The Filofax Diaries alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Filofax Diaries (Personal memoir, 1980s culture and Wedding planning). The closest matches are Popbitch, Katie Couric and The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper. 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 Filofax Diaries
New York City. The 1980s. And everything I wrote down.
- Personal memoir
- 1980s culture
- Wedding planning
- Celebrity culture
- 1Popbitch200K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today
From recent posts: Popbitch is a UK-based gossip newsletter covering celebrity news, political scandals, and cultural trivia across entertainment, sports, and fashion. It publishes a weekly mix of short articles, interviews, and product…
Likely audience: Football fans
1 shared topic
- 2Katie Couric170K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today
From recent posts: Katie Couric's publication mixes personal lifestyle recommendations on fashion, home decor, and beauty with in-depth interviews on politics, memoirs, and public figures. It serves as a hybrid platform for consumer…
Likely audience: Home cooks
1 shared topic
- 3The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper94K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyond from a rural…
Likely audience: Parents
1 shared topic
- 4New York Magazine89K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today
From recent posts: New York Magazine publishes a rotating mix of investigative journalism, cultural commentary, and lifestyle features including reviews, interviews, and trend reports. The publication targets a broad audience interested…
Likely audience: Social media users
1 shared topic
- 51-800-BRIDESMAID83K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago
From recent posts: 1-800-BRIDESMAID is a culture-focused podcast and newsletter that blends anonymous relationship and wedding advice with psychotherapy and beauty expert consultations. The publication targets individuals navigating…
Likely audience: Wedding planners
1 shared topic
- 6Bonner Private Research72K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today
From recent posts: Bonner Private Research publishes a mix of personal memoirs on historical events and analytical essays on fiscal policy and political polarization. The newsletter targets readers interested in the intersection of…
Likely audience: history enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 7Mia Freedman’s Babble42K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 12, 2026
From recent posts: Mia Freedman's Babble publishes a weekly mix of personal essays, travelogue, and interviews covering topics ranging from celebrity culture and mental health to fashion and political testimony. The publication targets…
Likely audience: Jewish community members
1 shared topic
- 8THE KUREISHI CHRONICLES39K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: The Kureishi Chronicles publishes personal essays on physical rehabilitation, disability and accessibility, travel, film and fashion tributes, memory, and pet care. It is written for readers interested in memoir…
Likely audience: writers and authors
1 shared topic
- 9Before and After the Book Deal39K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago
Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a…
Likely audience: Aspiring authors
1 shared topic
- 10dawestheband38K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago
Join this community where we will share new songs, old demos, live performances, contemplations, declarations and explanations
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 11Tom Cox36K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Likely audience: general readers
1 shared topic
- 12nekocase35K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 49 days ago
Who are Nature?
Likely audience: animal lovers
1 shared topic
- 13Accidental Wisdom34K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago
True stories about work, family, faith, and the ways our lives rarely go according to plan.
Likely audience: Readers of personal essays and memoirs
1 shared topic
- 14Lili Barbery34K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
L'inspiration est plus forte lorsqu'elle est partagée
Likely audience: French newsletter readers
1 shared topic
- 15Alphabet Soup30K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
From recent posts: Alphabet Soup publishes personal essays and short fiction that frequently engage with Israeli history, politics, and the October 7 attacks. The newsletter appeals to readers interested in memoir, literature, and the…
Likely audience: readers of personal essays
1 shared topic
- 16Liz Crokin Report30K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 22, 2026
From recent posts: The Liz Crokin Report publishes a mix of personal essays, investigative journalism, and celebrity gossip covering topics ranging from animal rescue and journalist safety to high-profile crimes and conspiracy theories…
Likely audience: Dog owners
1 shared topic
- 17SHUT UP EVAN: THE NEWSLETTER28K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago
An ad-free space where we can cleanly unpack the messiness of pop culture - from cultural commentator, recovering theater kid and fashion columnist Evan Ross Katz.
Likely audience: Parents navigating divorce
1 shared topic
- 18The Good Journey with Ijeoma Oluo27K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
Writing, life, and writing life
Likely audience: Book authors
1 shared topic
- 19Permanent Retrograde24K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Permanent Retrograde publishes a mix of first-person essays on environmental policy, media critique, celebrity culture, and literary analysis. The publication targets readers interested in cultural commentary, political…
Likely audience: LGBTQ+ individuals
1 shared topic
- 20Say Less by Larry Smith & The Six-Word Memoir Project24K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago
From recent posts: Say Less publishes six-word memoir interviews with authors, journalists, and cultural figures alongside profiles of community members and event promotions. The content spans creative writing, journalism, media theory…
Likely audience: literary enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 21Godmothers23K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 17 days ago
From recent posts: Godmothers publishes a mix of personal essays, memoirs, and interviews focused on spirituality, self-help, and personal growth. The publication targets readers interested in topics like grief processing, interior…
Likely audience: spiritual seekers
1 shared topic
- 22The Mizrahi Perspective 23K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: The Mizrahi Perspective publishes personal memoirs, geopolitical analysis, and reflections on the Israeli diaspora. The publication mixes intimate family histories with hard-hitting commentary on the Israel-Palestine…
Likely audience: Family historians
1 shared topic
- 23moxie22K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago
Diaristic essays by Hannah Stella
Likely audience: people interested in religious history
1 shared topic
- 24Out of It22K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago
Notes from outside the consternation machine
Likely audience: Animal lovers
1 shared topic
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