In the Weeds alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as In the Weeds (novel writing, first draft and writing advice). The closest matches are Gods, Demons & Archetypes , Five Things I've Learned and Serious Literary Author. 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 In the Weeds
In the Weeds is a Substack newsletter focused on practical advice for aspiring novelists, covering topics such as story structure, query strategies, and overcoming writer's block. The publication mixes instructional…
- novel writing
- first draft
- writing advice
- story structure
- 1Gods, Demons & Archetypes 1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
Likely audience: screenwriters
2 shared topics
- 2Five Things I've Learned87K subscribers
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
- 3Serious Literary Author50K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
An unprecedented insight into the life of an SLA.
Likely audience: aspiring writers
1 shared topic
- 4Chapter Break39K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: Chapter Break publishes interviews with authors, literary agents, and industry professionals focusing on the publishing process, writing habits, and creative challenges. The publication targets writers seeking practical…
Likely audience: Aspiring authors
1 shared topic
- 5Writers' Hour Magazine24K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Writers' Hour Magazine publishes weekly writing prompts, contest announcements, and workshop schedules for writers seeking creative exercises and community events. The publication focuses on observation writing and…
Likely audience: Aspiring writers
1 shared topic
- 6The Still Room with Maia Toll23K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: The Still Room with Maia Toll publishes a mix of book recommendations, genre creation discussions, and self-help content for readers interested in spirituality and fiction. The newsletter serves as a resource hub for…
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 7Maya C. Popa22K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago
Writing on the inner conditions of sustainable creative work
Likely audience: Poets and poets-in-training
1 shared topic
- 8keepsake20K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post today
Collecting thoughts and feelings for safekeeping
Likely audience: Creative writers and artists
1 shared topic
- 9Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette20K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette publishes weekly threads and promotional posts focused on creative writing challenges, workshops, and community intensives for aspiring writers. The publication consistently…
Likely audience: fiction writers
1 shared topic
- 10The Creative Shift by Dan Blank16K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: The Creative Shift by Dan Blank publishes essays on writer marketing, publishing industry trends, and work-life balance for authors and creatives. Content mixes strategic advice on audience outreach with reflective…
Likely audience: writers
1 shared topic
- 11The Art of Flash Fiction 12K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: The Art of Flash Fiction publishes critiques, writing prompts, and analyses of short stories for an audience of creative writers and literary enthusiasts. It regularly features workshops, retreats, and deep dives into…
Likely audience: Flash fiction writers
1 shared topic
- 12COVEN (by Anna Marie Tendler)12K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago
From recent posts: COVEN (by Anna Marie Tendler) publishes weekly personal essays and Q&A segments covering topics like chronic illness, divorce, creative process, and social life. The publication targets readers interested in the…
Likely audience: writers and creatives
1 shared topic
- 13The OSVerse10K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
Backing tomorrow's authors, creators & companies before the world knows their names. Home of Infinite Books, Infinite Media, the O'Shaughnessy Fellowships & the Infinite Loops podcast.
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 14The Commons10K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago
The Commons is a fourth place dedicated to meaning-making, personal growth, and self-expression in community. Visit us @ www.thesfcommons.com
Likely audience: creative professionals
1 shared topic
- 15Around the Bonfire — Brand, marketing, creativity10K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
Insights on how to build your brand, how to run your marketing, and how to be more creative (at work and in life). Real-world lessons from in-house marketers turned business builders.
Likely audience: creative professionals
1 shared topic
- 16Dear Somebody10K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago
A short weekly note chronicling five things worth remembering, including a look into my process, reflections on motherhood, and creative inspiration.
Likely audience: parents
1 shared topic
- 17Pitch Your Novel9K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Pitch Your Novel publishes interviews with debut novelists and literary agents, market analyses of book deals and advances, and practical guides on query letters and comp titles for fiction writers. It is aimed at…
Likely audience: Literary agents
1 shared topic
- 18Chaos & Kismet 8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago
the underbelly of poetry, essay and fiction - read for a kick in the chest or a kiss on the lips. OR if you're lucky — both.
Likely audience: paid subscribers
1 shared topic
- 19Dr. Shanté Whole in Your Heart8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago
Trauma informed, mental health coach leading people to wholeness, authenticity, healing and joy through content creation and community building. I invite you to explore the possibility of what life can be when we…
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 20Cornerstones8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
Publishing news, events, insider tips, and info from Cornerstones
Likely audience: Publishing professionals
1 shared topic
- 21life, annotated8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 1, 2026
creative non-fiction that examines the interior-exterior
Likely audience: writers and essayists
1 shared topic
- 22Writing Class Radio Story School8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago
Turning bad behavior into good stories plus an occasional shot of tennis, which provides the same lessons.
Likely audience: creative writers
1 shared topic
- 23The Habit Weekly7K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: The Habit Weekly publishes literary essays, author interviews, and community-focused content for writers and readers interested in fiction and creative writing. The publication mixes reflective cultural pieces with…
Likely audience: Writers and authors
1 shared topic
- 24Cintra Wilson Feels Your Pain 7K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
Cultural Pith, Terrible Secrets and Quality Rants. Two fresh original pieces and two obscure throwback articles a month, with audio performances and oil paintings for all.
Likely audience: Aspiring memoirists
1 shared topic
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