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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

From recent posts: Five Things I've Learned publishes live and on-demand classes where writers, artists, and journalists share practical lessons from their careers. It is aimed at readers interested in writing craft, creative process, and…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

Discover extraordinary true stories celebrating the diversity of humanity.

Likely audience: memoir readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

Jack Raines' essays on all things behavioral finance, markets, work, and life.

Likely audience: writers and authors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Four verticals edited by Sari Botton: MEMOIR MONDAY, collab w/ Granta, Narratively, The Rumpus, Orion, The Walrus, Electric Lit, LitHub, Oldster; FIRST PERSON SINGULAR original essays; THE LIT LAB interviews + craft…

Likely audience: paid newsletter subscribers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

An ad-free space where we can cleanly unpack the messiness of pop culture - from cultural commentator, recovering theater kid and fashion columnist Evan Ross Katz.

Likely audience: Parents navigating divorce

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 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

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Substacklast post Jul 22, 2026

From recent posts: Well-Read Black Girl publishes a mix of personal essays on motherhood, mental health, and creative recovery alongside roundups of writing grants, residencies, and literary resources. The publication serves writers and…

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Munch Menus publishes a weekly mix of parenting advice, recipes, and cultural roundups for parents navigating childcare and personal challenges. The publication features practical guides like lunchbox planners and…

Likely audience: Parents with young children

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

Popular is a twice-weekly newsletter on creativity, process, research, and making something of your own.

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago

From recent posts: The publication features personal essays, memoirs, and literary event coverage focusing on themes of family dynamics, therapy, and cultural experiences. It serves writers and readers interested in memoir writing, mental…

Likely audience: Parents and caregivers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Dana DuBois | I Write Out Loud is a culture-focused newsletter blending personal essays, memoir writing, and audio storytelling. Recent issues cover topics such as digital privacy in relationships, San Francisco…

Likely audience: memoir writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Ana Holanda publishes personal essays on family memoir and aging alongside promotional content for her online writing courses. The publication mixes reflective literary pieces with direct calls to action for beginners…

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

The Forgiveness Project's official Newsletter

Likely audience: Community organizers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

Cultural Pith, Terrible Secrets and Quality Rants. Two fresh original pieces and two obscure throwback articles a month, with audio performances and oil paintings for all.

Likely audience: Aspiring memoirists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 8, 2026

A space where I write to notice, reflect, and make sense of the world in fragments

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: The Full English publishes opinion essays and advice columns focused on interpersonal dynamics, family relationships, workplace boundaries, and marriage. The publication targets readers seeking practical strategies for…

Likely audience: married couples

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

Essays & interviews on motherhood, marriage, and divorce

Likely audience: Feminist advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

Likely audience: readers of Chinese memoirs

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

Elle explores an alternative lifestyle.

Likely audience: Readers of adult fiction

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: TCF Emails publishes a rotating mix of author interviews, cultural criticism, and personal essays covering memoir writing, feminism, art history, and gender dynamics. The newsletter targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026

From recent posts: What Comes Next? publishes a rotating mix of creative writing pieces, short stories, and workshop announcements. The content spans memoir, satire, and philosophical reflections on memory and the creative process.

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

💡 Sutoscience is where bestselling author Amy Suto plays mad scientist with the craft — opening up the behind-the-scenes of writing books, the craft of writing romance and fantasy books, and growing a six-figure…

Likely audience: Thriller novel readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Writers' Haven by Christine Wolf is a newsletter that blends memoir writing instruction with personal essays on niche topics like marathon running and health conditions. It regularly features "Huddles" — live…

Likely audience: creative writing students

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