The Listening World alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Listening World (poetry, autism and nonspeaking communication). The closest matches are David Whyte, A Gathering of Spirits and Joyce Carol Oates: A Writer's Journal . They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Listening World
The Listening World publishes poetry and essays by nonspeaking and neurodivergent writers, focusing on autism, sensory perception, and alternative communication methods. It is for readers interested in creative writing…
- poetry
- autism
- nonspeaking communication
- creative writing
- 1David 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
- 2A Gathering of Spirits 25K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: A Gathering of Spirits publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, music interviews, and cultural commentary focused on art, language, and literature. The publication targets independent creators and readers interested…
Likely audience: supporting subscribers
2 shared topics
- 3Joyce Carol Oates: A Writer's Journal 25K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 4ONLY POEMS DAILY24K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: ONLY POEMS DAILY publishes a mix of original poetry, interviews with poets, and seasonal or thematic verses. Content ranges from reflective pieces on grief and mortality to satirical takes on social media and…
Likely audience: Creative writers
2 shared topics
- 5Short Story15K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 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
2 shared topics
- 6Rebeldía Poética10K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago
Escorpiana, escritora, bruja y artista
Likely audience: writers
2 shared topics
- 7Mystic Musings & Passionate Ponderings9K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago
From recent posts: Mystic Musings & Passionate Ponderings publishes a mix of whimsical literary essays, mindfulness prompts, and spiritual reflections on topics like shamanism and book history. The publication also features content…
Likely audience: Substack subscribers
2 shared topics
- 8My Way Back8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
I almost died. Now, I’m finding my way back. Poetry + prose for YOU at the intersection of art, faith, + belonging. Home to Poetry University.
Likely audience: Poets and writers
2 shared topics
- 9Glitch7K 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
- 10SWWIM Every Day3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: SWWIM Every Day publishes contemporary poetry, personal essays, and literary interviews by women and nonbinary writers, alongside announcements for its reading series and submission calls. It serves poets, readers, and…
Likely audience: poetry readers
2 shared topics
- 11Lighthouse 3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Lighthouse publishes a rotating mix of human interest stories, author interviews, poetry, and spiritual essays, primarily targeting readers interested in Ukrainian culture, Substack publishing, and personal philosophy…
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 12theotherworldmagazine3K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 2 days ago
Words for beckoning worlds | a fairy tale and folklore literary magazine
Likely audience: Folklore enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 13Tortured Poets 3K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 19, 2026
From recent posts: Tortured Poets publishes serialized short stories and personal essays focused on mental health, grief, and family dynamics. The publication features literary fiction and psychological drama without commercial…
Likely audience: Mental health advocates
2 shared topics
- 14Asuka Hotaru2K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 15liznewman2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
Essays and poetry surrounding topics of love, grief, faith, mental health, and family.
Likely audience: Individuals experiencing grief or loss
2 shared topics
- 16thruthelookingglass2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
I write essays on how I've learned to see life more clearly. Through a lens of philosophy, psychology, spirituality, and being the most authentic version of yourself. Hoping to help you see a little differently with my…
Likely audience: Photographers
2 shared topics
- 17Writer Everlasting2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago
Likely audience: Essayists and poets
2 shared topics
- 18El espíritu de la escalera2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago
Likely audience: literary enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 19The Guelph Poet2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago
From recent posts: The Guelph Poet publishes original poetry, creative writing, and author interviews focused on spirituality, faith, and deconversion. The publication targets writers and readers interested in MFA studies, book tours, and…
Likely audience: newsletter subscribers
2 shared topics
- 20Wild Goose Words1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago
Celebrating the winds of wonder in this world and connecting with the true, good, and beautiful.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 21The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press Newsletter1K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press Newsletter publishes poetry, creative writing workshops, and literary interviews alongside community discussions on women's health and mental well-being. It serves writers, readers, and…
Likely audience: Creative writers
2 shared topics
- 22Monafolkspeak1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago
I'm a poet who loves the Bible and has a lot of questions.
Likely audience: Creative professionals
2 shared topics
- 23Vita Contemplativa1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
From recent posts: Vita Contemplativa publishes poems, essays, and literary criticism focusing on themes like dreams, creative isolation, and the works of Emerson and Harold Bloom. The publication is for readers interested in the…
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 24shinyribs1K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
Music, poetry, memoirs, myth, collage, mirage, omnium-gatherum
Likely audience: readers of poetry
2 shared topics
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