Stefan's Stories alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Stefan's Stories (worldbuilding, newsletter subscriber growth and fiction writing). The closest matches are ink to spare, CRAFT TALK and Dren Production’s Newsletter. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Stefan's Stories

Stefan's Stories publishes short fiction pieces across horror and worldbuilding genres. Recent issues include an oral story about a narrator betraying priests during a war, a first-person horror story set in a…

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

    I’m an ICU doctor and a writer working on my first novel.

    Likely audience: Fiction writers

    2 shared topics

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    CRAFT TALK52K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    CRAFT TALK is a weekly newsletter about writing, creativity and productivity from author Jami Attenberg. This is also the home of #1000wordsofsummer, where, once a year, we write 1000 words a day together for two weeks…

    Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Dren Production's Newsletter publishes Kickstarter campaign announcements, Dungeons & Dragons monster and adventure content, and comic book event updates. It serves as a direct channel for the publisher's tabletop RPG…

    Likely audience: Kickstarter backers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication offers practical guides for aspiring novelists on craft, including narrative pacing, query letter strategies, and manuscript formatting. It targets writers seeking actionable advice on story development…

    Likely audience: Literary agents

    1 shared topic

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    From recent posts: Beyond with Jane Ratcliffe publishes a rotating mix of creative writing craft tutorials, author interviews, and personal essays on themes like female safety and literary pedagogy. The publication targets writers and…

    Likely audience: Aspiring writers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Fairy Tales by Caroline publishes a mix of personal essays on the writing process, author development strategies, and reproductive health advocacy. The publication targets aspiring and established writers seeking…

    Likely audience: Aspiring novelists

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

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    Likely audience: writers and authors

    1 shared topic

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    Pitch Your Novel9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Pitch Your Novel publishes interviews with debut novelists and literary agents, market analyses of book deals and advances, and practical guides on query letters and comp titles for fiction writers. It is aimed at…

    Likely audience: Literary agents

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    From recent posts: Tristezas de estimação publishes personal essays, literary industry observations, and reflections on mental health and social media influence. The publication targets writers, artists, and readers interested in the…

    Likely audience: Literary enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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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

    1 shared topic

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    Birds in the Hand8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    A PNW novelist's field notes on the natural world, the writing life, and the wonder in both.

    Likely audience: cycling enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    Writing, publishing, and building a sustainable fiction writing career, with NYT bestselling novelist Michelle Richmond

    Likely audience: Literary fiction writers

    1 shared topic

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    SolarPunk Stories7K subscribers

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    Let's make a deliciously sustainable future together

    Likely audience: solarpunk enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Devon Halliday6K subscribers

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    From recent posts: Devon Halliday publishes a mix of instructional guides on short story craft and feedback, personal updates on her writing career, and critiques of contemporary literary fiction. The content targets aspiring writers and…

    Likely audience: MFA students

    1 shared topic

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    freckleman644K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    Gay MM romance fiction, delivered "straight" to your inbox.

    Likely audience: Horror fiction readers

    1 shared topic

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    eleanorrobins4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

    Adventures in imagination, memory, and the way art births the world, via the deep history of humanity.

    Likely audience: writers and editors

    1 shared topic

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    Not a Writers Club4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

    a newsletter about life and writing

    Likely audience: fiction writers

    1 shared topic

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    nicolenyamweru3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    I like thinking, and writing what I think

    Likely audience: Kenyan readers

    1 shared topic

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    Language Arts3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Language Arts publishes literary criticism, curated reading lists, and interviews covering subgenres like Weird Girl Lit, disability representation in romance, and traditional writing forms. The publication also…

    Likely audience: Literary readers

    1 shared topic

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    readaurore3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    Read porn with a plotline. Erotic stories based on our own best experiences. Smart, sophisticated smut for the discerning reader.

    Likely audience: readers interested in erotic literature

    1 shared topic

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    angelinetrevena3K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    Overwhelmed by fantasy worldbuilding? I give writers and gamers the tools to go beyond just 'cool ideas' and build deeper, smarter, story-ready worlds.

    Likely audience: worldbuilders

    1 shared topic

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    Books & Banter3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

    From recent posts: Books & Banter publishes book reviews, author interviews, and personal reading reflections covering horror, speculative fiction, and literary criticism. The publication mixes these formats and targets readers interested…

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    thejoyofoldbooks3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    Reading and recommending the best old books you've never heard of

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    Top In Fiction2K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 29 days ago

    From recent posts: Top In Fiction publishes micro and short fiction, poetry, and serial chapters across horror, literary fiction, fantasy, and mystery, alongside writing contests and monthly literary roundups. It also runs community…

    Likely audience: paid newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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