Writing Deadlines alternatives: newsletters like it

8 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Writing Deadlines (poetry competitions, creative writing contests and poetry contests). The closest matches are Sub Club, All Words Bright & Beautiful and i-D. 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

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    Sub Club90K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Submission opportunities for creative and professional writers.

    Likely audience: Aspiring writers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    From recent posts: All Words Bright & Beautiful publishes poetry contests, literary essays on mythology and theology, and book promotions for a subscription-based audience. The publication mixes creative writing challenges with…

    Likely audience: Creative writers

    1 shared topic

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    i-D—

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: i-D publishes fashion industry reporting, cultural critiques, and creative writing competitions for a global audience. The publication mixes runway analysis and luxury retail guides with film reviews and literary awards.

    Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  4. 4

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Compulsive Reader News publishes literary news, book reviews, author interviews, competition and award announcements, and book giveaways, with occasional poetry publishing coverage focused on Australia. It is written…

    Likely audience: authors

    1 shared topic

  5. 5

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

    From recent posts: Codhill Press publishes poetry collections, author interviews, and literary announcements from an independent press. It serves readers interested in contemporary poetry, new book releases, and independent publishing.

    Likely audience: poetry readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

    Speculative prose and poetry on this and other futures, worlds and human society. Minimal commentary on my author journey.

    Likely audience: writers

    1 shared topic

  7. 7

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: agents

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago

    Creative writing inspiration and support.

    Likely audience: poetry enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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