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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 16 days ago

From recent posts: The Moon in Carolina publishes creative fiction, ghost stories, and reflective essays focused on mental health and self-care. It serves a niche audience interested in seasonal rituals and creative hobbies through paid…

Likely audience: Aspiring novelists

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Substacklast post Jun 28, 2026

From recent posts: Words That Matter publishes weekly curated reading lists and essays from guest curators covering technology, literature, art, and cultural criticism. The publication mixes short-form lists with deep-dive features and…

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

Award-winning short story fiction literary magazine designed to spark real discussion in classrooms, book clubs, and around the dinner table.

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

On writing and life. Long-form musings on the nature of creativity and the essence of everything. Some poems, too.

Likely audience: Creative professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

A newsletter and community for wild minds, winterers and enchantment-seekers with internationally bestselling author Katherine May.

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

Writing, life, and writing life

Likely audience: Book authors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

Women don't vanish after 40. Who knew?! Amplifying and celebrating the voices of women in midlife and beyond by the former editor of Red, Cosmopolitan (and Just 17!)

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Beyond with Jane Ratcliffe publishes a rotating mix of creative writing craft tutorials, author interviews, and personal essays on themes like female safety and literary pedagogy. The publication targets writers and…

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Misfits & Daydreamers publishes author interviews, writing process essays, and industry advice focused on independent publishing, traditional publishing realities, and overcoming burnout. The content targets writers…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 23, 2026

From recent posts: Sarah's Notebook publishes weekly writing logs and occasional author announcements focusing on novel development, creative productivity, and mental health. The content is directed at writers seeking practical insights…

Likely audience: romance novel readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: The Stories Club publishes a mix of personal essays, writing craft advice, and curated book recommendations for aspiring and practicing writers. Content ranges from specific exercises on dialogue and character…

Likely audience: content creators

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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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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Bite-sized book reviews by distinguished and engaging writers, direct to readers‘ in boxes. Editor Ann Kjellberg is a multi-decade veteran of The New York Review of Books and founder of the literary magazine LIttle Star

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: #amwriting publishes weekly essays on the creative writing process, author development, and the mental habits of writers. The publication features interviews with authors, reflective pieces on writing tools and mindset…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Beyond the Bookshelf publishes literary criticism, memoir analysis, and personal essays on American authors like Steinbeck and Baldwin for readers interested in deep book engagement. The publication mixes reflective…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

Pentru cei care au o carte în ei și au găsit deja zece motive bune să n-o scrie. Vorbim despre marketing, monetizare, mindset, blocaje creative și curajul de a lua deciziile care contează... Oricum™. Chiar și atunci…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Vanessa Riley's Write of Passage publishes essays on writing habits, story development, and creative process alongside non-fiction on criminal justice, immigration, and educational equity. The publication features…

Likely audience: Published authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

Professor de literatura e escrita criativa. Ensaísta e crítico literário. Autor de vários livros.

Likely audience: fiction writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Plot publishes essays on writing craft, film direction, and creative philosophy for aspiring creators and industry professionals. Its content ranges from debunking writer myths and profiling directors like Denis…

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: The Habit Weekly publishes literary essays, author interviews, and community-focused content for writers and readers interested in fiction and creative writing. The publication mixes reflective cultural pieces with…

Likely audience: fiction writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: The Unseen Review publishes weekly book summaries and literary analysis of contemporary and historical fiction for readers interested in deep-dive reading group discussions. Content includes detailed scene recaps and…

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

Weekly E-Newsletter

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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