The Collective alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Darkest desires. Lascivious likings. Longing. Soul driven intention.

Likely audience: Creative writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

A messy love letter to real life with kids

Likely audience: survivors of sexual assault

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago

de mis penas, sueños, gustos, miedos y aspiraciones. bienvenidas al diario de una chica perdida en sus 20s 💌

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing depression or anxiety

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 40 days ago

𝖙𝖆𝖚𝖌𝖍𝖙𝖘 𝖙𝖍𝖆𝖙 𝖙𝖆𝖚𝖌𝖍𝖙

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing emotional overwhelm

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

Unfiltered thoughts, stories, and moments.

Likely audience: people experiencing social anxiety in relationships

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. Books, work, wellbeing & creativity. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" — The Times

Likely audience: Book lovers

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Substacklast post Jul 22, 2026

From recent posts: Well-Read Black Girl publishes a mix of personal essays on motherhood, mental health, and creative recovery alongside roundups of writing grants, residencies, and literary resources. The publication serves writers and…

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

From recent posts: The Writer of Cappuccino Corner publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, memoirs, and fictional narratives focused on literature, publishing industry dynamics, and cultural critique. The publication targets writers…

Likely audience: Literature students

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: It's Not Too Late is a personal newsletter by Jen that blends creative writing, book reviews, and recipes with reflections on mental health, climate anxiety, and civic engagement. The publication mixes personal essays…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

I am an author advocate, publisher of She Writes Press, co-founder of Memoir Nation, book industry insider, and champion to writers who show up to the page because they must.

Likely audience: Authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

Escorpiana, escritora, bruja y artista

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

From recent posts: Idle Thoughts publishes a rotating mix of personal essays on addiction recovery, trans healthcare policy, and neurological experiences alongside meta-commentary on newsletter culture and author productivity. The…

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

From recent posts: Audacious Creative Lives publishes personal essays and travelogues focused on mental health, spirituality, and the creative life. The publication features long-form narratives by a single author covering burnout…

Likely audience: writers and authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

From recent posts: Ask Erin publishes a mix of personal essays, relationship advice columns, and Q&A segments addressing trauma, parenting, and social boundaries. It is designed for readers seeking guidance on navigating complex…

Likely audience: survivors of sexual assault

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: Beautiful Losers publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, poetry, literary criticism, and interviews focused on themes of self-education, mythology, and the publishing industry. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post Aug 31, 2026

Os desafios de viver neste quarto de século, na intersecção entre tecnologia, mídia, vida pessoal e profissional.

Likely audience: Philosophy students

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

From recent posts: Angelic Dissent publishes essays on social media communities, literary salons, interpersonal communication, literary marketing, and the psychology of writing. The publication targets readers interested in gender…

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

Writing about self tenderness and wonder, for those committed to the art of noticing. Your full humanity is welcome here.

Likely audience: creative writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Freedom Work. Medicine Words. Books. Creative Life. Sacred Healing.

Likely audience: Indigenous writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

A meditation on why we need creativity, inspiration, & beauty; now more than ever. Trying to honour those bright, fleeting moments that weave themselves into our days. Feeling my way towards tenderness through beauty…

Likely audience: Creative writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: Notes from a Nervous Writer publishes personal essays and diary-style reflections on the creative process, mental health, and literary consumption by a novelist. The publication focuses on the intersection of…

Likely audience: aspiring writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

a newsletter about life and writing

Likely audience: fiction writers

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