Lunar Awards alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Lunar Awards (horror short story competition, cosmic horror and Substack publishing). The closest matches are Milk Street Cooking School, Showcase and Written By Hand. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    A place to talk about food and travel for the Milk Street Cooking School community.

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    Showcase32K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

    From recent posts: Showcase is a digital literary magazine published by C&R Press that features short fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction exploring themes of grief, trauma, and resilience. The publication operates as a…

    Likely audience: Literary writers and poets

    1 shared topic

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    Written By Hand13K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

    I'm a self-taught programmer that loves to write about life, learning, and the human part of what we do. I created the "This Developer's Life" podcast, so I suppose that's where this notion comes from. All from my head…

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

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    Notes on Being Human11K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Notes on Being Human publishes a weekly 52-week self-improvement book on Substack alongside personal essays on identity, mental health, and Singapore-based community events such as an in-person audiobook club. It is…

    Likely audience: Personal development readers

    1 shared topic

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    Chiacchiere con Elisa8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    La domenica chiacchieriamo di marketing e attualità, proprio come se stessimo insieme al bar, alcune volte davanti a un caffè, altre volte ci serve almeno un gin tonic! Il martedì arriva Grow on Substack!

    Likely audience: Content creators

    1 shared topic

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    The Flow8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    Psychology and strategy for building paid communities that people genuinely want to belong to.

    Likely audience: Substack publishers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    Tim Lieder writes about books, movies, Judaism., and politics. Currently this substack is discussing John Cheever and the Book of Job (Iyov). His fiction has appeared in Shock Totem and Saturday Evening Post.

    Likely audience: Substack readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Deep Midwest: Politics and Culture publishes a mix of personal essays, political analysis, and investigative reporting focused on Iowa politics, immigration, and agricultural policy. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: Iowa residents

    1 shared topic

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    Off the Record6K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    90s NY fashion. 2011 internet chaos. One PR insider exposing a rival before her memoir turns her into a legend. Off the Record is a Live Manuscript. You’re in the room as it’s written. Plus Backstage Pass: fashion…

    Likely audience: fashion industry professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Reinvent Yourself!6K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Likely audience: Substack writers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    Likely audience: food writers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

    Likely audience: readers

    1 shared topic

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    Level Up with AI4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Level Up with AI publishes practical guides and personal case studies on using AI tools for creators and solopreneurs, covering website builders, content automation, and career transitions. It targets online creators…

    Likely audience: Solopreneurs

    1 shared topic

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    Milk Trekker4K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Milk Trekker publishes independent food and travel journalism focused on cheese production, storage, and cultural exploration. The publication features photoessays, video reports, and book readings that blend technical…

    Likely audience: Cheese enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    A Midlife Reckoning4K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    I'm a psychotherapist helping women stop overfunctioning and accepting other people's bullshit, in life and in the bedroom. Whether you're 48 or 78, we'll figure out what you want and go build it. There's no expiration…

    Likely audience: therapy clients

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Harry's Last Stand Newsletter publishes personal memoirs and historical reflections on aging, family grief, and British working-class history, targeting readers interested in intimate narratives and social commentary.

    Likely audience: Substack readers

    1 shared topic

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    Francis’s Substack3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Francis’s Substack publishes serialized fiction transcripts about a character named Ed the Techie alongside personal essays and commentary on 9/11, media narratives, and historical topics. It is aimed at readers…

    Likely audience: Substack readers

    1 shared topic

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    christinesartshop3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    A full-time working mom and artist sharing my creative journey and hoping to inspire you on your journey too!

    Likely audience: Substack subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    blankcanvaspost3K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 7 days ago

    Building community. OPEN for submissions of poetry, songwriting, essays, fiction, short stories, and MORE.

    Likely audience: writers

    1 shared topic

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    theherbalistsdiary3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 46 days ago

    Herbal tutorials & folklore from the Cornish countryside. Home medicine making projects for the kitchen herbalist. Clinical case studies for students & professionals.

    Likely audience: Herbalists and natural medicine practitioners

    1 shared topic

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    Jeffji’s Big World2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    From recent posts: Jeffji’s Big World publishes personal essays mixing travel writing, health reflections, and cultural observations, including interviews with adaptive travelers and former astronauts. It is written for readers interested…

    Likely audience: travel writers

    1 shared topic

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    Liberty Uncensored2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

    From recent posts: Liberty Uncensored publishes political commentary and activist content, frequently intersecting nationalist politics, voluntaryism, and courtroom procedure resources. The newsletter features interviews and opinion…

    Likely audience: political activists

    1 shared topic

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    notingthemargin2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    Personal notes on leading small organisations, belonging, and building things that matter.

    Likely audience: aspiring newsletter writers

    1 shared topic

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    chefcarla2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

    A space to nourish your creative projects and dreams. Explore podcast conversations with creatives and entrepreneurs about their process. Bonus: Supportive tools and recipes that bring the vibe ⚡️

    Likely audience: Substack publishers

    1 shared topic

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