in regular installments. Not just European stuff, but the history of all mankind, from the Americas to Sub-Saharan Africa & Oceania

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    David Whyte44K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: David Whyte publishes poetry, personal essays, and announcements for webinars and live literary events. The content centers on Irish poetry, emotional reflection, and mortality for readers interested in contemplative…

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Gaza Poets Society36K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Gaza Poets Society publishes poetry, essays, and literary announcements centered on the Gaza conflict, consistently pairing artistic content with requests for financial support to fund cultural work. The publication…

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Showcase32K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

    From recent posts: Showcase is a digital literary magazine published by C&R Press that features short fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction exploring themes of grief, trauma, and resilience. The publication operates as a…

    Likely audience: Literary writers and poets

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: The Metropolitan Review publishes literary criticism, book reviews, and narrative fiction covering diverse topics from rural farming life to French philosophy and Korean cinema. The publication serves a general audience…

    Likely audience: Literary critics

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: A Gathering of Spirits publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, music interviews, and cultural commentary focused on art, language, and literature. The publication targets independent creators and readers interested…

    Likely audience: supporting subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    ONLY POEMS DAILY24K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: ONLY POEMS DAILY publishes a mix of original poetry, interviews with poets, and seasonal or thematic verses. Content ranges from reflective pieces on grief and mortality to satirical takes on social media and…

    Likely audience: Creative writers

    1 shared topic

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    DOUBLE TAKE24K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 22, 2026

    From recent posts: DOUBLE TAKE publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural analysis, and lifestyle advice covering topics such as travel, productivity, dating, and reading habits. The publication targets an audience interested…

    Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: David Larbi's newsletter publishes personal essays, poetry reflections, and performance updates from a writer based in South London. Content blends poetry, family observations, seasonal reflections, and book promotion…

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Image Pilgrimage w/ Scott Erickson publishes personal essays and creative reflections on spirituality, mental health, and art, targeting readers interested in self-discovery and mindfulness. The publication mixes…

    Likely audience: readers of Scott Erickson

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

    From recent posts: Life's a Feast by Jamie Schler publishes historical linguistics, culinary history, and personal essays on French culture and tourism.

    Likely audience: travel enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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