Paintpot alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Paintpot (nostalgia, Illustration and Picture books). The closest matches are Austin Kleon, RetireHub and the art of being you. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Paintpot
A bit of drawing, a bit of painting, some words.
Full profile- 1Austin Kleon314K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.
Likely audience: Book lovers and readers
2 shared topics
- 2RetireHub1.5M+ subscribers
beehiivDaily · last post today
Helping 50+ year old Americans with money, healthcare, travel, and more!
Likely audience: Retirees
1 shared topic
- 3the art of being you497K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 4Books Worth Reading335K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
The best books about everything.
Likely audience: literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 5Gnomenclature - The Hammacher Schlemmer Newsletter293K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: The newsletter blends product history, retail catalog essays, and light humor, tracing Hammacher Schlemmer's eccentric inventory from 1940s radio recordings and White House closet refurbishments to 1980s TV comedy spots…
Likely audience: gift shoppers
1 shared topic
- 6The Booker Prizes270K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
Sign up to the Booker Prizes newsletter, where you can discover our long reads, book recommendations, exclusive interviews and much more, from the world's greatest writers of fiction.
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 7Read Your Color222K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
Get custom book recommendations that are based on YOUR tastes. Take the assessment at ReadYourColor.com.
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 8Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club200K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
The right book can change your life. Join Reese Witherspoon and 500,000+ readers to go beyond the page — with monthly picks, author conversations, and deeper discussions you won’t find anywhere else.
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 9Seeing Things144K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
New and unpublished drawings and thoughts for people who want to see more of life, from a New Yorker cartoonist. Drawings, cartoons, words, live drawing, process, politics, culture, more...
Likely audience: political observers
1 shared topic
- 10postcards by elle130K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 30, 2026
From recent posts: Postcards by Elle publishes a rotating mix of curated cultural lists, weekly reading syllabi, and personal essays on topics like music, film, and mental health. The publication targets an audience interested in…
Likely audience: Individuals seeking self-reflection
1 shared topic
- 11No More Shitty Books103K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 2 days ago
The stuff you need to know so you don't waste your time on books that suck
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 12Downtime101K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago
recommendations & miscellaneous delights for your off-hours
Likely audience: book lovers
1 shared topic
- 13Weeknight Dinner Club by The Modern Proper88K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Recipes for your Monday through Friday, and sometimes Sundays.
Likely audience: home cooks
1 shared topic
- 14Emily in Your Phone with Emily Amick73K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Emily in Your Phone with Emily Amick publishes a mix of political roundups, cultural commentary, book recommendations, and personal essays, with recurring Friday and Wednesday editions. It targets readers interested in…
Likely audience: politically engaged readers
1 shared topic
- 15DESIGN THINKING!72K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Comics pulled kicking and screaming from a designer's head
Likely audience: newsletter subscribers
1 shared topic
- 16Slow Brew Sunday66K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Slow Brew Sunday is a weekly personal newsletter from Jules Acree that blends reflections on motherhood, aging, and home renovation with curated media recommendations and community engagement. The publication mixes…
Likely audience: Book lovers and readers
1 shared topic
- 17The Reading List63K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
A new list of book recommendations or reading how to/guide every Sunday
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 18THE WHAT60K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago
From recent posts: THE WHAT is a culture newsletter that mixes personal essays, lifestyle tips, and media recommendations with occasional tech and travel features. The publication targets readers interested in mental health, wellness, and…
Likely audience: newsletter readers
1 shared topic
- 19Tlonletter53K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Tlonletter is an Italian culture newsletter that publishes essays on psychology, literature, and AI alongside podcast episodes and book club events. It serves readers interested in deep cultural analysis, literary…
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 20Alex & Books Newsletter50K+ subscribers
beehiivWeekly · last post 4 days ago
Join 50,000+ subscribers and get the best 5-minute book summaries every week + my list of 100 life-changing books.
Likely audience: Book readers and bibliophiles
1 shared topic
- 21Looking at Picture Books42K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 1, 2026
From recent posts: Looking at Picture Books publishes curated lists, essays, and award announcements focused on children's literature and picture book illustration. The publication currently operates with a temporary hiatus and directs…
Likely audience: Children's book authors and illustrators
1 shared topic
- 22Slowpoke39K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026
From recent posts: Slowpoke publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, art project updates, and community spotlights ranging from prison programs to travelogues and comic creation. The publication serves an audience interested in…
Likely audience: Artists and illustrators
1 shared topic
- 23In the Details38K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago
From recent posts: In the Details publishes weekly lifestyle content including personal growth essays, fashion styling tips, and travel diaries for readers interested in lifestyle and fashion. The publication mixes reflective articles on…
Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 24Feelings & Co. by Nora McInerny37K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Feelings & Co. by Nora McInerny publishes personal essays and interviews that explore mental health, grief, social dynamics, and creative process. The newsletter blends formats, mixing reflective writing with curated…
Likely audience: podcast listeners
1 shared topic
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