Notes from Beyond alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Notes from Beyond (Creative process, Book publishing and Comic art). The closest matches are Am I Doing This Right?, New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium and Incidental Comics. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Notes from Beyond

Notes from Beyond publishes illustrated book updates, comic art, and creative process essays by a book illustrator. The content mixes personal reflections on awards and commissions with industry news regarding media…

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    Am I Doing This Right?13K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Am I Doing This Right? publishes personal essays, book publishing updates, and lifestyle content from the author of 'The Pizza Brothers' and 'Am I Doing This Right?'. The publication mixes professional announcements…

    Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

    3 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    A weekly lecture series about comics, picture-stories, animation and other text-image work.

    Likely audience: Comic artists and illustrators

    3 shared topics

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    Incidental Comics25K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    From recent posts: Incidental Comics publishes illustrated verse novels, graphic memoirs, and essays on artistic anxiety and creative process for writers, parents, and artists. The publication mixes book design features, personal…

    Likely audience: Authors and illustrators

    2 shared topics

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    todays special6K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

    stories, pictures, and food for thought from christian robinson

    Likely audience: creative professionals

    2 shared topics

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    Still Sketching3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Still Sketching publishes personal essays and art history reflections on illustration, drawing, and children's literature. The publication targets readers interested in the creative process, grief, and specific artists…

    Likely audience: Children's book enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    woodmanmaynard3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    Choose expression over silence. For artists who want to keep making art even when it's hard.

    Likely audience: Graphic novel creators

    2 shared topics

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    jacobsouva3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    An honest and authentic newsletter about making books for kids, from author-illustrator Jacob Souva. Loads of encouragement for illustrators, authors, and makers. Inspiration for getting better at <waves at everything>…

    Likely audience: working illustrators

    2 shared topics

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    For The Curious 2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago

    Learn how to bring your creativity to life, with advice from bestselling interiors author, Ali Heath, on curating beautiful interiors & finding your creative voice.

    Likely audience: creative professionals

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    From recent posts: makingtime publishes personal essays on gardening, seasonal cooking, foraging, art, and travel, often paired with recipes or creative reflections. It is written for readers who value slow living, rural Oregon life, and…

    Likely audience: creative professionals

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

    I draw Seth Stanley, the time-travelling stuntman in the illustrated A-Z of Movie Deaths.

    Likely audience: comic creators

    2 shared topics

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    Substacklast post Jun 5, 2026

    Likely audience: children's book authors

    2 shared topics

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    Austin Kleon314K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

    Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

    1 shared topic

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    the Alistack200K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

    stuff & also things

    Likely audience: Book readers

    1 shared topic

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    Seeing Things144K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    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

    1 shared topic

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    Emily’s Grocery List125K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Emily's Grocery List publishes book promotion announcements, film casting news, and holiday merchandise giveaways. The publication targets readers of romance fiction and fans of Emily Henry's work.

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

    #1 NYT best-selling author of The Familiar, Ninth House, Shadow & Bone, Six of Crows, The Invisible Parade, and suchlike🌙

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    Downtime101K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    recommendations & miscellaneous delights for your off-hours

    Likely audience: book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    A twice weekly newsletter chock-full of guidance and support from publishing industry insiders. Expect author interviews, guest blogs, giveaways, and more!

    Likely audience: Published authors

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Five Things I've Learned publishes live and on-demand classes where writers, artists, and journalists share practical lessons from their careers. It is aimed at readers interested in writing craft, creative process, and…

    Likely audience: writers

    1 shared topic

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    Home 84K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    I'm a UK-based author and journalist. This is my journal x my Notes app - mostly books, food, interiors, clothes, shopping, home life, plus observations and enthusiasms.

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: The Second Bill of Rights publishes political advocacy content focused on federalism and the 2028 election cycle, primarily targeting donors and supporters of the project. The publication currently operates as a…

    Likely audience: federalism advocates

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

    Greetings from MKA Worldwide Industries. This is my newsletter where I will share news about my forthcoming books and tour dates, as well as updates from Friends & Fiction—the web show, podcast, and online community I…

    Likely audience: Book club members

    1 shared topic

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    DESIGN THINKING!72K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Comics pulled kicking and screaming from a designer's head

    Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Politics, history, travel, pop culture.

    Likely audience: Long-form readers interested in personal essays and travel writing

    1 shared topic

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