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.

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  1. 1
    Wise & 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

  2. 2
    Courage 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

  3. 3
    Foundation 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

  4. 4
    Com 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

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6
    Relational 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

  7. 7
    whatmaddieread2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Book recs, reviews, and rambles

    Likely audience: book lovers

    1 shared topic

  8. 8
    therootedman2K 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

  9. 9
    Inner Monologue 1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

    Likely audience: cancer survivors

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    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

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    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

  12. 12
    The 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. 13

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    Let down and rise up.

    Likely audience: parents

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: writers

    1 shared topic

  15. 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. 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. 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. 18

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

    Likely audience: parents of toddlers

    1 shared topic

  19. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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