Field Notes For The Living alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Field Notes For The Living (Poetry, Black literature and Queer experience). The closest matches are Herrera Words , Wayfarer Magazine and The West's Awake. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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    Herrera Words 15K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Herrera Words publishes essays, interviews, and cultural commentary focused on LGBTQ+ history, queer community spaces, and social justice issues within San Francisco and beyond. The publication features personal…

    Likely audience: Queer community members

    2 shared topics

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    Wayfarer Magazine7K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Since 2011, Wayfarer Magazine has been offering literature, interviews, and art with the intention to inspire our readers and highlight the power for agency and change-making that each individual holds.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    The West's Awake6K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    Irish Writer.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Multipolar Press5K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    Multipolar Press brings together writers from different cultural backgrounds to explore a traditional multipolar world beyond the liberal narrative of the decaying unipolar order.

    Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

    2 shared topics

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    Lighthouse 3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Lighthouse publishes a rotating mix of human interest stories, author interviews, poetry, and spiritual essays, primarily targeting readers interested in Ukrainian culture, Substack publishing, and personal philosophy…

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

    Short sometimes lyrical essays of quiet observation.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  7. 7

    SubstackDaily · last post 11 days ago

    I'm a writer.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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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

    2 shared topics

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    Substacklast post Jul 13, 2026

    Random thoughts of a retired trainman

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Glenn Greenwald307K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    Independent, unencumbered analysis and investigative reporting, captive to no dogma or faction.

    Likely audience: Community members

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    The Quiet Life is for people who love quiet, depth, and beauty, and is read in all 193 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Join us for art, ideas, consolations, and candlelight chats. You'll never be forced to do anything…

    Likely audience: Psychology enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Feed Me200K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Feed Me publishes a rotating mix of New York City cultural events, media industry news, and local lifestyle guides across multiple editions including DC. The publication blends restaurant reviews, fashion updates, and…

    Likely audience: New York City residents

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 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

    1 shared topic

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    Katie Phang147K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Katie Phang publishes a weekly newsletter blending federal legal analysis, policy critique, and personal updates on her Epstein lawsuit. The content mixes hard-hitting essays on the Trump administration's judicial and…

    Likely audience: Legal professionals

    1 shared topic

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    Dead Poets Daily146K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Poetry Unbound133K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    Open your world with poetry

    Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    الأدب والفن133K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Arabic literature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Poetic Outlaws 89K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Music fans

    1 shared topic

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    Good Food Jobs84K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 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

    1 shared topic

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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

    1 shared topic

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    How We Grow80K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    One weekly essay for the go-getter building wealth, freedom, and living life on her own terms.

    Likely audience: Content creators

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post May 13, 2026

    Read Max is now on Patreon! Don't subscribe below! Instead, visit and subscribe at https://maxread.email

    Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    respondendo62K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 26, 2026

    assine o respondendo! é grátis, a menos que você queira me dar 10 reais. aí custa dez reais.

    Likely audience: podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    A History of Mankind59K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 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

    1 shared topic

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