The Magazine Diaries alternatives: newsletters like it

18 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Magazine Diaries (media platform migration, newsletter industry and content moderation). The closest matches are The Gurdeep Magazine, Byline and The Folk Archive. 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

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    The Gurdeep Magazine12K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

    From recent posts: The Gurdeep Magazine publishes personal essays on mental health, self-improvement, and community building in a print-only format. It is funded by reader purchases and invites submissions, with upcoming issues scheduled…

    Likely audience: Individuals seeking personal growth and self-improvement

    1 shared topic

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    Byline9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Byline publishes a weekly roundup of cultural news, media industry updates, and arts commentary covering topics like fashion, music, theater, and book publishing. The publication targets readers interested in current…

    Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    The Folk Archive8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

    Folk from the past, folk from the present, folk for the future

    Likely audience: Cultural historians

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    Feminist Food Journal4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago

    From recent posts: The Feminist Food Journal publishes non-fiction essays, poetry, and visual art that examine the intersection of food systems, caste dynamics, and religious rhetoric in advertising. It targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: food critics and writers

    1 shared topic

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    The Mayday Network2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

    Likely audience: independent journalists

    1 shared topic

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    Pitch Club1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    Sell. More. Stories. Pitch Club combines text of actual pitches with audio annotation from the best longform writers. You read a little, listen a little, and learn a LOT.

    Likely audience: writers

    1 shared topic

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    beehiivWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    A weekly round-up of the most important marketing news and strategies. Subscribe today and get a free guide on how to create high-converting ads.

    Likely audience: Content creators

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    Zinstrel explores AI music through signals, culture, and frame — highlighting standout creators while unpacking what’s really happening in the industry. If music and technology collide for you, you’re home.

    Likely audience: AI music creators

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Reid Blackman publishes articles and podcast interviews on AI ethics, governance, and human-AI interaction, featuring academics and industry leaders discussing topics like algorithmic responsibility, AI companions, and…

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Jim Cobb's Survival Weekly Dispatch publishes survival preparedness tips, gear reviews, and personal updates alongside occasional horror movie discussions and community news. The newsletter targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: survival enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

    Democratic Literacy and Humour (DELIAH) is a research project that examines the relationship between humour and democracy in Europe.

    Likely audience: academics

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    Body Horror. Cosmic Horror. Experimental Horror. Weird Horror.

    Likely audience: independent publishers

    1 shared topic

  13. 13

    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

    A sneak peek into Music Ally’s "The Knowledge", our free weekly newsletter.

    Likely audience: music industry professionals

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

    Stay Updated with the Latest Tech News, Mobile Apps, & Software Development Trends with CMARIX.

    Likely audience: Music industry professionals

    1 shared topic

  15. 15

    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

    The latest in business & publicity with Joseph Bonner

    Likely audience: Founders seeking media exposure

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026

    Likely audience: Content creators and writers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

    Ponderings for freethinkers and nuance enthusiasts, featuring narrative essays, backed-up opinion pieces, and candid musings from Alice Greczyn.

    Likely audience: social media creators

    1 shared topic

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    NPOV—

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

    Investigating hidden manipulation in online information.

    Likely audience: Journalists and fact-checkers

    1 shared topic

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