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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

On wriggling through a creative life—with lessons and insights from novelists, painters, poets, filmmakers, and musicians delivered to your inbox every other Tuesday. From the author of Daily Rituals: How Artists Work.

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 1, 2026

From recent posts: Regards, Marcel publishes weekly essays by Marcel Beyer focusing on mental health, trauma recovery, and the intersection of writing with personal crisis. The publication mixes reflective memoir with updates on the…

Likely audience: Readers of personal essays

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

Original poetry and short fiction by David Moran — Pushcart-nominated, internationally published. Minimalist verse and literary prose, written on trains, in bedsits and strange cities across the globe.

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Jun 21, 2026

Dispatches from the Front and Back Ends of Primary Care

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mailchimpWeekly · last post 25 days ago

Marginalia on the search for meaning.

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

from the writer who brought you Scuzzbucket—the original home for dirty realism, grunge lit, creative confessions, speculative fiction, and assorted literary atrocities—comes an even deeper level of personal poetics…

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

No commentary, no ads, just poetry from the greats.

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

Open your world with poetry

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

A celebration of poetry and historical interest pieces

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Alphabet Soup publishes essays, short stories, and poetry addressing mental health, social media dynamics, Israeli politics, and literature. The publication currently features content on the October 7 attacks, the…

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: ONLY POEMS DAILY publishes modern poems, translations, and satirical literary pieces in a format that mixes single-essay articles with curated verse. The publication targets readers interested in contemporary poetry…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Image Pilgrimage w/ Scott Erickson publishes personal essays and creative reflections on spirituality, mental health, and art, targeting readers interested in self-discovery and mindfulness. The publication mixes…

Likely audience: spiritual seekers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

Meditations on Exiting the Matrix, Being an Artist, and Awakening to Your Nature

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 58 days ago

From recent posts: Elusive Nostalgia publishes personal essays and literary reflections on mental health, memory, and emotional resilience for an audience interested in introspective nonfiction. The publication mixes formats including…

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. Books, work, wellbeing & creativity. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" — The Times

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 35 days ago

From recent posts: Lost in Los Angeles publishes reflective essays and cultural critiques covering mental health, art criticism, and the city's social dynamics. The publication targets readers interested in personal growth, gender bias in…

Likely audience: writers and creative professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Inkwell publishes essays, poetry, and literary news covering themes of identity, faith, and the writing life for an audience of writers and readers. The publication mixes personal narratives, film reviews, and community…

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Jenny's Substack - Let's art together publishes weekly personal essays blending art therapy, mental health recovery, and pet anecdotes with a focus on healing and creativity. The publication targets readers interested…

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Existential Reflections publishes essays on existentialism, psychology, and mental health, featuring biographical analyses of figures like Kafka and Jungian concepts such as shadow work alongside curated reading lists…

Likely audience: Psychology students

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

Author Payout = $100 + 50% of subscription revenue. No Fee to Apply. Readers get one quality story a month and support artists with their contributions.

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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Substacklast post May 30, 2026

From recent posts: The Alipore Post publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, poetry, and literary reflections on themes like nature, digital wellness, and artistic residencies. It serves readers seeking introspective content and…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 11, 2026

Historic South Asian Literature and Art

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Explaining how the world we live in came to be through the work of a dead novelist who was also an Honorary Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London.

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

A short weekly note chronicling five things worth remembering, including a look into my process, reflections on motherhood, and creative inspiration.

Likely audience: literature enthusiasts

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