Faster Than Kudzu alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Faster Than Kudzu (fiction writing, character development and female rage). The closest matches are Birds in the Hand, Write Your Next Chapter and Gryphon Quill. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Faster Than Kudzu

Faster Than Kudzu publishes eclectic essays on fiction writing, travel, and family drama alongside book promotions. The publication mixes literary analysis with personal anecdotes about culture and caregiving.

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    Birds in the Hand8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    A PNW novelist's field notes on the natural world, the writing life, and the wonder in both.

    Likely audience: cycling enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Write Your Next Chapter publishes practical guides on writing craft, narrative structure, and manuscript editing alongside market analysis for debut authors in the romance genre. The publication targets fiction writers…

    Likely audience: fiction writers

    2 shared topics

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    Gryphon Quill2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 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

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

    Colleen Oakley is a USA Today bestselling author. Her seventh novel IN CONCERT hits shelves February 2027.

    Likely audience: Book readers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

    From recent posts: Kat Lewis publishes interviews and articles on writing craft, fiction structure, and publishing industry insights for aspiring and established writers. The content mixes in-depth interviews with specific book promotions…

    Likely audience: fiction writers

    2 shared topics

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    Meidas+887K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    The premium hub for MeidasTouch, the fastest growing pro-democracy news network. Bonus articles, exclusive content, and interactive chats. Led by Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas, with exclusive articles by Ron…

    Likely audience: Legal professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Granted577K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

    From recent posts: Granted publishes culture-focused essays on social isolation and community building, often blending book promotion with tour announcements. The publication targets readers interested in social psychology and mental…

    Likely audience: Individuals feeling lonely or isolated

    1 shared topic

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    Coco Larkin Cooks 254K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    These are the recipes of my life. Hope you Enjoy!

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 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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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication mixes investigative journalism, podcast interviews, and personal essays on topics ranging from police conduct and homelessness policy to autism epidemiology and Jewish holidays, targeting an audience…

    Likely audience: Religious readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    This is a space for reflection and reckoning. It looks at the world and the self in the same breath, tracing how culture, power, politics, and personal experience collide to shape who we are. Each piece seeks clarity in…

    Likely audience: authors and writers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    Intellectual scaffolding for our age of serial shocks and deliberate discombobulation

    Likely audience: political activists

    1 shared topic

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    Freddie deBoer70K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Freddie deBoer publishes a bimonthly newsletter featuring essays on media ethics, progressive politics, and American economic history alongside subscriber-written content from a community of approximately 70,000…

    Likely audience: Media critics

    1 shared topic

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    From the Hardt63K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    Book news, sales, and fun from #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author Helen Hardt!

    Likely audience: book readers

    1 shared topic

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    CRAFT TALK52K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    CRAFT TALK is a weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity from author Jami Attenberg. This is also the home of #1000wordsofsummer, where, once a year, we write 1000 words a day together for two weeks…

    Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    Shelf Space Sci-Fi46K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Shelf Space Sci-Fi publishes promotional blurbs and sales listings for science fiction novels, including space opera and military thrillers. The publication focuses exclusively on driving book sales and Kindle Unlimited…

    Likely audience: Book buyers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication covers Robert P. Jones's book tour, political analysis on Christian nationalism, and interviews regarding evangelical voters and democracy.

    Likely audience: Social justice advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Matriarchal Blessing41K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    Catharsis for your feminist awakening.

    Likely audience: readers interested in social psychology

    1 shared topic

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    Thinking in Bets41K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    Decision making in an uncertain world.

    Likely audience: Individuals seeking financial optimization

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Actually Honest with Libby Ward publishes personal essays on motherhood, mental health, and burnout recovery alongside promotional content for her digital journal and related products. The newsletter targets overwhelmed…

    Likely audience: Mental health advocates

    1 shared topic

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    The F*Them Theory 38K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: The F*Them Theory is a culture-focused newsletter that alternates between book promotions for Keltie Knight's self-help work, fashion and lifestyle recommendations, and branded content for her Expedia travel series. It…

    Likely audience: Self-help readers

    1 shared topic

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    Du Mez CONNECTIONS37K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Du Mez CONNECTIONS publishes essays on Christian theology, politics, and book promotion, including reviews of works on extremism and adoption, alongside updates on author events and local church responses to immigration…

    Likely audience: Event attendees

    1 shared topic

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    History, Etc34K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    A weekly newsletter from Dan Jones, about medieval history (mostly)

    Likely audience: Book readers

    1 shared topic

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    Live Your Story32K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Live Your Story publishes author updates, book tour schedules, and promotional announcements for Kristy Woodson Harvey's novels and related merchandise. The publication targets her readership and fans of contemporary…

    Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

    1 shared topic

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