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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

The flagship publication from Kelly Storms, exploring the people, moments, and meaning found in ordinary life. A new Conversation every Sunday, with The Monthly Return for paid readers.

Likely audience: Family-oriented readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

Likely audience: parents

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Substacklast post Jul 22, 2026

From recent posts: DOUBLE TAKE publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural analysis, and lifestyle advice covering topics such as travel, productivity, dating, and reading habits. The publication targets an audience interested…

Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Life's a Feast by Jamie Schler publishes historical linguistics, culinary history, and personal essays on French culture and tourism.

Likely audience: travel enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Jul 18, 2026

From recent posts: L'Avventura publishes personal essays and travel memoirs focused on cultural adaptation, language learning, and the intersection of hospitality and sustainable tourism in Italy and Berlin. The publication targets expats…

Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

A newsletter for multi-dimensional men, and anyone who can relate to the stories, experiences, and feelings. We write about sex, patriarchy, sexism, love, Hip Hop, Politics, Social Justice, Race, More Race and…

Likely audience: social justice activists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

Spiraling weekly and writing about it

Likely audience: social media users

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Life's Toolbox publishes a rotating mix of personal memoirs, family anecdotes, and home gardening guides focused on grief, community, and resilience. The publication targets readers seeking intimate reflections on daily…

Likely audience: People grieving recent losses

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

The unfiltered diary of a Palestinian journalist navigating her twenties while trying to make sense of everything that's happened along the way. Think of it as a long FaceTime call, where I share my thoughts and invite…

Likely audience: people interested in personal stories

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago

my words

Likely audience: Punk rock fans

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 57 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features personal essays exploring themes of relationships, identity, and emotional intimacy through specific metaphors and urban observations. The content is written by Justin H Min and focuses on the…

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

Opa! Meu nome é Liliane Prata e sou autora de "O mundo que habita em nós" e "Ela queria amar, mas estava armada", entre outros livros. Aqui na minha Newsletter, posto textos inéditos, de crônicas e mini contos a…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Likely audience: readers of Italian literary or travel writing

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post Sep 10, 2026

The musings and misadventures of Kat Blaque

Likely audience: BDSM community members

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Amanda Lancaster publishes personal essays and family stories focusing on childhood emotional regulation, neurodivergence, and developmental differences. The content includes narratives about self-publishing and family…

Likely audience: parents of children with disabilities

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: The Blue Room with MaryAnn McKibben Dana publishes a mix of personal narratives, mental health reflections, and leadership-focused essays. Content spans topics like grief and neurodivergence, Presbyterian leadership…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: A personal essay publication focused on parenting children with disabilities, particularly Down syndrome. It features first-person narratives on disability rights, independent living, education, and representation in…

Likely audience: Parents of children with disabilities

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Going Solo at the End of the World publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, memoirs, and community tributes alongside practical resources for writers and travelers. The publication serves an audience of independent…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

Glimpses into life and the liminal, told through the seasons and the Wheel of the Year.

Likely audience: Aspiring novelists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

From recent posts: Everything Is A Wave publishes personal essays and cultural commentaries on topics ranging from mental health and political commentary to specific historical events like the Challenger disaster and contemporary civil…

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: 斑馬通信 publishes personal essays and cultural commentary, often centering on life in Japan with threads of travel, literature, and social observation. Recent issues mix formats: some entries are reflective personal essays…

Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Cutting It publishes personal essays and reported pieces that examine the intersections of medicine, writing, and identity. Its content spans surgical ethics and career transitions to hormone therapy and creative…

Likely audience: Medical professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 50 days ago

Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

Personal essays drawn from a life of contradictions and extremes: exile, sex work, transition, disability, grief, and much more. Writing in The Georgia Review, Black Warrior Review, LARB, Joyland, The Audacity, and…

Likely audience: Gender identity advocates

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