Qtimes’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Qtimes’s Substack (African literature, Literary festivals and Writing workshops). The closest matches are African Literature & Comics, The Shit No One Tells You About Writing and Five Things I've Learned. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Qtimes’s Substack
We aspire to present African narratives in a readily accessible and easily digestible manner. Our commitment lies in imparting knowledge about African history and culture through diverse mediums, including films, books…
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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago
CONVERGENCE: It is the convergence of the pen and pencil; the written word and doodling. The convergence of authors and cartoonists with a bias to Africa; the stories; the conversations around these art forms and their…
Likely audience: Comic book artists and illustrators
2 shared topics
- 2The Shit No One Tells You About Writing90K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
A twice weekly newsletter chock-full of guidance and support from publishing industry insiders. Expect author interviews, guest blogs, giveaways, and more!
Likely audience: Published authors
1 shared topic
- 3Five Things I've Learned87K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 4Write or Die Magazine (Forever Workshop)66K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
Making sense of the writing world.
Likely audience: Established authors
1 shared topic
- 5Commonplace Philosophy51K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Philosophy for everyday life.
Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 6Jen Hamilton48K subscribers
Substacklast post May 18, 2026
From recent posts: Jen Hamilton publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, industry analysis, and professional advice from the perspective of a nurse turned author. The content covers her transition from a charge nurse to a NYT…
Likely audience: Aspiring authors
1 shared topic
- 7David Perell's How I Write46K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday
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
1 shared topic
- 8Before and After the Book Deal39K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago
Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a…
Likely audience: Aspiring authors
1 shared topic
- 9Chapter Break39K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: Chapter Break publishes interviews with authors, literary agents, and industry professionals focusing on the publishing process, writing habits, and creative challenges. The publication targets writers seeking practical…
Likely audience: Aspiring authors
1 shared topic
- 10Gaza Poets Society36K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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
1 shared topic
- 11Live Your Story32K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
From recent posts: Live Your Story publishes author updates, book tour schedules, and promotional announcements for Kristy Woodson Harvey's novels and related merchandise. The publication targets her readership and fans of contemporary…
Likely audience: Local community members
1 shared topic
- 12How to Write (and Edit) a Book26K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: This publication offers practical guides for aspiring novelists on craft, including narrative pacing, query letter strategies, and manuscript formatting. It targets writers seeking actionable advice on story development…
Likely audience: Literary agents
1 shared topic
- 13emmareadstoomuch25K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Emmareadstoomuch publishes weekly lists of book reviews, reading habits, and niche literary recommendations for avid readers seeking curated fiction. The publication mixes personal essays on reading strategies with…
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 14The Empire of the Tiny Onion25K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: The publication focuses on horror comics and graphic novels, regularly covering Kickstarter campaigns for new releases, convention announcements (particularly New York Comic Con), and exclusive merchandise drops. Its…
Likely audience: Comic book readers
1 shared topic
- 15Writers' Hour Magazine24K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Writers' Hour Magazine publishes weekly writing prompts, contest announcements, and workshop schedules for writers seeking creative exercises and community events. The publication focuses on observation writing and…
Likely audience: Aspiring writers
1 shared topic
- 16Behind the Balance Sheet24K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Behind the Balance Sheet publishes a weekly mix of long-form essays, podcast interviews, and industry analysis covering value investing, private equity, behavioral economics, and AI. The publication targets investors…
Likely audience: Authors seeking better revenue terms
1 shared topic
- 17Maya C. Popa22K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago
Writing on the inner conditions of sustainable creative work
Likely audience: Poets and poets-in-training
1 shared topic
- 18DHK 郵報22K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: DHK 郵報 publishes a mix of book publishing industry analysis, cultural preservation initiatives, and personal essays on travel and library management. Its audience includes readers interested in the intersection of print…
Likely audience: Digital content creators
1 shared topic
- 19Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette20K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette publishes weekly threads and promotional posts focused on creative writing challenges, workshops, and community intensives for aspiring writers. The publication consistently…
Likely audience: fiction writers
1 shared topic
- 20Daniele’s Substack18K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 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
1 shared topic
- 21The Creative Shift by Dan Blank16K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: The Creative Shift by Dan Blank publishes essays on writer marketing, publishing industry trends, and work-life balance for authors and creatives. Content mixes strategic advice on audience outreach with reflective…
Likely audience: writers
1 shared topic
- 22Olivia’s Substack13K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 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
1 shared topic
- 23The Art of Flash Fiction 12K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: The Art of Flash Fiction publishes critiques, writing prompts, and analyses of short stories for an audience of creative writers and literary enthusiasts. It regularly features workshops, retreats, and deep dives into…
Likely audience: Flash fiction writers
1 shared topic
- 24Agent Alert12K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: Agent Alert publishes weekly lists of literary agents currently open to manuscript queries, detailing their genre preferences, published titles, and contact links for aspiring authors. The newsletter occasionally…
Likely audience: Aspiring authors
1 shared topic
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