Best fiction Newsletters
24 fiction newsletters on Substack, ranked by subscriber count. Find expert voices, compare audiences, and discover what's worth reading.
by Margo Bond Collins
All the speculative fiction by Margo Bond Collins! Right now, that means Alien Romantasy, Science Fiction Romance, Fantasy Romance, Paranormal Romance, Paranormal Mystery, and Urban Fantasy...plus books I love!
by Friends & Fiction
Friends & Fiction is a podcast, web show, and online community created by bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey & Patti Callahan Henry. Meet our author guests for discussions about books and the writing world.
by Kathy Fish
Free monthly Flash Fiction Craft Articles & Prompts / Weekly Posts & Community Writing Events for paid subscribers from Writer & Teacher, Kathy Fish
by Misty Evans - Storyteller
Unforgettable fiction stories for readers who love humor, action, romance, and magic!
by Fiction Attic Press
We publish flash fiction, personal essays, memoir, and novellas-in-flash. A home for great writing online since 2005.
by PD's Alternative Fiction
Weekly serialized fiction stories in the horror, scifi, and psychological thriller genres.
by Kathleen Clare Waller
Writing on the Margins of Fiction and Life
by William Pauley III
Psychedelic stories for adventurous readers. Proceed with caution.
by Black Fiction University
where we deep-dive into the films, shows, and books that shaped Black culture. Learning out loud, one classic at a time through guided discussions. Watch Parties every other Thursday night at 8PM! Book Club Meetings Last Saturday of the month at 5 PM!
by Climate Fiction Writers League
Over 300 authors using our work to raise awareness about climate change. Subscribe for writing essays, interviews and climate news. To join as a writer, visit climate-fiction.org or check out The Climate-Conscious Writers Handbook!
by Festival of Fiction
Updates and advance ticket sales for the Festival of Fiction
by David McIlroy
David McIlroy just keeps going on about books, movies, TV shows, games, and more (and dogs, probably).
by Michelle Richmond
Fiction etc. from Michelle Richmond, NYT bestselling author of psychological suspense, literary mysteries, and short stories
by Reina Cruz
Indie author sharing writing and book news, story recommendations, and new fiction.
by Korean Through Fiction
Short fiction to practice your Korean reading and listening.
by Flash Fiction Institute
Monthly reflections from the Flash Fiction Institute faculty—featuring writing prompts, craft insights, and resources to sharpen your short-form storytelling.
by Jaime Buckley 💎
Fiction that fights for imagination. Epic worlds. Reluctant heroes. Real consequences.
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