Dear Reader, I'm lost alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Dear Reader, I'm lost (home renovation, property investment and small business). The closest matches are Kate Spicer says Sort Yourself Out, The Maker's Road and Homeward. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Dear Reader, I'm lost
Letters from a writer navigating the world with absolutely no sense of direction.
Full profile- 1Kate Spicer says Sort Yourself Out4K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: Kate Spicer's newsletter publishes essays on rural living, freelance finance, and health policy history. It targets writers and professionals navigating practical industry challenges alongside broader social issues.
Likely audience: Substack writers
2 shared topics
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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago
For independent US retailers who want to source directly, travel smarter, and own their story.
Likely audience: retail industry professionals
2 shared topics
- 3Homeward607K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
A top-to-bottom renovation, design finds, and hard life questions—the nitty gritty of creating our home in Ojai, CA. Plus, input from experts and all of you! A researched, opinionated resource from Amanda Hesser of…
Likely audience: DIY enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 4The Home Edit Group Chat298K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
Keep up with Clea & Joanna as they build The Home Edit, navigate their 40s, and pull back the curtain on their friendship, their routines, and their real lives
Likely audience: pet owners
1 shared topic
- 5Cheap Old Houses200K+ subscribers
beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
The most incredible houses for sale for under $150,000, as featured on HGTV + Buzzfeed
Likely audience: Real estate investors
1 shared topic
- 6Brown History93K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
Uncolonizing the past. Uncolonizing you.
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 7Home School67K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago
Learn how to make your home feel more like you. Not an inspo photo. Not a micro trend. You!
Likely audience: Homeowners planning renovations
1 shared topic
- 8BREAD RELIGION50K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago
dove la farina diventa arte
Likely audience: Food critics
1 shared topic
- 9The Philadelphia Networker46K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago
From recent posts: The Philadelphia Networker is a local business newsletter that publishes a mix of news articles, job listings, and networking event announcements. Its coverage includes startup funding, real estate developments…
Likely audience: small business owners
1 shared topic
- 10Lili Barbery34K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago
L'inspiration est plus forte lorsqu'elle est partagée
Likely audience: French newsletter readers
1 shared topic
- 11Téo & O Mini Mundo24K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
Uma tirinha nova toda quinta-feira, enviada diretamente para o seu e-mail.
Likely audience: planners and organizers
1 shared topic
- 12The Pittsburgh Networker21K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago
The local newsletter that uncovers what matters most to Pittsburgh business professionals.
Likely audience: Pittsburgh business professionals
1 shared topic
- 13more, please by rachel mansfield20K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: More, Please by Rachel Mansfield is a personal lifestyle newsletter that blends weekly meal-planning guides with product recommendations and home renovation updates. Each issue typically features a curated dinner…
Likely audience: home cooks
1 shared topic
- 14Joie De Vivre20K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Joie De Vivre is a lifestyle publication featuring personal essays, home renovation guides, and travel stories from its author. The content mixes DIY project updates, interior design advice, and reflections on women's…
Likely audience: DIY enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 15Letters from Tuscany20K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: Letters from Tuscany publishes seasonal Italian recipes, cooking class promotions, and lifestyle updates for an audience interested in Tuscan travel and culinary education. The publication mixes personal essays on home…
Likely audience: Home cooks interested in Italian cuisine
1 shared topic
- 16YukiHomes19K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Yuki Homes is the go-to publication for foreigners who want to buy, invest, and live in Japan.
Likely audience: Real estate investors
1 shared topic
- 17Work Wife19K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Work Wife publishes personal essays and curated product lists covering home renovation, influencer income, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle topics. It targets readers interested in first-person accounts of spending…
Likely audience: Parents of young children
1 shared topic
- 18Callie Coles18K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Callie Coles publishes a series of personal essays detailing her preparation for a multi-week endurance race in Patagonia, covering themes of family life, travel, and outdoor fitness. The content focuses on her physical…
Likely audience: parents
1 shared topic
- 19Contacto PYMES16K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago
CPA from Puerto Rico sharing insights on finance, AI, and business growth. Helping entrepreneurs and professionals make smarter decisions through tech, planning, and education.
Likely audience: Operations managers
1 shared topic
- 20decor8 by Holly Becker14K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago
Bestselling author Holly Becker explores interiors, creative living, and the ways our homes shape our lives.
Likely audience: Interior designers
1 shared topic
- 21Designer's Digest8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
Think of this as the group chat where I overshare about design. The process, the sources, the decisions, and the stuff that doesn't make it into the videos.
Likely audience: Interior designers
1 shared topic
- 22Between8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Between publishes diary-style entries and personal journals documenting daily life in France, focusing on gardening, home maintenance, cooking, and seasonal transitions. The publication targets readers interested in…
Likely audience: seasonal gardeners
1 shared topic
- 23Getting Stuff Done 8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
Getting Stuff Done! By Sally Hurman A newsletter that drops every Sunday at 8.30 am - we chat all things life, interiors, what to wear, brilliant finds and accessories, and creating a community where we get stuff done.
Likely audience: Homeowners
1 shared topic
- 24Travelling Taste by ITALIANBARK®8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago
A personal edit of interiors, design, trends and changing taste: daily finds, observations and deeper stories. By arch. Elisabetta Rizzato
Likely audience: Design students
1 shared topic
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