Pencilling Out alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

A newsletter about London

Likely audience: London residents

2 shared topics

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 8 days ago

sex, psychedelics, and social analysis

Likely audience: Rationality community members

1 shared topic

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

Join 54,000+ preparedness-minded Americans. Know what’s happening, what matters and what to do next.

Likely audience: French citizens

1 shared topic

SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

I'm Sam Jacobs. Every Sunday at 10am ET, I write about business, leadership, AI, and the strange experience of trying to make sense of the world. I’m CEO of Pavilion, co-host of the Topline podcast, and bestselling…

Likely audience: philosophers of technology

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 26, 2026

From recent posts: Planet: Critical publishes reflective personal essays from members of The Grove collective on themes of urban sociology, immigration history, and ecological crisis. The publication targets readers interested in cultural…

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

1 shared topic

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Tell Me How This Ends publishes a mix of political satire, policy reporting, and personal essays on outdoor experiences. The publication targets readers interested in US politics, healthcare policy, and the intersection…

Likely audience: political commentators

1 shared topic

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Fashion, culture, and the pursuit of beauty.

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

From recent posts: The S is a 5 publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, travelogues, and cultural observations covering topics from mental health and retail trends to live comedy and aging. The publication targets readers interested…

Likely audience: writers and content creators

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features essays on moral philosophy, social behavior, and identity politics, ranging from fraternity reform to the ethics of astrology. It is written for an audience interested in critical analysis of…

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Frequent Criers Club publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, fashion lists, and self-help guides covering topics like gender relations, mental health, and content strategy. It targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: feminist activists

1 shared topic

SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

Independent content from Spain.

Likely audience: Travelers visiting Madrid

1 shared topic

SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Likely audience: cannabis enthusiasts

1 shared topic

SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Elliot Paisley publishes a rotating mix of film criticism, cultural commentary, and personal essays on topics ranging from horror cinema to social etiquette. The publication targets readers interested in pop culture…

Likely audience: Party planners

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

Your weekly breakdown of all things Gen Z, curated by the young minds at Thred Media.

Likely audience: Gaming enthusiasts

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago

A monthly newsletter on cities—our streets, spaces, and urban lives—and how they're rapidly changing.

Likely audience: urban planners

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 2, 2026

Reflexões e estratégias para lobos solitários.

Likely audience: Psychology enthusiasts

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 2 days ago

USA and World Current and/or Recent affairs - whatever else I like

Likely audience: Parents

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago

Reflections on Literature, Film, Poetry, Music, and all the other art I'm privileged to imbibe.

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

1 shared topic