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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 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: MFA students

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

a newsletter about life and writing

Likely audience: fiction writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

Our online edition, delivered every two weeks

Likely audience: Film critics and horror enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

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

Likely audience: Fiction writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

Speculative fiction by Daniel W. Davison

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 9, 2026

Compelling short fiction that entertains.

Likely audience: fiction writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

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Likely audience: newsletter readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026

Speculative Gothic Fiction, Poetry, Literary Essays, Hidden Gems, and Project Vampire Western

Likely audience: aspiring novelists

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Substacklast post Jun 28, 2026

From recent posts: Words That Matter publishes weekly curated reading lists and essays from guest curators covering technology, literature, art, and cultural criticism. The publication mixes short-form lists with deep-dive features and…

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

La newsletter Nº1 en español para personas que quieren vivir de su creatividad, con las herramientas y el sistema para lograrlo.

Likely audience: Productivity enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Submission opportunities for creative and professional writers.

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

On writing and life. Long-form musings on the nature of creativity and the essence of everything. Some poems, too.

Likely audience: Creative professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

CRAFT TALK is a weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity from author Jami Attenberg. This is also the home of #1000wordsofsummer, where, once a year, we write 1000 words a day together for two weeks…

Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: David Whyte publishes poetry, personal essays, and announcements for webinars and live literary events. The content centers on Irish poetry, emotional reflection, and mortality for readers interested in contemplative…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

Unfiltered thoughts, stories, and moments.

Likely audience: people experiencing social anxiety in relationships

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Tartufo Club publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, curated lifestyle roundups, and interviews with creatives focused on themes like shadow work, intimacy, and daily discipline. The publication serves an audience…

Likely audience: creative professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Chapter Break publishes interviews with authors, literary agents, and industry professionals focusing on the publishing process, writing habits, and creative challenges. The publication targets writers seeking practical…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

Four verticals edited by Sari Botton: MEMOIR MONDAY, collab w/ Granta, Narratively, The Rumpus, Orion, The Walrus, Electric Lit, LitHub, Oldster; FIRST PERSON SINGULAR original essays; THE LIT LAB interviews + craft…

Likely audience: paid newsletter subscribers

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