Peter Alsop’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

Poet, filmmaker, & artist in Paris—sharing what's in my life and on my mind. 🇫🇷 A space for fellow francophiles, cinephiles, poetic wanderers, and curious creatives.

Likely audience: Poets and writers

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Substacklast post Aug 6, 2026

Undercraft is a creative practice that invokes waking dreams, one that can be cultivated by writers, filmmakers, artists, musicians, and other creative people, such as scientists and mathematicians.

Likely audience: Poets and writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad publishes poetry, essays, and community-focused journaling content for readers interested in mental health, spiritual wellness, and creative writing.

Likely audience: Poets and writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

No commentary, no ads, just poetry from the greats.

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

Open your world with poetry

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago

وإن مضيت فقولي لم يكن بطلاً، وكان طفلي ومحبوبي وقيثاري — ادب سعودي

Likely audience: Arabic literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

#1 NYT best-selling author of The Familiar, Ninth House, Shadow & Bone, Six of Crows, The Invisible Parade, and suchlike🌙

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

A place for the outlaws of poetry and the written word.

Likely audience: Music fans

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Five Things I've Learned publishes weekly cultural updates, writing workshops, and on-demand classes for writers and literary enthusiasts. The publication mixes live author sessions, literary news, and promotional…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

Satisfying the hunger for meaningful work since 2010, GFJ is more than a job board: we are a community, and a bridge toward futures full of possibility. Our weekly newsletter feeds the soul, connecting you to inspiring…

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

A celebration of poetry and historical interest pieces

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

The entire history of mankind, in regular installments. Not just European stuff, but the history of all mankind, from the Americas to Sub-Saharan Africa & Oceania

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

CRAFT TALK is a weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity from author Jami Attenberg. This is also the home of #1000wordsofsummer, where, once a year, we write 1000 words a day together for two weeks…

Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: David Whyte publishes essays on emotional psychology, poetry, and personal travel reflections. The publication features literary events and intimate explorations of family dynamics and mortality.

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

writing toward aliveness

Likely audience: Content creators

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

On wriggling through a creative life—with lessons and insights from novelists, painters, poets, filmmakers, and musicians delivered to your inbox every other Tuesday. From the author of Daily Rituals: How Artists Work.

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: The Gaza Poets Society publishes poetry, essays, and literary announcements centered on the Gaza conflict, consistently pairing artistic content with requests for financial support to fund cultural work. The publication…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: Showcase is a digital literary magazine published by C&R Press that features short fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction exploring themes of grief, trauma, and resilience. The publication operates as a…

Likely audience: Literary writers and poets

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Alphabet Soup publishes essays, short stories, and poetry addressing mental health, social media dynamics, Israeli politics, and literature. The publication currently features content on the October 7 attacks, the…

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: This publication profiles Nigerian and African-American artists, directors, and industry figures through biographical essays and in-depth interviews. It covers topics ranging from music video direction and artist…

Likely audience: Music industry professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: The Metropolitan Review publishes literary criticism, book reviews, and narrative fiction covering diverse topics from rural farming life to French philosophy and Korean cinema. The publication serves a general audience…

Likely audience: Literary critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: A Gathering of Spirits publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, interviews with musicians, and cultural commentary on topics ranging from gardening and linguistics to book censorship. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: music enthusiasts

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