ink to spare alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as ink to spare (Literary Criticism, Fiction Writing and Graduate School). The closest matches are After Dinner Conversation® - Philosophy | Ethics Short Story, Coffuelled and Beyond with Jane Ratcliffe. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About ink to spare

I’m an ICU doctor and a writer working on my first novel.

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  1. 1

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Award-winning short story fiction literary magazine designed to spark real discussion in classrooms, book clubs, and around the dinner table.

    Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Coffuelled 32K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    From recent posts: Coffuelled is a Spanish-language publication dedicated to personal essays on creative writing, mental health, and self-improvement. It features reflective articles on topics such as spiritual healing, writing workshops…

    Likely audience: creatives

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Beyond with Jane Ratcliffe publishes a rotating mix of creative writing craft tutorials, author interviews, and personal essays on themes like female safety and literary pedagogy. The publication targets writers and…

    Likely audience: Aspiring writers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: The Art of Flash Fiction publishes critiques, writing prompts, and analyses of short stories for an audience of creative writers and literary enthusiasts. It regularly features workshops, retreats, and deep dives into…

    Likely audience: Flash fiction writers

    2 shared topics

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    Beyond the Bookshelf8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Beyond the Bookshelf publishes literary criticism, memoir analysis, and personal essays on American authors like Steinbeck and Baldwin for readers interested in deep book engagement. The publication mixes reflective…

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 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

    2 shared topics

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    Rodrigo Gurgel8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

    Professor de literatura e escrita criativa. Ensaísta e crítico literário. Autor de vários livros.

    Likely audience: fiction writers

    2 shared topics

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    Jesús G. Maestro7K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Catedrático de Universidad en Teoría de la Literatura y Literatura Comparada, es autor de la obra titulada Crítica de la razón literaria (2017-2025, 25 vols.).

    Likely audience: Book publishers

    2 shared topics

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    Glitch7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

    Glitch es un gesto, un ejercicio de pensamiento, un accidente intencional, un error de sistema. Un territorio que se sostiene en su propia tensión desde 2020. No tiene frecuencia clara, ni estructura definida, ni tema…

    Likely audience: Literary critics

    2 shared topics

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    Devon Halliday6K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Devon Halliday publishes a mix of instructional guides on short story craft and feedback, personal updates on her writing career, and critiques of contemporary literary fiction. The content targets aspiring writers and…

    Likely audience: aspiring writers

    2 shared topics

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    Not a Writers Club4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

    a newsletter about life and writing

    Likely audience: fiction writers

    2 shared topics

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    Sitting in Silence 3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Sitting in Silence publishes weekly essays on writing craft, film industry trends, and self-publishing history for an audience of writers and readers. The newsletter mixes personal author reflections with calls for…

    Likely audience: authors

    2 shared topics

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    Language Arts3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Language Arts publishes literary criticism, curated reading lists, and interviews covering subgenres like Weird Girl Lit, disability representation in romance, and traditional writing forms. The publication also…

    Likely audience: Literary readers

    2 shared topics

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    Books & Banter3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

    From recent posts: Books & Banter publishes book reviews, author interviews, and personal reading reflections covering horror, speculative fiction, and literary criticism. The publication mixes these formats and targets readers interested…

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Write Your Next Chapter publishes practical guides on writing craft, narrative structure, and manuscript editing alongside market analysis for debut authors in the romance genre. The publication targets fiction writers…

    Likely audience: fiction writers

    2 shared topics

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    Ève Antonov1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 53 days ago

    Férue de décadence (celle du XIXe siècle) et aspirante écrivaine, j'écris sur la littérature, sur ma thèse, et je partage des morceaux poétiques & narratifs de mon propre cru 💌

    Likely audience: Creative writers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

    From recent posts: Katy Loftus From the Margins publishes a mix of literary criticism, practical writing advice, and curated industry resources for authors and editors. Content ranges from meditation-based reflections on the creative…

    Likely audience: writers and authors

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    All things book writing and publishing for the creative author community! Plus, my own creative writing to enjoy and share.

    Likely audience: Aspiring authors

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    Artificial Intelligence in Education

    Likely audience: Literature students

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 42 days ago

    The Bad Catechumen writes poems when he should be at church.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  21. 21

    SubstackDaily · last post 12 days ago

    I'm a writer.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    A mythic literary universe built on betrayals, mystery, a long list of grudges. Kept by a petty bunny who never forgets and makes sure you won't either. Subscribe or the rabbit gets it.

    Likely audience: fiction writers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    Fiction is Culture. Underground lit, aboveground editing autopsies, and craft pathology from the “Official Unofficial Editor” of Substack’s Fiction tab.

    Likely audience: aspiring novelists

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 58 days ago

    Compelling short fiction that entertains.

    Likely audience: fiction writers

    2 shared topics

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