Vita Contemplativa alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Vita Contemplativa (Poetry, Creative writing and Dreams and Sleep). The closest matches are A Gathering of Spirits , Short Story and Mystic Musings & Passionate Ponderings. 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
About Vita Contemplativa
Vita Contemplativa publishes poems, essays, and literary criticism focusing on themes like dreams, creative isolation, and the works of Emerson and Harold Bloom. The publication is for readers interested in the…
- Poetry
- Creative writing
- Dreams and Sleep
- Psychoanalysis
- 1A Gathering of Spirits 25K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: A Gathering of Spirits publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, interviews with musicians, and cultural commentary on topics ranging from gardening and linguistics to book censorship. The publication targets readers…
Likely audience: music enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 2Short Story15K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago
Author Payout = $100 + 50% of subscription revenue. No Fee to Apply. Readers get one quality story a month and support artists with their contributions.
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 3Mystic Musings & Passionate Ponderings9K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago
From recent posts: Mystic Musings & Passionate Ponderings publishes a mix of whimsical literary essays, mindfulness prompts, and spiritual reflections on topics like shamanism and book history. The publication also features content…
Likely audience: Substack subscribers
2 shared topics
- 4My Way Back8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago
I almost died. Now, I’m finding my way back. Poetry + prose for YOU at the intersection of art, faith, + belonging. Home to Poetry University.
Likely audience: Poets and writers
2 shared topics
- 5Glitch7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago
Glitch es un gesto, un ejercicio de pensamiento, un accidente intencional, un error de sistema. Un territorio que se sostiene en su propia tensión desde 2020. No tiene frecuencia clara, ni estructura definida, ni tema…
Likely audience: Literary critics
2 shared topics
- 6The In Between5K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 7SWWIM Every Day3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
From recent posts: SWWIM Every Day publishes personal essays, poetry, and literary interviews alongside announcements for its Reading Series and submission guidelines. The publication targets writers and readers interested in contemporary…
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 8Lighthouse 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
- 9Tortured Poets 3K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 19, 2026
From recent posts: Tortured Poets publishes serialized short stories and personal essays focused on mental health, grief, and family dynamics. The publication features literary fiction and psychological drama without commercial…
Likely audience: Mental health advocates
2 shared topics
- 10Empyrean Almanac 1K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
Hey..I’m a husband, dad, and film fan. I love to read about and discuss movies good and bad (especially bad). I may post some of my own from time to time (with an emphasis on horror) that I hope to get better at as I go.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 11Monafolkspeak1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
I'm a poet who loves the Bible and has a lot of questions.
Likely audience: Creative professionals
2 shared topics
- 12My Budding Life ♤1K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
✨✨✨ Remembering your Self ✨✨✨
Likely audience: Creative writers and poets
2 shared topics
- 13The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press Newsletter1K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press Newsletter publishes poetry, creative writing workshops, and literary interviews alongside community discussions on women's health and mental well-being. It serves writers, readers, and…
Likely audience: Creative writers
2 shared topics
- 14Ève Antonov1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago
Férue de décadence (celle du XIXe siècle) et aspirante écrivaine, j'écris sur la littérature, sur ma thèse, et je partage des morceaux poétiques & narratifs de mon propre cru 💌
Likely audience: Creative writers
2 shared topics
- 15
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
A short weekly note exploring the art, science, and philosophy of helping relationships, by a philosopher/psychotherapist
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 16
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
A novelist who refuses to warn. You were never going to listen anyway.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 17
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 37 days ago
Pixie Bruner is a writer and cervical cancer survivor and patient advocate. Her joints bend backwards due to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. She lives in the Event Horizon of Atlanta, GA with her doppelgänger and the most…
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 18
SubstackDaily · last post 7 days ago
Darkest desires. Lascivious likings. Longing. Soul driven intention.
Likely audience: Creative writers
2 shared topics
- 19
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago
Poetry, literature, and faith.
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 20
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago
I'm a writer, teacher, and my students' biggest fan. I want to learn and share everything about humaning and how to do it beautifully.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 21
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago
Stories from a poet and a clown.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 22
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago
Monthly essays, notes and observations - from my square of the map to yours.
Likely audience: writers
2 shared topics
- 23
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: Little Engines publishes short stories, poetry, and book promotions centered on themes like power, trauma, and music culture. The publication targets readers interested in literary fiction and experimental writing…
Likely audience: Book buyers
2 shared topics
- 24
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago
Creative writing inspiration and support.
Likely audience: poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
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