The Indy Author alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Indy Author (fiction writing, author marketing and content strategy). The closest matches are the Alistack, Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler and CRAFT TALK. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 5, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Indy Author
Exploring the writing craft, the publishing voyage, and how we can navigate our way to the readers who will love our books.
Full profile- 1the Alistack200K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago
stuff & also things
Likely audience: Book readers
2 shared topics
- 2Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler57K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago
Exclusive fiction too out-there for prime time, by the author of Fight Club. Writing lessons. Lurid back story.
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 3CRAFT TALK52K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 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
2 shared topics
- 4The Tidy Times30K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: The Tidy Times publishes a mix of podcast interviews on writing, parenting, and productivity alongside curated gift guides and lifestyle articles. Its audience includes parents, writers, and individuals seeking…
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 5Publishing Confidential25K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.
Likely audience: Book marketers
2 shared topics
- 6Kristin’s Substack22K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 51 days ago
From recent posts: Kristin's Substack publishes book launch announcements, tour schedules, and promotional details for contemporary romance and literary fiction. The content is primarily directed at readers and authors seeking information…
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 7Jason Pargin’s Newsletter19K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 34 days ago
From recent posts: Jason Pargin's Newsletter publishes opinion essays on AI ethics, physics, politics, and pop culture alongside book promotion and entertainment reviews for a general audience.
Likely audience: Fans of John Dies at the End series
2 shared topics
- 8Fairy Tales by Caroline17K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 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
2 shared topics
- 9My Bookshop Backstory by Tom Rowley15K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Backstory is a Brighton-based independent bookshop newsletter that publishes author interviews, event listings, book reviews, and industry analysis. The publication targets book lovers and community members by…
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 10Cliodynamica by Peter Turchin13K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Cliodynamica by Peter Turchin publishes essays on historical analysis, state lifecycle theory, and cultural evolution alongside commentary on AI in science and book publishing. The publication targets readers interested…
Likely audience: Academic historians
2 shared topics
- 11Alexandria11K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
Commentary from Mark Brahmin, Richard Spencer, and friends.
Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 12Fair Share by Authors Equity10K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Fair Share by Authors Equity publishes industry insights, author interviews, and curated book recommendations focused on publishing operations, personal finance, and parenting. The publication mixes feature essays on…
Likely audience: Investors and finance professionals
2 shared topics
- 13Citizen Bookseller8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Citizen Bookseller publishes a mix of book release announcements, author interviews, and local bookstore promotions focused on SF-based publishing events. The content targets readers interested in current fiction…
Likely audience: Thriller readers
2 shared topics
- 14Premier roman8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 20, 2026
Je vous ouvre les portes de mon cottage (presque anglais) pour vous parler de mon quotidien d'autrice cosy, et les coulisses de l’écriture de mon premier roman "Crime, botanique & kombucha" aux Editions Belladone.
Likely audience: Book readers
2 shared topics
- 15Jesús G. Maestro7K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
Catedrático de Universidad en Teoría de la Literatura y Literatura Comparada, es autor de la obra titulada Crítica de la razón literaria (2017-2025, 25 vols.).
Likely audience: Book publishers
2 shared topics
- 16Jenna Wolfhart Writes7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 2 days ago
my books & other writerly things
Likely audience: Fantasy book enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 17Steve Cavanagh Readers Club4K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 26, 2026
From recent posts: The Steve Cavanagh Readers Club publishes author updates, book tour announcements, and pre-order information for his novels 'One of Us Is Guilty' and 'Two Kinds of Stranger'. It serves readers interested in purchasing…
Likely audience: Book buyers
2 shared topics
- 18Rising Tide Writers2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Rising Tide Writers publishes weekly industry news, agent alerts, and writing advice focused on fiction authors and aspiring writers. The content features author Caroline Madden discussing manuscript readiness, querying…
Likely audience: Aspiring authors
2 shared topics
- 19
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
Helping authors get good at marketing
Likely audience: indie authors
2 shared topics
- 20
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
Faith-infused crime, suspense, and thriller novels, as well as short-form fiction. You should read it. Why not?
Likely audience: Indie authors
2 shared topics
- 21
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
What rules do you have for your life? How did you choose them? When do you break them? This book explores these questions and useful answers.
Likely audience: Substack subscribers
2 shared topics
- 22
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago
My personal Substack
Likely audience: Book readers
2 shared topics
- 23
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 24
LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago
Bite-Sized Writing Tips
Likely audience: Technical Writers
2 shared topics
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