The March Xness Substack alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The March Xness Substack (Holiday essays, Creative writing and Charity fundraising). The closest matches are The Hartmann Report, Words That Matter and Jardín Mental. 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
About The March Xness Substack
Essays about music, memory, and culture, especially in a March Madness-style single-elimination bracket each March.
- Holiday essays
- Creative writing
- Charity fundraising
- Newsletter promotion
- 1The Hartmann Report172K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
A Daily Newsletter of Renaissance Thinking about Progressive Politics, Economics, Science, and the Political News Issues of Our Day
Likely audience: paid subscribers
1 shared topic
- 2Words That Matter138K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 3Jardín Mental98K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
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
1 shared topic
- 4Sub Club88K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Submission opportunities for creative and professional writers.
Likely audience: Aspiring writers
1 shared topic
- 5Home 84K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
I'm a UK-based author and journalist. This is my journal x my Notes app - mostly books, food, interiors, clothes, shopping, home life, plus observations and enthusiasms.
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 6The Ghost67K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 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
1 shared topic
- 7Letters from Hasif44K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Unfiltered thoughts, stories, and moments.
Likely audience: people experiencing social anxiety in relationships
1 shared topic
- 8David Whyte44K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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
1 shared topic
- 9Tartufo Club39K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 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
1 shared topic
- 10Before and After the Book Deal39K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 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
1 shared topic
- 11Memoir Land36K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
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
1 shared topic
- 12The Clearing by Katherine May35K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
A newsletter and community for wild minds, winterers and enchantment-seekers with internationally bestselling author Katherine May.
Likely audience: Podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 13Patti Callahan Henry 33K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: Patti Callahan Henry publishes weekly newsletters featuring personal essays on health, travel, and seasonal transitions alongside book promotion and podcast announcements. The content mixes creative nonfiction with…
Likely audience: Book lovers and readers
1 shared topic
- 14Coffuelled 32K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago
From recent posts: Coffuelled is a Spanish-language publication dedicated to personal essays on creative writing, mental health, and self-improvement. It features reflective articles on topics such as spiritual healing, writing workshops…
Likely audience: creatives
1 shared topic
- 15Out of the Blue30K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago
By writer and artist Mari Andrew, exploring life's full range of colors
Likely audience: essay readers
1 shared topic
- 16UX Psychology28K subscribers
Substacklast post Aug 10, 2026
From recent posts: UX Psychology publishes research on cognitive psychology, user behavior, and the intersection of AI with human decision-making. The publication targets UX researchers and product leaders, covering topics such as…
Likely audience: Product managers
1 shared topic
- 17Narratively Academy27K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
A community for writers to hone your craft and develop all the tools to pursue your writing and publishing dreams.
Likely audience: Struggling writers
1 shared topic
- 18The Good Journey with Ijeoma Oluo27K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
Writing, life, and writing life
Likely audience: Book authors
1 shared topic
- 19A Gathering of Spirits 25K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: A Gathering of Spirits publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, music interviews, and cultural commentary focused on art, language, and literature. The publication targets independent creators and readers interested…
Likely audience: supporting subscribers
1 shared topic
- 20Joyce Carol Oates: A Writer's Journal 25K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 21Miaverse25K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: Miaverse publishes short-form fantasy fiction, author interviews, and book promotion narratives centered on Mia Sands' magical realism series. The publication targets readers interested in creative writing struggles…
Likely audience: Romance novel readers
1 shared topic
- 22Writers' Hour Magazine24K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Writers' Hour Magazine publishes weekly writing prompts, contest announcements, and workshop schedules for writers seeking creative exercises and community events. The publication focuses on observation writing and…
Likely audience: Aspiring writers
1 shared topic
- 23ONLY POEMS DAILY24K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: ONLY POEMS DAILY publishes a mix of original poetry, interviews with poets, and seasonal or thematic verses. Content ranges from reflective pieces on grief and mortality to satirical takes on social media and…
Likely audience: Creative writers
1 shared topic
- 24Say Less by Larry Smith & The Six-Word Memoir Project24K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 days ago
From recent posts: Say Less publishes six-word memoir interviews with authors, journalists, and cultural figures alongside profiles of community members and event promotions. The content spans creative writing, journalism, media theory…
Likely audience: literary enthusiasts
1 shared topic
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