Macabre Monday alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

love, meaning, fiction, death, machines, and more.

Likely audience: Fiction readers interested in horror and psychological thrillers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: evaeneljardin publishes Spanish-language essays on literature, migration, and urban life, mixing book reviews with social commentary and personal reflection. It is for readers interested in contemporary Spanish-language…

Likely audience: Book lovers seeking horror fiction

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Five Things I've Learned publishes live and on-demand classes where writers, artists, and journalists share practical lessons from their careers. It is aimed at readers interested in writing craft, creative process, and…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Dren Production's Newsletter publishes Kickstarter campaign announcements, Dungeons & Dragons monster and adventure content, and comic book event updates. It serves as a direct channel for the publisher's tabletop RPG…

Likely audience: Kickstarter backers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features essays on writing craft, book reviews, and Christian ministry topics such as church planting and rural life. It also includes practical advice on the writing process and content strategy for…

Likely audience: Christian writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Stories Club publishes a mix of personal essays, writing craft advice, and curated book recommendations for aspiring and practicing writers. Content ranges from specific exercises on dialogue and character…

Likely audience: content creators

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

Meditaciones quincenales sobre el lugar que ocupamos en las redes globales del pensamiento, la historia y la cultura.

Likely audience: Spanish-language literary audience

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: The Sharpener publishes biographical features on poets, literary criticism, and writing craft for an audience interested in contemporary publishing. The newsletter mixes essays, curated lists, and audio recordings.

Likely audience: Poets

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Gay MM romance fiction, delivered "straight" to your inbox.

Likely audience: Horror fiction readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 4, 2026

From recent posts: Future in Bloom publishes podcast episodes featuring interviews with climate scientists, policy leaders, and investors on topics ranging from renewable energy economics to supply chain visibility. The content targets…

Likely audience: Environmental advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

Read porn with a plotline. Erotic stories based on our own best experiences. Smart, sophisticated smut for the discerning reader.

Likely audience: Horror fiction readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

Reading and recommending the best old books you've never heard of

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

Chatting about the wonder of fantasy, science fiction, and classic literature.

Likely audience: Speculative fiction readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Care-Full Futures publishes long-form essays analyzing how narrative structures, speculative fiction, and cognitive biases shape institutions and individual identity. The publication targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: Literature and speculative fiction enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 27 days ago

From recent posts: Top In Fiction publishes micro and short fiction, poetry, and serial chapters across horror, literary fiction, fantasy, and mystery, alongside writing contests and monthly literary roundups. It also runs community…

Likely audience: paid newsletter subscribers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Just Reading All Day publishes weekly essays on publishing industry economics, literary querying, and agent life alongside book reviews and personal reading logs. The publication targets writers, agents, and readers…

Likely audience: Horror fiction readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Protocolized publishes a rotating mix of historical narratives, aviation safety essays, and technical analyses of AI security protocols alongside speculative fiction theory. The publication targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: Cybersecurity professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

Because life is too short to not live it with a deepness which makes even scars shine. 'The Uncuts' will be your calm and your mull every week.

Likely audience: Literary enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

From recent posts: Blackbird's Flight School with Jennifer Lauck publishes literary analysis, book reviews, and writing pedagogy essays focused on authors like George Saunders and John Irving. The publication targets writers and readers…

Likely audience: Literary critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Writing Kit publishes personal essays and reflections on topics ranging from writing craft and literary festivals to religion and mental health. The publication features author-led content that blends professional…

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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