Marissa’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

Writing, life, and writing life

Likely audience: Book authors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Deuxmoi publishes entertainment-industry updates, casting corrections, and weekly cheat sheets for celebrity and TV news followers. It also hosts subscriber live events and directs readers to the Substack app for mobile…

Likely audience: newsletter readers

1 shared topic

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

A twice weekly newsletter chock-full of guidance and support from publishing industry insiders. Expect author interviews, guest blogs, giveaways, and more!

Likely audience: Literary agents

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

Keeping up with the gender data gap (and whatever else takes my fancy).

Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

4x founder. Exited. Investor Anthropic ❤️‍🔥 I build AI agents and teach women to do the same. Delegate the shit you hate to AI and get your time back. 👾🌈

Likely audience: Sales professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Yoga for when you're too tired to do yoga. Perfect for stretching out tight bodies and soothing fizzy minds. Come get your spark back, you fabulous but exhausted human. All sessions can be done without changing your…

Likely audience: subscription service users

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: David Perell's How I Write publishes weekly interviews with bestselling authors, screenwriters, and literary figures discussing their specific writing processes, craft techniques, and the intersection of technology and…

Likely audience: writers

1 shared topic

SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

An emotional scrapbook of the Internet.

Likely audience: Tech enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Melissa Radke's newsletter publishes a mix of personal essays on faith, family, and social dynamics alongside her co-hosted podcast episodes covering relationship advice and viral culture. The content targets an…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: FlakPhoto Digest publishes a rotating mix of seasonal photography features, personal essays on visual arts theory, and curated showcases of photographer portfolios. It serves an audience of photography enthusiasts and…

Likely audience: photography enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Real, surreal, & brutally beautiful writing ✦ Free submissions ✦ Pays $50-$200 ✦ Independent, ad-free, & reader-supported

Likely audience: creative writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: The Storytelling Edge publishes a weekly mix of business strategy, sales tactics, and creative writing advice from author Joel Lazer, with a recurring focus on AI content detection and authenticity. The publication…

Likely audience: Marketing professionals

1 shared topic

Substacklast post Jun 17, 2026

From recent posts: Beautiful Terrible Things publishes a mix of personal essays on content creation and paid articles promoting AI business tools, automation classes, and the AI Accelerator Summit. The publication targets entrepreneurs…

Likely audience: Storytellers and writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Pia Baroncini's newsletter blends fashion design, lifestyle, and personal essays on parenting and mental health with curated shopping guides and influencer culture critiques. The publication mixes direct product…

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 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

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

Once a month: an essay on the creative life, a recipe worth making, what I'm reading, a giveaway, and a kitten.

Likely audience: Book readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Welcome to the creative explorations of writer and creativity coach Joanna Phoenix, who shares heartfelt insights on storytelling and growth. JOIN US—for kindness, curiosity, and community.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: The Lighthouse publishes serialized creative writing, film criticism, and historical fiction featuring author Michael Koehler's work on the novel HOUSE OF SNOW and interviews with directors like Chloé Zhao. The…

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette publishes weekly threads and promotional posts focused on creative writing challenges, workshops, and community intensives for aspiring writers. The publication consistently…

Likely audience: fiction writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Beata Tiškevič publishes a mix of satirical essays, personal reflections on psychology and relationships, and promotional content for her productivity planner. The publication targets readers interested in emotional…

Likely audience: Lithuanian readers

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Misfits & Daydreamers publishes author interviews, writing process essays, and industry advice focused on independent publishing, traditional publishing realities, and overcoming burnout. The content targets writers…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

Music, books, movies, work, football, TV and so on.

Likely audience: music enthusiasts

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 23, 2026

From recent posts: Sarah's Notebook publishes weekly writing logs and occasional author announcements focusing on novel development, creative productivity, and mental health. The content is directed at writers seeking practical insights…

Likely audience: romance novel readers

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