What are the best Indie book publishing newsletters in 2026?

Best Indie Book Publishing Newsletters in 2026

NewsletterFIT tracks 4 newsletters that cover Indie book publishing as a primary topic, all with posts in the last 90 days.

Updated Nov 15, 2026 · sorted by publicly shown subscribers · methodology

1
Indie Lit Lounge—
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Indie Lit Lounge is a community for indie and self-published authors. Reviews, spotlights, Q&As, cover reveals, ARC exchanges, beta reader matches and newsletter swaps, all in one place, so your book finds its readers…
Likely audience: indie authors
2
dreamboldwithsarablarson—
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Author Sara B. Larson announces the release of her indie Christmas romance novel Beginning to Look a Lot Like Us, sharing her rapid writing and publishing timeline, launch events, and gratitude to readers.
Likely audience: romance readers
3
marydublinandannekendsley—
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Authors Mary and Anne announce that their book A Betrothal So Bloody has held the #1 spot in its Amazon category for two months and ask readers to buy, review, and support the indie release.
Likely audience: romance readers
4
by CB Mason—
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago
YA Dystopian + Sci-Fi author of the Forged series, SUP enthusiast, & lifelong mover. Get behind-the-scenes details, literary Easter eggs, & random thoughts that might make your day (or give you a little insight into my…
Likely audience: Indie book readers