Writing in the Pause alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: YOLK publishes personal narratives, memoirs, and culinary content focused on grief, creativity, and community life in Los Angeles and New York City. The publication features essays on gardening, cooking, and local…

Likely audience: Creative writers and artists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 2, 2026

Living into the Rapture of Being Alive! Imagination, curiosity, ideas.

Likely audience: Policy makers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Writing {unfiltered} by Lynn J. Broderick publishes personal essays, poetry, and memoir focused on grief, mental health, and chronic illness. The publication mixes reflective articles, specific poems, and occasional…

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

A personal perspective on writing and creativity and life from a writer who is mostly all at sea, trying to make it to land.

Likely audience: Writers and creatives

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

Finding people, places, and things that make me slightly happier

Likely audience: authors and memoirists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

This is where 'what if' questions become poems, stories, and experiments. Serialized dystopian fiction and middle-grade magical realism, really weird short stories, feminist poems and sometimes angry songs, sarcastic…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

Honest conversations about relationships, attachment, communication, and healing in an upside down world. Paid subscribers receive immediate access to my 30 day Happiness Project course.

Likely audience: mental health professionals

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Substacklast post Jun 11, 2026

Nitty-gritty process-nerd notes on writing, reading, teaching, & cooking. Monthly(ish) updates with writing exercises, reading recs, recipes, and more.

Likely audience: creative writing educators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Postcards by Hasif publishes essays on mental health, identity, and personal growth, featuring original articles alongside subscriber stories and expert interviews. The publication targets readers navigating existential…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago

Founder of Wisdom of the Womb and the Fertile Mama Method, Author of Fertile Like a Mother, Fertile Like a Lover and now, The Empress Phase: The Sacred Act of Midlife Women Reclaiming Their F*ck

Likely audience: midlife women

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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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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Ask Polly publishes a mix of reader letters on friendship and work-life balance, alongside Heather Havrilesky's essays on art and emotional vulnerability. The publication targets individuals navigating personal…

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing friendship conflicts

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Substacklast post Aug 2, 2026

Welcome to Cheryl Strayed's newsletter. Everything is free right now. The paid "Dear Sugar" newsletter is on a long-time hiatus.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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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 4 days ago

From recent posts: Oldster Magazine publishes weekly link roundups, personal essays, interviews, and podcast episodes centered on aging, culture, literature, and health for its readership. The publication mixes curated content lists with…

Likely audience: senior citizens

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 59 days ago

on what i'm writing, what i'm reading, and where to find me

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago

Your body liberation community. And good snacks.

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 39 days ago

postcards and letters by people, to people.

Likely audience: college students

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Unfiltered thoughts, stories, and moments.

Likely audience: young adults

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

raw reflections while doing my laundry and chores.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Tartufo Club publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, curated lifestyle roundups, and interviews with creatives focused on themes like shadow work, intimacy, and daily discipline. The publication serves an audience…

Likely audience: Lifestyle enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 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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