Alien Nation alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

On writing and life. Long-form musings on the nature of creativity and the essence of everything. Some poems, too.

Likely audience: Creative professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The Chatner publishes a mix of personal essays, literary translations, and cultural commentary. Content spans interviews on classic cinema and Rorschach tests to first-person reporting from senior living front desks and…

Likely audience: facility managers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

Writing, life, and writing life

Likely audience: Book authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Misfits & Daydreamers publishes author interviews, writing process essays, and industry advice focused on independent publishing, traditional publishing realities, and overcoming burnout. The content targets writers…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

Music, books, movies, work, football, TV and so on.

Likely audience: music enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 23, 2026

From recent posts: Sarah's Notebook publishes weekly writing logs and occasional author announcements focusing on novel development, creative productivity, and mental health. The content is directed at writers seeking practical insights…

Likely audience: romance novel readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: #amwriting publishes weekly essays on the creative writing process, author development, and the mental habits of writers. The publication features interviews with authors, reflective pieces on writing tools and mindset…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

Escorpiana, escritora, bruja y artista

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: The Creative Way Collective publishes interviews with authors, essays on writing craft and career challenges, and promotional content for its paid membership community. The publication targets writers seeking…

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

Pentru cei care au o carte în ei și au găsit deja zece motive bune să n-o scrie. Vorbim despre marketing, monetizare, mindset, blocaje creative și curajul de a lua deciziile care contează... Oricum™. Chiar și atunci…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Vanessa Riley's Write of Passage publishes essays on writing habits, story development, and creative process alongside non-fiction on criminal justice, immigration, and educational equity. The publication features…

Likely audience: Published authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 39 days ago

Indagini, segreti e relazioni pericolose. Iscriviti per entrare nel mondo dei miei libri, tra casi da risolvere e storie da vivere — e ricevi il racconto gratuito "Il terzo incomodo".

Likely audience: Italian readers interested in fiction

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago

Professor de literatura e escrita criativa. Ensaísta e crítico literário. Autor de vários livros.

Likely audience: fiction writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

Psychology ideas to help you write better.

Likely audience: Creative professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: Ann's Substack publishes weekly essays on the writing life, covering workshops, travel, and domestic challenges for aspiring and practicing writers. The content mixes personal anecdotes about knitting and NYC life with…

Likely audience: knitters and craft enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

An inside look at the economics of publishing today as I share all of the data from sales, royalties, expenses and profits from selling over a half million books.

Likely audience: aspiring authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: Notes from a Nervous Writer publishes personal essays and diary-style reflections on the creative process, mental health, and literary consumption by a novelist. The publication focuses on the intersection of…

Likely audience: aspiring writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Shaved Meats, Piled High is a personal blog featuring essays on music analysis, travel planning, and literary criticism alongside memoirs and writing process reflections. The publication mixes formats including lists…

Likely audience: Music enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

Escritor, editor y periodista. Autor de Ikigai. Última novela: "Viaje a Andrómeda" (2025)

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 40 days ago

From recent posts: A Sense of Wander publishes essays on writing process, solitude, travel philosophy, and cultural observation. The publication targets writers and travelers seeking depth over quantity, featuring personal reflections and…

Likely audience: writers and authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 48 days ago

Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

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