Courtney's Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

A literary meet-'n'-greet in 10 pictures or less

Likely audience: Young adult readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

A twice weekly newsletter chock-full of guidance and support from publishing industry insiders. Expect author interviews, guest blogs, giveaways, and more!

Likely audience: Published authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

Pentru cei care au o carte în ei și au găsit deja zece motive bune să n-o scrie. Vorbim despre marketing, monetizare, mindset, blocaje creative și curajul de a lua deciziile care contează... Oricum™. Chiar și atunci…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: Ann's Substack publishes weekly essays on the writing life, covering workshops, travel, and domestic challenges for aspiring and practicing writers. The content mixes personal anecdotes about knitting and NYC life with…

Likely audience: knitters and craft enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

A soulful publication by Josefin Waltin; spinner, spinning teacher, author and writer in Sweden. Subscribe for evocative writing about the little things in a big world.

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Tools for creatives who ship. Hint: Do the next risky thing.

Likely audience: Aspiring novelists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: David Perell's How I Write publishes weekly interviews with bestselling authors, screenwriters, and literary figures discussing their specific writing processes, craft techniques, and the intersection of technology and…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Four verticals edited by Sari Botton: MEMOIR MONDAY, collab w/ Granta, Narratively, The Rumpus, Orion, The Walrus, Electric Lit, LitHub, Oldster; FIRST PERSON SINGULAR original essays; THE LIT LAB interviews + craft…

Likely audience: paid newsletter subscribers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Patti Callahan Henry publishes weekly newsletters featuring personal essays on health, travel, and seasonal transitions alongside book promotion and podcast announcements. The content mixes creative nonfiction with…

Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

Writing, life, and writing life

Likely audience: Book authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

Once a month: an essay on the creative life, a recipe worth making, what I'm reading, a giveaway, and a kitten.

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

Friends & Fiction is a podcast, web show, and online community created by bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey & Patti Callahan Henry. Meet our author guests for discussions about…

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Misfits & Daydreamers publishes author interviews, writing process essays, and industry advice focused on independent publishing, traditional publishing realities, and overcoming burnout. The content targets writers…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 23, 2026

From recent posts: Sarah's Notebook publishes weekly writing logs and occasional author announcements focusing on novel development, creative productivity, and mental health. The content is directed at writers seeking practical insights…

Likely audience: romance novel readers

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Substacklast post Aug 7, 2026

From recent posts: So Many Thoughts, So Little Time publishes author interviews and book announcements focused on Nekesa Afia's novels, including mystery and romance fiction. The publication serves as a promotional channel for her…

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago

From recent posts: Olivia's Substack publishes weekly personal essays, book recommendations, and lifestyle lists covering topics like home design, cooking, and travel disruptions. The publication targets readers interested in the author's…

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: #amwriting publishes weekly essays on the creative writing process, author development, and the mental habits of writers. The publication features interviews with authors, reflective pieces on writing tools and mindset…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

I'm an author, artist, and creative writing professor who writes and draws about the messy and meaningful act of making art and telling stories.

Likely audience: Substack readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Vanessa Riley's Write of Passage publishes essays on writing habits, story development, and creative process alongside non-fiction on criminal justice, immigration, and educational equity. The publication features…

Likely audience: Published authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago

Professor de literatura e escrita criativa. Ensaísta e crítico literário. Autor de vários livros.

Likely audience: fiction writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

Essays on meaning, technical work, Vajrayana Buddhism, and self in society.

Likely audience: AI researchers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: This newsletter publishes book marketing updates, Kickstarter campaign announcements, and audiobook release news for Aaron Hodges' grimdark fantasy series. It serves readers interested in fantasy literature and author…

Likely audience: Kickstarter backers

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