The Bagatelles alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Bagatelles (creative writing, psychological horror and philosophy). The closest matches are David Whyte, Dailyness and Glitch. 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 The Bagatelles

Your letters of escapism. Expect fictional bagatelles on time travel, mind travel, fern craze and dromomania. Welcome away ꩜

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    David Whyte44K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: David Whyte publishes poetry, personal essays, and announcements for webinars and live literary events. The content centers on Irish poetry, emotional reflection, and mortality for readers interested in contemplative…

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Dailyness17K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Dailyness publishes daily reflections, philosophical essays, and podcast episodes focused on personal growth, mindfulness, and identity. The publication is for readers interested in self-reflection and the nuances of…

    Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Glitch7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 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

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    From recent posts: All Words Bright & Beautiful publishes poetry contests, literary essays on mythology and theology, and book promotions for a subscription-based audience. The publication mixes creative writing challenges with…

    Likely audience: Creative writers

    2 shared topics

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    Hexagon2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Hexagon publishes a rotating mix of essays on philosophy, creative writing, culinary history, and social observation. The content targets an audience interested in French literature, surrealism, and personal reflections…

    Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Moonshots2K subscribers

    Substacklast post Aug 12, 2026

    Go wherever, and go all the way.

    Likely audience: writers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    I'm an ancient beat writer trying to find a new audience for my work

    Likely audience: readers of poetry

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Essays on history, literature, belief and human behaviour, alongside original poetry, fiction and folklore — especially where familiar things become stranger under scrutiny.

    Likely audience: Creative writers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    A gathering place for questions...quiet conversations...and the things that reveal themselves when attended to deeply enough.

    Likely audience: Mindfulness practitioners

    2 shared topics

  10. 10

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    Life is hard. Find the good.

    Likely audience: Creative writing students

    2 shared topics

  11. 11

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    A lot of wild flowers growing in my head.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  12. 12

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    The Bad Catechumen writes poems when he should be at church.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago

    Self taught writer from Texas writing in the Sunbelt Gothic genre. Think Larry Brown, Cormac McCarthy, Harry Crews, Barry Hannah, Denis Johnson.

    Likely audience: writers and authors

    2 shared topics

  14. 14

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 35 days ago

    Likely audience: Readers interested in philosophical essays

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago

    Welcome to Ten Thousand Journeys, a newsletter exploring journeys {psychological, mythical, archetypal} as a metaphor for personal transformation.

    Likely audience: Creative writers and essayists

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

    Stories from a poet and a clown.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

    Poetry, literature, and faith.

    Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  18. 18

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago

    Interviews with Creatives, Entrepreneurs, Researchers etc with Occasional Essays, and Short Fiction

    Likely audience: Writers and authors

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Ecological Us publishes essays on ecological living, spirituality, and organizational design for readers interested in deep connection with nature and the human condition. The publication mixes reflective personal…

    Likely audience: philosophers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 24, 2026

    Likely audience: Creative writers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 27, 2026

    a place for probing hypothesi

    Likely audience: philosophy enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Substacklast post Aug 13, 2026

    From recent posts: Novel Framing publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, book reviews, and cultural commentary focusing on language, philosophy, and urban design. The publication targets readers interested in creative writing…

    Likely audience: Creative writers and poets

    2 shared topics

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    Substacklast post Jun 28, 2026

    l'appel du vide ꩜

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Substacklast post May 17, 2026

    I’ll help you navigate modern technology with less confusion and more mastery

    Likely audience: Creative writers

    2 shared topics

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