Dwell alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Dwell (visual art, poetry and creative writing). The closest matches are Dead Poets Daily, Behind the Masterpiece and A Gathering of Spirits . 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 Dwell
Monthly essays, notes and observations - from my square of the map to yours.
- visual art
- poetry
- creative writing
- Helen McNicoll
- 1Dead Poets Daily146K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
No commentary, no ads, just poetry from the greats.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 2Behind the Masterpiece26K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Behind the Masterpiece publishes monthly articles on art history and visual analysis, featuring practical guides on observation techniques, Q&A sessions, and curated music pairings for specific paintings. The content…
Likely audience: Art history enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 3A Gathering of Spirits 25K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: A Gathering of Spirits publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, interviews with musicians, and cultural commentary on topics ranging from gardening and linguistics to book censorship. The publication targets readers…
Likely audience: music enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 4Short Story15K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago
Author Payout = $100 + 50% of subscription revenue. No Fee to Apply. Readers get one quality story a month and support artists with their contributions.
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 5Vague Blue10K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 14, 2026
From recent posts: Vague Blue publishes critical essays, literary analysis, and cultural reviews covering theater, visual arts, poetry, and film. The publication targets readers interested in contemporary art, diaspora studies, and the…
Likely audience: Literary critics
2 shared topics
- 6Mystic Musings & Passionate Ponderings9K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago
From recent posts: Mystic Musings & Passionate Ponderings publishes a mix of whimsical literary essays, mindfulness prompts, and spiritual reflections on topics like shamanism and book history. The publication also features content…
Likely audience: Substack subscribers
2 shared topics
- 7My Way Back8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago
I almost died. Now, I’m finding my way back. Poetry + prose for YOU at the intersection of art, faith, + belonging. Home to Poetry University.
Likely audience: Poets and writers
2 shared topics
- 8Glitch7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago
Glitch es un gesto, un ejercicio de pensamiento, un accidente intencional, un error de sistema. Un territorio que se sostiene en su propia tensión desde 2020. No tiene frecuencia clara, ni estructura definida, ni tema…
Likely audience: Literary critics
2 shared topics
- 9The In Between5K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 10SWWIM Every Day3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
From recent posts: SWWIM Every Day publishes personal essays, poetry, and literary interviews alongside announcements for its Reading Series and submission guidelines. The publication targets writers and readers interested in contemporary…
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 11Lighthouse 3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
From recent posts: Lighthouse publishes a rotating mix of human interest stories, author interviews, poetry, and spiritual essays, primarily targeting readers interested in Ukrainian culture, Substack publishing, and personal philosophy…
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 12man of aran3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
From recent posts: Man of Aran publishes poetry, nature writing, and historical essays on topics ranging from parenting and photography to Jewish identity and current events. The publication mixes literary segments with personal anecdotes…
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 13Tortured Poets 3K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 19, 2026
From recent posts: Tortured Poets publishes serialized short stories and personal essays focused on mental health, grief, and family dynamics. The publication features literary fiction and psychological drama without commercial…
Likely audience: Mental health advocates
2 shared topics
- 14Fortis Vita2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: Fortis Vita publishes a rotating mix of art history essays, philosophical reflections on mental health and existentialism, and critiques of health optimization trends. The publication targets readers interested in deep…
Likely audience: Philosophy students
2 shared topics
- 15Empyrean Almanac 1K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
Hey..I’m a husband, dad, and film fan. I love to read about and discuss movies good and bad (especially bad). I may post some of my own from time to time (with an emphasis on horror) that I hope to get better at as I go.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 16Monafolkspeak1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
I'm a poet who loves the Bible and has a lot of questions.
Likely audience: Creative professionals
2 shared topics
- 17My Budding Life ♤1K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
✨✨✨ Remembering your Self ✨✨✨
Likely audience: Creative writers and poets
2 shared topics
- 18Vita Contemplativa1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Vita Contemplativa publishes poems, essays, and literary criticism focusing on themes like dreams, creative isolation, and the works of Emerson and Harold Bloom. The publication is for readers interested in the…
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 19The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press Newsletter1K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press Newsletter publishes poetry, creative writing workshops, and literary interviews alongside community discussions on women's health and mental well-being. It serves writers, readers, and…
Likely audience: Creative writers
2 shared topics
- 20Letters on Being1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago
poetry and essays for people searching for hope in the darkness
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 21Ève Antonov1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago
Férue de décadence (celle du XIXe siècle) et aspirante écrivaine, j'écris sur la littérature, sur ma thèse, et je partage des morceaux poétiques & narratifs de mon propre cru 💌
Likely audience: Creative writers
2 shared topics
- 22
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago
Sharing my poems, stories and art. This is how I love the world. ♥
Likely audience: Visual artists
2 shared topics
- 23
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
Observations, patterns, and the occasional flawed conclusion.
Likely audience: poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 24
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
A novelist who refuses to warn. You were never going to listen anyway.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
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