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

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Weird fiction for weirder times.

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  1. 1
    Lighthouse 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

  3. 3

    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

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    David 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

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    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

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  7. 7
    ONLY 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

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    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

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    Short 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

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    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

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    Rebeldía Poética10K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    Escorpiana, escritora, bruja y artista

    Likely audience: writers

    2 shared topics

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    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

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    il 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

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    My 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

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    Wayfarer 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

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    Glitch7K 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

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    The West's Awake6K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    Irish Writer.

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Multipolar 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

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    The In Between5K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SWWIM 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

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    Cutting 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

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    Tortured 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

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    thruthelookingglass2K 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

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    Writer Everlasting2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    Likely audience: Essayists and poets

    2 shared topics

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