Writing Fears alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Get the classic novel Dracula, emailed to you in real time as it happens.

Likely audience: Fans of Bram Stoker's Dracula

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Substacklast post Jun 12, 2026

From recent posts: Tethered: An Anthology of Magic publishes a rotating mix of witchcraft guides, personal essays on transformation, folklore biographies, and poetry for practitioners and readers of spiritual topics. The publication…

Likely audience: Astrology enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Tidings publishes literary serials, creative theory syllabi, and book promotion content for an audience of indie authors and literary readers. The publication mixes promotional serial updates with academic-style essays…

Likely audience: Authors

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SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

Collecting thoughts and feelings for safekeeping

Likely audience: Creative writers and artists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Daniele’s Substack publishes historical fiction, philosophy, and translation projects, including the author's novel about Caravaggio and a booklet of Nietzsche translations. The publication targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

From recent posts: Marginalia with Beth Allison Barr publishes historical essays and book excerpts focused on women's history, legal history, and religious studies. The publication mixes academic analysis with personal storytelling and…

Likely audience: Medieval historians and academics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

Frank Schaeffer takes a look at the world and says what has to be said. A Production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship.

Likely audience: Book readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

(A History in Eighteen Minds)

Likely audience: literary fiction readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Thyme, Place & Story publishes weekly book club read-alongs for Susan Albert's historical mystery series alongside seasonal essays on herbalism and culinary history. The publication targets readers interested in slow…

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Where the Witches Gather is a fortnightly newsletter that blends personal author updates, seasonal content, and astrology-themed writing craft. It promotes a paid subscription tier offering exclusive content such as…

Likely audience: Fantasy book readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 58 days ago

Exceptional books and reads far from the mainstream are recommended by an award-winning novelist, who also shares pearls from the world of travel, food and pop-culture. Surprising, discerning and always very…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Substack Bookstore publishes author interviews, book reviews, and curated catalogues of indie fiction and non-fiction titles, including historical fiction, romance, memoir, and children's literature. It serves…

Likely audience: Substack subscribers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: With Love from London publishes personal London dispatches, book roundups, and historical essays on Gilded Age Pasadena, alongside promotion for the author's novel The Queen of Roses. It targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Seasonal Living with Victoria Harrison publishes monthly newsletters blending witchcraft, folklore, and slow living activities like hearth magic and snail mail clubs. The publication targets readers seeking cozy autumn…

Likely audience: Seasonal living enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago

From recent posts: The Underlined publishes personal essays, book reviews, and industry commentary on topics ranging from historical fiction to consumer behavior. The publication features mixed formats including narrative reflections on…

Likely audience: book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

I'm Father Roderick: a priest, an author and a lifelong geek. Every week, I share new stories, reflections, and creative updates.

Likely audience: historical fiction writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

Finding Lost Voices weekly email that brings back the voices of those who have been forgotten or misremembered.

Likely audience: fitness enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

Integrate witchcraft into your daily life, and discover how to make your world a more enchanted place. Plus pop culture, history, style, spells, and more!

Likely audience: Busy witches

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Notes of Cheer by AJ Pearce publishes weekly literary content focused on book recommendations, the writing process, and reviews of mid-20th century fiction. The publication targets readers interested in literary fiction…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Likely audience: history enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

From recent posts: Christina on the Margins publishes personal essays and literary analysis from a writer navigating book tours and creative process. Content blends author updates, writing advice (such as overcoming block), and…

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: John Matthews' Little House of Myth and Legend publishes Arthurian and Celtic myth stories, including serialized fiction from Warriors of Arthur and essays on British foundation myths such as Brutus the Trojan. It is…

Likely audience: fantasy readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

Designing curated learning sanctuaries that nurture sustained attention, critical thinking, and cognitive resilience in the digital age.

Likely audience: educators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: April's Substack publishes weekly essays on historical fiction, reincarnation, and personal narratives about motherhood and identity. The content targets readers interested in speculative history, character studies, and…

Likely audience: historical fiction readers

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