LC’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

Likely audience: Historical fiction readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 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

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 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 yesterday

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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Chatner publishes a mix of personal essays, literary translations, and cultural commentary. Content spans interviews on classic cinema and Rorschach tests to first-person reporting from senior living front desks and…

Likely audience: facility managers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

Writing, life, and writing life

Likely audience: Book authors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: This publication offers practical guides for aspiring novelists on craft, including narrative pacing, query letter strategies, and manuscript formatting. It targets writers seeking actionable advice on story development…

Likely audience: Literary agents

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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

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

Music, books, movies, work, football, TV and so on.

Likely audience: music enthusiasts

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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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 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

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

Tools, strategies, products and courses for creators building online businesses and sustainable newsletters.

Likely audience: Freelance writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: A diary-style newsletter from an independent bookshop owner in St. Annes documenting daily shop operations, customer interactions, and local community events. It also publishes monthly round-ups of books, TV, and film…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Agent Alert publishes weekly lists of literary agents currently open to manuscript queries, detailing their genre preferences, published titles, and contact links for aspiring authors. The newsletter occasionally…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

From recent posts: Notes From the Margin publishes promotional book launches, industry interviews, and reviews for authors like Lisa Unger. The publication mixes promotional giveaways with essays on writing ethics and literary analysis.

Likely audience: Mystery novel readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: The Creative Way Collective publishes interviews with authors, essays on writing craft and career challenges, and promotional content for its paid membership community. The publication targets writers seeking…

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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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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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

What's new at The Literary Times; Announcements, updates and all the ongoing chaos behind our magazine.

Likely audience: Fiction writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 39 days ago

Indagini, segreti e relazioni pericolose. Iscriviti per entrare nel mondo dei miei libri, tra casi da risolvere e storie da vivere — e ricevi il racconto gratuito "Il terzo incomodo".

Likely audience: Italian readers interested in fiction

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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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

Psychology ideas to help you write better.

Likely audience: Creative professionals

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