Heavy is the Headset alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Heavy is the Headset (creative writing, poetry and community support). The closest matches are Lighthouse , Sam Rasnake and Timö. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Heavy is the Headset
Weird fiction for weirder times.
Full profile- 1Lighthouse 3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 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
3 shared topics
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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
I'm a writer.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
3 shared topics
- 3Timö—
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Writing short stories derived from growing up/living with schizophrenia. Life's crazy. Really into fly fishing & metal music.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
3 shared topics
- 4David Whyte44K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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
- 5A Gathering of Spirits 25K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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
- 6Joyce Carol Oates: A Writer's Journal 25K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 7ONLY POEMS DAILY24K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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
- 8The Hyphen by Emma Gannon20K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 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
2 shared topics
- 9Short Story15K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 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
- 10The Practicing Writer 2.0: A Newsletter from Erika Dreifus14K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: The Practicing Writer 2.0 curates writing contests, fellowships, residencies, grants, and job listings for practicing writers, with monthly issues plus weekly paid-subscriber updates. It targets writers seeking paying…
Likely audience: writers
2 shared topics
- 11Rebeldía Poética10K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago
Escorpiana, escritora, bruja y artista
Likely audience: writers
2 shared topics
- 12Mystic Musings & Passionate Ponderings9K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 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
- 13il tempo di un caffè8K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
Consigli di lettura, scrittura e vita creativa, nel tempo di bere insieme un caffè. Per chi vuole romanticizzare le piccole cose e trovare il coraggio di diventare il main character della propria vita.
Likely audience: Aspiring writers
2 shared topics
- 14My Way Back8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 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
- 15Wayfarer Magazine7K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Since 2011, Wayfarer Magazine has been offering literature, interviews, and art with the intention to inspire our readers and highlight the power for agency and change-making that each individual holds.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 16Glitch7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 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
- 17The West's Awake6K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
Irish Writer.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 18Multipolar Press5K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
Multipolar Press brings together writers from different cultural backgrounds to explore a traditional multipolar world beyond the liberal narrative of the decaying unipolar order.
Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts
2 shared topics
- 19The In Between5K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 20SWWIM Every Day3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: SWWIM Every Day publishes personal essays, poetry, and literary interviews alongside announcements for its Reading Series and submission guidelines. The publication targets writers and readers interested in contemporary…
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 21Cutting It 3K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Cutting It publishes essays, interviews, and career reflections from a surgeon-turned-writer on topics like medical ethics, surgical training, and portfolio careers. The publication mixes long-form personal narratives…
Likely audience: Medical professionals
2 shared topics
- 22Tortured 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
- 23thruthelookingglass2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 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
- 24Writer Everlasting2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago
Likely audience: Essayists and poets
2 shared topics
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