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Substacklast post Jun 10, 2026

Home of Essay Camp and The Book Supplement.

Likely audience: Teenagers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

The unfiltered diary of a Palestinian journalist navigating her twenties while trying to make sense of everything that's happened along the way. Think of it as a long FaceTime call, where I share my thoughts and invite…

Likely audience: people interested in personal stories

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

Humour. Travel. Running. Books. And a bit of this. With a bit of that. New issue every fortnight.

Likely audience: Substack writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

Here to write!

Likely audience: Personal development readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Most people talk about productivity. I document it—every day—while building a real digital business in public. I’m Chris Lowry—a multi-genre author with 400+ novels published over 20 years, a monetized audiobook…

Likely audience: nostalgic readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 37 days ago

From recent posts: Le passage publishes literary essays on themes like displacement and childhood alongside practical announcements for writing workshops. The publication targets French-speaking readers interested in literature and…

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The publication blends personal essays on city living, friendship, and pet ownership with reported pieces on politics, law, and social unrest. Recent issues cover topics ranging from New York routines and cat behavior…

Likely audience: general news readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Maggie Alderson - Style Notes is a culture newsletter covering fashion, travel, and lifestyle. Content spans style guides (barrel-leg jeans, medium-rise denim), packing strategies, seasonal transitions, and personal…

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The newsletter publishes personal essays on animal welfare and political strategy analysis. It features mixed formats including memoirs and election coverage.

Likely audience: Parents and caregivers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Bits & Pieces publishes standup comedy routines, personal anecdotes, and essays on technology and entertainment history. The publication targets an audience interested in comedy, family dynamics, and cultural…

Likely audience: Standup comedy fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

Eu escrevo sobre mim, por isso, escrevo sobre nós.

Likely audience: Adults reflecting on childhood

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Ed Writes publishes personal essays, memoirs, and book reviews centered on Italian heritage, immigration history, and family nostalgia. The publication targets readers interested in cultural history and personal…

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

Leadership, talent & curiosities

Likely audience: Curious readers interested in personal stories

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago

From recent posts: Chris B. Writes publishes a mix of caregiver poetry, personal essays on rare genetic disorders and parenting, and interviews with independent authors about Substack community building. The publication targets parents…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 33 days ago

From recent posts: This publication mixes essays on culinary science, meme culture, and British pub food with personal nostalgia and creator economy analysis. It targets readers interested in the intersection of food, philosophy, and the…

Likely audience: cocktail enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

From recent posts: A personal newsletter featuring first-person narratives on urban balcony living and smoking rituals, alongside reflections on social media curation for mental well-being. The publication blends reflective essays with…

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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Substacklast post Aug 10, 2026

essays on cinema old & new from film critic Christina Newland

Likely audience: parents dealing with aging or dying relatives

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Substacklast post May 20, 2026

Prairie singer/songwriter observing the everyday through stories, songs and poems. Published for paid subscribers every eight days, monthly for free.

Likely audience: Personal essay readers

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Substacklast post Jun 28, 2026

Desde 2015 compartilhando ideias para ler, ver e ouvir. Uma newsletter para você se inspirar, se fascinar e procrastinar.

Likely audience: creative professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: A fiction-focused newsletter that publishes short narratives, flash fiction, and mythological retellings across varied settings—from domestic scenes and childhood memories to fantasy violence and horror. Recent issues…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

bitesize contemporary fiction and creative life notes

Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Memoir, essays, (in)famous folks, humor, travel tales, culture, poems, senior life, soloing, opinions, oddities, photos and eighty+ years of musings

Likely audience: family members

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

Likely audience: nostalgic readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

Essays and poetry through the borders of human bodies and my living expriences

Likely audience: writers and content creators

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