Kurt's First Drafts alternatives: newsletters like it
23 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Kurt's First Drafts (daily writing habit, personal newsletter publishing and creative writing routine). The closest matches are Wise & Wealthy, Courage to Create and Foundation Father. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Kurt's First Drafts
And occasionally revised essays. But mostly stream-of-consciousness, in-the-moment, publish-or-perish.
- daily writing habit
- personal newsletter publishing
- creative writing routine
- parenting and child development
- 1Wise & Wealthy160K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
A weekly newsletter full of proven ideas to become smarter and wealthier.
Likely audience: aspiring writers
1 shared topic
- 2Courage to Create 10K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Courage to Create publishes a weekly mix of personal essays, psychological case studies, and practical writing exercises focused on overcoming imposter syndrome and managing creative burnout. The newsletter targets…
Likely audience: psychology enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 3Foundation Father8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Become a better father. Household leadership, ancient wisdom, and home education. Raise masculine sons and feminine daughters. New post every Monday. Get a free gift when you subscribe.
Likely audience: parents
1 shared topic
- 4Com carinho6K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 5, 2026
refletindo sobre a vida e as coisas que surgem pelo caminho
Likely audience: newsletter subscribers
1 shared topic
- 5Reimagining the Good Life4K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: A personal essay publication focused on parenting children with disabilities, particularly Down syndrome. It features first-person narratives on disability rights, independent living, education, and representation in…
Likely audience: Parents of children with disabilities
1 shared topic
- 6Relational Riffs4K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Relational Riffs publishes weekly essays and interviews exploring the intersection of relational psychology, behavioral finance, and creative production. The content ranges from book comparisons and audiobook industry…
Likely audience: parents
1 shared topic
- 7whatmaddieread2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Book recs, reviews, and rambles
Likely audience: book lovers
1 shared topic
- 8therootedman2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago
I help men build a life with deep roots in Farming, Family, Faith, and Fitness so they feel strong, grounded, and hard to shake in a chaotic world, drawn from my 20 years homesteading and raising five kids in North…
Likely audience: parents
1 shared topic
- 9Inner Monologue 1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago
Likely audience: cancer survivors
1 shared topic
- 10An American Who Fled Paris1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 33 days ago
I was a citified Paris correspondent for fancy American glossies who went Green Acres in a village of 175 people in the middle of a forest. It's been interesting.
Likely audience: French expats living in Paris
1 shared topic
- 11SUSTAIN INITIATIVE by Jennifer Newton1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago
From recent posts: SUSTAIN INITIATIVE by Jennifer Newton publishes personal essays and practical guides on parenting, sustainable living, and intentional consumption. It is written for parents interested in low-waste habits, reducing…
Likely audience: parents of school-age children
1 shared topic
- 12The Raspberry Patch200 subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: The Raspberry Patch publishes weekly essays on digital attention, literacy culture, and long-form reading, supplemented by personal farm life updates and manuscript progress. It targets readers interested in the…
Likely audience: newsletter readers
1 shared topic
- 13
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
Let down and rise up.
Likely audience: parents
1 shared topic
- 14
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
My personal Substack
Likely audience: writers
1 shared topic
- 15
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago
Weekly interviews with women-identifying writers & one post weekly about all things women and writing.
Likely audience: parents
1 shared topic
- 16
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
Big Ideas With Tim is for people who want to make meaningful things, say difficult things well, and stay human in a world that keeps making that harder. Essays on creativity, care, and human dignity. We can still have…
Likely audience: parents of sons
1 shared topic
- 17
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: Everything is Gray is a personal newsletter publishing memoir essays and reflections on parenting a cautious child, including sensory sensitivities and extracurricular experiences. It is for readers interested in…
Likely audience: parents
1 shared topic
- 18
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago
Likely audience: parents of toddlers
1 shared topic
- 19
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago
How kids learn, what makes a good school, and what prepares them for the world ahead.
Likely audience: Parents of primary school children in Singapore
1 shared topic
- 20
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 58 days ago
Funny feelings, weird careers, making art, American history, and how to be alive.
Likely audience: parents
1 shared topic
- 21
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 59 days ago
Finding meaning in the last place you thought to look.
Likely audience: parents of toddlers
1 shared topic
- 22
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 12, 2026
A former Google senior staff engineer's first-principles analysis of the tech that truly matters, finding the signal in the noise of AI, DeFi, and beyond.
Likely audience: software engineers interested in small-scale projects
1 shared topic
- 23
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 1, 2026
From recent posts: Archers Education publishes faith-based homeschooling content, including reflections on Christian family life and explanations of parent-led, home-based education. It serves families seeking a character-first…
Likely audience: parents
1 shared topic
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