Notes from a Creative Freelancer alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Notes from a Creative Freelancer (creative process, self-reflection and publishing). The closest matches are Incidental Comics, Becoming Her and velvet noise. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Notes from a Creative Freelancer
Drawing tips to take you from I can't draw to I can't stop drawing.
Full profile- 1Incidental Comics25K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Incidental Comics publishes illustrated verse novels, graphic memoirs, and essays on artistic anxiety and creative process for writers, parents, and artists. The publication mixes book design features, personal…
Likely audience: Authors and illustrators
3 shared topics
- 2Becoming Her65K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago
A weekly newsletter for women ready to realign, rebuild, and rise into their next era. Each letter offers space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself as you navigate growth, healing, and becoming her.
Likely audience: Individuals experiencing life transitions
2 shared topics
- 3velvet noise41K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago
writing toward aliveness
Likely audience: Content creators
2 shared topics
- 4Am I Doing This Right?13K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Am I Doing This Right? publishes personal essays, book publishing updates, and lifestyle content from the author of 'The Pizza Brothers' and 'Am I Doing This Right?'. The publication mixes professional announcements…
Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers
2 shared topics
- 5Still Sketching3K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 2 days ago
From recent posts: Still Sketching publishes personal essays and art history reflections on illustration, drawing, and children's literature. The publication targets readers interested in the creative process, grief, and specific artists…
Likely audience: Children's book enthusiasts
2 shared topics
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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
From dissecting my creative processes to intimate stories about living an artistic life on my terms and mindset coaching for artists and creatives. An introspective - at times philosophical - publication to ignite your…
Likely audience: creative professionals
2 shared topics
- 7
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 15, 2026
Essays on navigating the grey area of life driven by curiosity, exploration and respect for all. Let's have fun together :)
Likely audience: career professionals seeking authentic work environments
2 shared topics
- 8✿ shit you should care about ✿714K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: This newsletter aggregates pop culture, political controversy, and personal essays ranging from celebrity news and book reviews to grief memoirs and sexual assault coverage. It serves an audience interested in current…
Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 9Austin Kleon314K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 10The Quiet Life with Susan Cain270K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
The Quiet Life is for people who love quiet, depth, and beauty, and is read in all 193 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Join us for art, ideas, consolations, and candlelight chats. You'll never be forced to do anything…
Likely audience: Psychology enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 11Scott's Newsletter256K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Scott's Newsletter publishes weekly articles on business strategy, leadership culture, and productivity, often featuring interviews with entrepreneurs and founders. The content mixes short-form essays, podcast recaps…
Likely audience: entrepreneurs
1 shared topic
- 12AI First Designer213K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago
Unlock new powerful Design Engineering tactics & career advice from successful designers — delivered to you, every week.
Likely audience: Remote workers
1 shared topic
- 13Entre Nous with Esther Perel200K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
A publication, gathering place, and relational resource for anyone who wants to love, live, and work with more connection and imagination—led by psychotherapist and relational expert, Esther Perel.
Likely audience: single adults seeking partners
1 shared topic
- 14Philosophy Quotes177K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
✱ For those who seek wisdom.
Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 15En mis 20s ★139K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago
Bienvenidas a mi pequeño rincón, donde sobrevivo a mis 20 s escribiendo sobre el amor, amistad, caos y pequeñas crisis existenciales. Si Carrie Bradshaw tuviera un blog en 2025… probablemente se parecería mucho a este…
Likely audience: Women in their 20s
1 shared topic
- 16postcards by elle130K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 30, 2026
From recent posts: Postcards by Elle publishes a rotating mix of curated cultural lists, weekly reading syllabi, and personal essays on topics like music, film, and mental health. The publication targets an audience interested in…
Likely audience: Individuals seeking self-reflection
1 shared topic
- 17CGP Grey128K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago
Creating video explainers and podcasts.
Likely audience: gaming journalists
1 shared topic
- 18We are the weirdos, mister.123K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago
#1 NYT best-selling author of The Familiar, Ninth House, Shadow & Bone, Six of Crows, The Invisible Parade, and suchlike🌙
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 19The 1 Minute Read122K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago
One-minute reads for people who refuse to stay stuck.
Likely audience: HR professionals
1 shared topic
- 20Interesting Daily Thoughts122K subscribers
Substacklast post May 31, 2026
From recent posts: This publication blends options trading signals with essays on productivity, discipline, and personal growth. It targets readers seeking both financial market data and reflective advice on maintaining focus and reducing…
Likely audience: Self-improvement enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 21The Art of Asking Questions112K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: The Art of Asking Questions publishes in-depth articles on leadership judgment, career psychology, and cross-cultural management for professionals navigating complex organizational dynamics. The publication mixes…
Likely audience: HR professionals
1 shared topic
- 22Secrets of Adulthood102K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Secrets of Adulthood publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, biographical profiles, and interviews focused on psychology, self-improvement, and human behavior. The content targets readers seeking practical insights…
Likely audience: literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 23Ellen Huerta99K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
A place to ponder.
Likely audience: individuals struggling with emotional avoidance
1 shared topic
- 24Poetic Outlaws 89K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
A place for the outlaws of poetry and the written word.
Likely audience: Music fans
1 shared topic
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