malaka alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as malaka (personal essays, illustrated essays and creative journaling). The closest matches are The Cartelier, Noth Things and mattmorris. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About malaka
- personal essays
- illustrated essays
- creative journaling
- artist interviews
- 1The Cartelier3K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago
From recent posts: The Cartelier publishes a mix of personal essays, interviews with designers and illustrators, and lifestyle features centered on creative writing, interior design, and the book industry. The publication serves an…
Likely audience: creative writers
2 shared topics
- 2Noth Things2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: Noth Things publishes cartoon-driven essays and personal reflections from author Paul Noth, often centering on sports, book promotions, and humor. Recent issues mix formats, pairing cartoon columns and book launches…
Likely audience: Book buyers
2 shared topics
- 3mattmorris1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago
Songs, stories, and the queer imagination that makes them.
Likely audience: writers
2 shared topics
- 4thewildernessjournal1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago
Exploring the intersection of wilderness, mental clarity, and the old ways through soulful outdoor writing.
Likely audience: nature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 5
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
Interview Series About the Lives Never Lived
Likely audience: newsletter subscribers
2 shared topics
- 6
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago
From recent posts: snacktime publishes personal essays on everyday life, relationships, and social habits, often paired with book promotion and reader-supported notes. It is written for readers who enjoy candid, first-person writing about…
Likely audience: readers of personal essays
2 shared topics
- 7Granted577K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago
From recent posts: Granted publishes culture-focused essays on social isolation and community building, often blending book promotion with tour announcements. The publication targets readers interested in social psychology and mental…
Likely audience: Individuals feeling lonely or isolated
1 shared topic
- 8Coco Larkin Cooks 254K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
These are the recipes of my life. Hope you Enjoy!
Likely audience: home cooks
1 shared topic
- 9Gingrich 360208K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
Gingrich 360 is a multimedia production company based in Arlington, Virginia, featuring the work of Speaker Newt Gingrich and Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich.
Likely audience: political conservatives
1 shared topic
- 10Starship Casual149K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
Jeff Tweedy shares songs, advice, general musings, and whatnot...
Likely audience: Music enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 11We are the weirdos, mister.123K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago
#1 NYT best-selling author of The Familiar, Ninth House, Shadow & Bone, Six of Crows, The Invisible Parade, and suchlike🌙
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 12Secrets of Adulthood102K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Secrets of Adulthood publishes personal essays, interviews, and self-improvement articles covering topics like psychology, career, and human behavior. The publication mixes formats, including book promotions, Q&A…
Likely audience: readers interested in personal development
1 shared topic
- 13The FASO Way99K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
We Inspire Artists to Inspire the World. Learn How to Market Your Art in the 21st Century Creator Economy
Likely audience: creative professionals
1 shared topic
- 14In Retrospect with Frederick Joseph97K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
This is a space for reflection and reckoning. It looks at the world and the self in the same breath, tracing how culture, power, politics, and personal experience collide to shape who we are. Each piece seeks clarity in…
Likely audience: authors and writers
1 shared topic
- 15Patterns by Naomi Klein89K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday
Intellectual scaffolding for our age of serial shocks and deliberate discombobulation
Likely audience: political activists
1 shared topic
- 16Freddie deBoer70K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
From recent posts: Freddie deBoer publishes a bimonthly newsletter featuring essays on media ethics, progressive politics, and American economic history alongside subscriber-written content from a community of approximately 70,000…
Likely audience: Media critics
1 shared topic
- 17Good Thing Going69K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: Good Thing Going publishes a mix of personal essays on style, fashion interviews, and cultural commentary targeting readers interested in midlife reflection and sustainable living. The publication features recurring…
Likely audience: fashion enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 18From the Hardt63K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today
Book news, sales, and fun from #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author Helen Hardt!
Likely audience: book lovers
1 shared topic
- 19Catherine Shannon60K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago
A woman with ideas
Likely audience: Readers interested in personal essays
1 shared topic
- 20Shelf Space Sci-Fi46K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
From recent posts: Shelf Space Sci-Fi publishes promotional blurbs for discounted and free science fiction books, primarily space opera and military sci-fi series. It targets readers looking for ebook and audiobook deals on Kindle…
Likely audience: Kindle Unlimited subscribers
1 shared topic
- 21Redeeming Democracy by Robert P. Jones42K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post today
From recent posts: This publication covers Robert P. Jones's book tour, political analysis on Christian nationalism, and interviews regarding evangelical voters and democracy.
Likely audience: Social justice advocates
1 shared topic
- 22Thinking in Bets41K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago
Decision making in an uncertain world.
Likely audience: Individuals seeking financial optimization
1 shared topic
- 23The F*Them Theory 38K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday
From recent posts: The F*Them Theory is a culture-focused newsletter that alternates between book promotions for Keltie Knight's self-help work, fashion and lifestyle recommendations, and branded content for her Expedia travel series. It…
Likely audience: Self-help readers
1 shared topic
- 24Peter Navarro's Taking Back Trump's America38K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
The blueprint and battle cry for the modern MAGA movement with a mission to restore MAGA principles to both Congress and the White House. From President Trump's Chief China Hawk and trade czar.
Likely audience: readers
1 shared topic
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