My Brilliant Friend alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

A woman with ideas

Likely audience: Readers interested in personal essays

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Unfiltered thoughts, stories, and moments.

Likely audience: young adults

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 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: Lifestyle enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

reflections and personal guides from the pov of someone in her twenties

Likely audience: Young adults entering their twenties

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Me and the Money Printer publishes a mix of satirical essays and personal finance columns, blending humor, grief, and market analysis for readers interested in trading signals and cultural commentary.

Likely audience: music enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Leer por leer is a Spanish-language personal essay newsletter by Amaya Ascunce that explores themes of mental health, family dynamics, and cultural reflection. The publication mixes short-form essays on topics ranging…

Likely audience: Remote workers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: ⁂ the utter publishes personal essays, journal entries, and creative reflections on mental health, identity, and the writing process. The publication targets writers and readers interested in introspective content…

Likely audience: writers and creative professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

Some things can't be unseen.

Likely audience: Adults reflecting on family dynamics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

From recent posts: Olivia's Substack publishes weekly personal essays, book recommendations, and lifestyle lists covering topics like home design, cooking, and travel disruptions. The publication targets readers interested in the author's…

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: This publication mixes personal essays, book reviews, and cultural travelogues with non-fiction narratives on history and trauma. It targets readers interested in literature, design, and personal storytelling.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Tristezas de estimação publishes personal essays, literary industry observations, and reflections on mental health and social media influence. The publication targets writers, artists, and readers interested in the…

Likely audience: Literary enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Open Secrets Magazine publishes first-person narratives, interviews, and essays on mental health, trauma, poverty, and personal relationships. The publication targets readers seeking in-depth stories on domestic abuse…

Likely audience: Personal essay readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: The Gusset publishes personal essays and DIY craft projects focusing on natural materials, fiber arts, and seasonal activities. It targets readers interested in hands-on creative hobbies and reflective narratives about…

Likely audience: craft enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

the underbelly of poetry, essay and fiction - read for a kick in the chest or a kiss on the lips. OR if you're lucky — both.

Likely audience: Creative writers and poets

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago

Indagini, segreti e relazioni pericolose. Iscriviti per entrare nel mondo dei miei libri, tra casi da risolvere e storie da vivere — e ricevi il racconto gratuito "Il terzo incomodo".

Likely audience: Italian readers interested in fiction

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Substacklast post Jul 9, 2026

​Catálogo abierto de lo que pasa por mi cabeza (y por las calles de mi país)

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Lady Liberty publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural critiques, and legal analyses covering topics ranging from political ideology and consumer behavior to domestic life and criminal justice. The…

Likely audience: writers and essayists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: LAIŠKAI IŠ HAVAJŲ publishes a mix of personal essays, cultural commentary, and interviews from a Lithuanian-American perspective on topics ranging from feminism and toxic relationships to film reviews and business…

Likely audience: Creative writers and bloggers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

A Sunday email with links to the quiet, odd and poetic web.

Likely audience: Open source contributors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: The Morning Line publishes a rotating mix of sports journalism, entertainment reviews, and personal essays covering topics like NFL analysis, MLB ownership, and pop culture. It serves readers interested in current…

Likely audience: Sports journalists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

A thoughtful travel newsletter for women. Recommended by Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights), The Points Guy, Morning Brew, and The Good Trade.

Likely audience: Budget-conscious travelers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

Likely audience: queer individuals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: My So-Called Life publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, travel memoirs, and literary fiction featuring surreal narratives, relationship struggles, and cultural observations. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Qstack publishes LGBTQIA+ advocacy content, historical overviews of Pride Month, and personal essays from community members. The publication also includes interviews with experts on sexual violence and occasional poetry…

Likely audience: Community organizers

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