Let's Talk Memoir alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

Come hang out with a pop-culture-obsessed, antiracist, lefty, OG Blerd who lives in Oakland, CA.

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

Creating video explainers and podcasts.

Likely audience: Apple enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 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 3 days ago

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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Love, sensuality, creativity + the Beauty Way.

Likely audience: aspiring authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Good Thing Going publishes a mix of personal essays on style, fashion interviews, and cultural commentary targeting readers interested in midlife reflection and sustainable living. The publication features recurring…

Likely audience: fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

Discover extraordinary true stories celebrating the diversity of humanity.

Likely audience: memoir readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 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 2 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 7 days ago

From recent posts: The Money Memo publishes weekly business and finance articles focused on New Zealand-specific topics such as KiwiSaver reform, mortgage myths, and electric vehicle costs. The publication targets individuals seeking…

Likely audience: investors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: The Tidy Times publishes a mix of home organization guides, parenting resources, and book interviews alongside podcast episodes on productivity and writing. It serves readers interested in decluttering, holiday gift…

Likely audience: holiday shoppers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Try This At Home publishes essays on AI ethics, mindfulness, feminism, and education policy alongside occasional interviews and lifestyle tributes. The publication targets readers interested in human connection, mental…

Likely audience: Psychology and sociology researchers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

Likely audience: Medical freedom movement supporters

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

Calling bullshit on America’s love affair with Perfect Mamas

Likely audience: pop culture enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Code Story is a podcast featuring founders, tech leaders, CTO's, CEO's, and software architects, reflecting on their human story in creating world changing, disruptive digital products.

Likely audience: Startup founders

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast publishes interviews with ski resort executives and industry leaders alongside articles on resort operations, expansion plans, and business models. It serves as a resource for…

Likely audience: ski enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

From recent posts: Infinite Jaz publishes in-depth investigative reporting and podcast interviews focused on the Israel-Palestine conflict, settler violence, and independent journalism funding. The publication targets readers interested…

Likely audience: Journalists and media professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: GOOD THINKING publishes a monthly mix of essays, interviews, and cultural roundups focused on retail strategy, B2B marketing, and emerging consumer trends. The publication targets professionals and enthusiasts…

Likely audience: PR professionals

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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 2 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

Staying on top of what's cooking in HR, future of work, and leadership.

Likely audience: HR professionals

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