Top Fiction Substacks
Escape into fictional worlds with Substack newsletters featuring serialized stories, short fiction, and creative writing from emerging and established authors.
#1 DARK MODE BOOKS
AN INDIE-FIRST, DARK FICTION DISCOVERY PLATFORM + HOME TO DARK MODE STUFF YOUR KINDLE
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#2 Julia Kent's Writing Cabin
I make ^%$# up in my head and transfer it into yours. Offering you deep-dives, funny stories, exclusive excerpts from unpublished books, and sometimes a live chicken, all from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling romantic comedy author.
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#3 Diana Orgain Announcement and New Releases
Diana Orgain's funny mystery books
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#4 Apocalypses by AR Shaw
Welcome to A. R. Shaw Books! I've been weaving stories about the apocalypse since 2013, starting with "The China Pandemic" and continuing with over 35 other tales. Join me as I share both my writing and personal chaos.
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#5 The Molly Rosen Guy Newsletter
Creative writing rooted in radical empathy.
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#6 Wrathos Books
From weekly progress updates to exclusive bonus content, this is the one place epic dark fantasy readers can be part of Wrathos, my multiverse of feminine rage. Subscribe today!
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#7 Margo’s Speculative Fiction
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!
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#8 Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler
Exclusive fiction too out-there for prime time, by the author of Fight Club. Writing lessons. Lurid back story.
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#9 Shelf Space Sci-Fi
Unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors.
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#10 STORYTELLER by Samuel Peralta
Books, the universe, and everything
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#11 the stories.cc
histórias de amor contadas em forma de texto. não tão longas quanto um romance, mas suficientes pra te fazer sentir. seja lá o que for... enviadas todo domingo, às 08:08.
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#12 Michael J. Sullivan's Substack
I'm a New York Times, USA Today, and Washington Post fantasy novelist of 20 books across 4 series: Riyria Revelations | Riyria Chronicles | Legends of the First Empire | Rise and Fall.
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#13 The Writer_
J. Kevin Tumlinson is The Writer_. Fiction, nonfiction, short stories and novels, articles and posts—he's writing worlds within words. This Substack features essays and observations, viewpoints on writing, and living your philosophy. All readers welcome.
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#14 Miaverse
Writing love at first quirk romance as Mia Harlan and Mia Sands.
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#15 Backstory Serial
How three friends came together to write a romance novel
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#16 Michael Conniff's Community
For people who want to read some good stuff and write better from a guy Walter Isaacson calls "a writer's writer."
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#17 Sean Äaberg
THE GOBLIN NEWSLETTER & MY CURRENT FICTION
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#18 Edgar Allan Poe Fortnightly
Fresh Edgar Allan Poe stories and poems, every other week. NOTE: Publication retired in 2024. Find us on Discord instead!
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#19 StoryWorlds with Junot Díaz
“So howled out for the world to give him a name. The indark answered with wind.” ― Samuel R. Delany, Dhalgren :: Reflections on fiction and worldbuilding, on diasporas and elsewheres.
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#20 The Reader Crew
This is the only place to get updates, giveaways, and cool swag from science fiction author Joshua James. Always free to subscribe. (And every subscriber gets 3 free ebooks.)
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#21 WarGate Operator
WarGate is a publisher of War & Military Fantasy, Science Fiction, Biographies and Memoirs including Galaxy's Edge, Forgotten Ruin, Mongol Moon, LAND&SEA, The Lost and more. Liberty is good. WarGate Operators are our people.
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#22 Julie K. Cohen Romance
What goes through a Romance Author's brain? A lot of smut. No, seriously... read on to learn about Julie K. Cohen's books, writing, and process. Sign up FREE below
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#23 Jim’s Substack
Jim Watkins is a sci-fi writer, radio host, and entrepreneur. He wrote a bestselling book, co-hosts a weekly show, and owns websites. He shares his insights and experiences with his audiences through engaging and info
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#24 No Failure, Only Practice
Fiction writing exercises, craft essays, and reading recommendations from Matt Bell, author of APPLESEED and REFUSE TO BE DONE. Publishes monthly.
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#25 Stories by Marina Pacheco
Updates on my latest publications, short stories, serialised novels and some bits and bobs about my writing life.
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#26 DEEP WRITING
For creatives interested in writing, from psychology to craft. Tools and techniques that are taught in creative writing studies. The ins and outs of copywriting and creative industry insights.
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#27 Starship JJ Green ship's bulletin
Download free ebooks and sign up for the ship's bulletin. Arriving in your inbox every Tuesday, the bulletin features updates on what's been happening aboard the starship and discounts on the latest new releases.
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#28 From the desk of Kirsty Allison
Typewriter, computer, notepad, machine, recording
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#29 Short Story
Author Payout = $100 + 50% of subscription revenue. No Fee to Apply. Readers get one quality story a month and support artists with their contributions.
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#30 Offbeat Chronicles
Anecdotal, Short Stories, Essays, and Humour Bits. You won't believe the story about my battle with a Great White in the freezing waters of South Africa.✌️
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#31 Thriller Thursdays
Your page swiping thrillers and mysteries delivered straight to you once a week.
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#32 TurtleTalks
What does a turtle have to do with webcomics and webnovels? Come find out.
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#33 Orlog Chronicles : Stories & Adventures of Oussama Ammar
"Orlog" is a term from Old Norse, meaning "primal law" or "ultimate law", often associated with concepts of fate or destiny. If a work called "The Orlog Chronicles" does exist, it may involve themes related to these concepts. And many more.
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#34 The Art of Flash Fiction
Free monthly Flash Fiction Craft Articles & Prompts / Weekly Posts & Community Writing Events for paid subscribers from Writer & Teacher, Kathy Fish
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#35 Jo’s Newsletter
This might be the best idea I've ever had...
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#36 Murder She Writes
Welcome to Allison Brennan's monthly newsletter featuring book news, events, interviews, and the occasional article about writing.
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#37 Letters from Watson
Updates from your friend about his eccentric detective roommate
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#38 Cali Mann Romance
Stay up to date on the news and fun from USA today bestselling paranormal romance author, Cali Mann.
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#39 Fantastic Adventures by Aaron Hodges
Join the official substack of Aaron Hodges and discover epic worlds, amazing characters and terrifying villains...
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#40 Apple's Story
Romance, fantasy love.
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#41 Fiction Writing With AI
Actionable frameworks & ChatGPT prompts for timeless storytelling techniques.
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#42 Monster of the Week
Here there be monsters, the real life one and the ones imagined. This is a place for speculative fiction, the kind where horror meets heart.
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#43 Stern Brunch Daddy Digest
Books, Thirst, and Some Other Stuff
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#44 sou meio vagabunda, mas sou boa pessoa
Uma newsletter com textos ficcionais, textos não ficcionais e textos que talvez nem deveriam ter sido escritos. E, claro: links, coisas legais, aquela seleção de conteúdo que o povo gosta.
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#45 CheeseburgerGothic
John Birmingham's dive bar on the internet
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#46 The Falcon's Children
A serialized fantasy novel
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#47 Part-Time Parisian
Paris Thrillers for the 21st Century
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#48 Author Shari’s J. Ryan's Community
A day in the life of my imagination...
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#49 PayBack Time Story Updates
The Story You're Living
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#50 G J Ogden's scifi & fantasy author newsletter
G J Ogden is a Kindle Storyteller Award winner and an internationally bestselling SFF author. If you love Star Trek, Conan, and kickass SFF, this is the place for you!
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#51 Tawdra’s Substack
Tawdra Kandle Romance: Updates and reflections of an author who loves love stories
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#52 Stories by AI
Unique tales written, illustrated, and narrated with AI
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#53 The Commonplace
Fiction and essays on the extraordinary nature of ordinary life.
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#54 Pretty Evil Fiction
Shiny sharp words. Scarred hearts. Unlimited glitter. Welcome, all.
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#55 Jon Cronshaw - fantasy and speculative fiction author
Jon Cronshaw is a British fantasy and speculative fiction writer who weaves tales brimming with adventure, escapism, and an exploration of life’s profound questions.
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#56 All of Me by Anna Vatuone
All of Me is a weekly letter for anyone who’s ever felt torn between versions of themselves. If you’ve struggled to name what you do, who you are, or how to show up as your whole self—this one's for you.
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#57 Misty Evans Feel Good Fiction
Unforgettable fiction stories for readers who love humor, action, romance, and magic!
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#58 What Manner of Man
What Manner of Man is the newsletter of St John Starling. Current Project: A Companion in Vice, a gothic horror-romance about mad scientists doing nasty things to each other. 🫀
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#59 daddysnorlaxx
essays and fiction
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#60 KILLING EVE
Official Substack of Killing Eve creator Luke Jennings. Subscribers get weekly instalments of new Killing Eve adventures. Paid subscribers get exclusive access to bonus and behind-the-scenes material.
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#61 Mystery Romance Adventure Oh my!
Writing, Reading, and Life 🌻 Come along to get more Bennett Sisters Mysteries, travel and writing tidbits, new short stories, and more! Welcome.
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#62 bi-Weekly newsletter of Illicit Thoughts®
I’m an erotic author. I take inspiration from experience & imagination (pen name). Subscribe my newsletter for free and paid stories here:
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#63 M’s Substack
My personal Substack
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#64 Lia’s Substack
Welcome to Lia's magical worlds. Lia Davis is a bestselling paranormal romance and urban fantasy author. Her worlds are full of magic, mayhem, strong sassy heroines, and alpha heroes.
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#65 Author Becky Muth & R. A. Muth’s Substack
Becky Muth is a writer living her best life on the South Carolina coast with her family and their many pets. She writes sweet suspenseful romance as herself and quirky cozy mysteries as R. A. Muth.
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#66 Love, Life and Fiction
Writing, Parenting, Life, and Love
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#67 Celia's Reader Newsletter
Celia Kinsey writes quirky cozy mysteries.
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#68 Stories of the Future
Science Fiction. Game Development. Fantasy. The Metaverse. Writing. Technology. Stories, Myths, and Legends. Across All of Space and Time and Technology. The Long-Ago and Yet-To-Be.
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#69 Amy Wolf Substack
I write fantasy & historical fiction which allows my main characters a transformative journey of self-discover. Also, I'm fun!
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#70 Fairy Tales by Caroline
Fiction, fairy tales, and essays, delivered every Wednesday and Sunday
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#71 Fictionistas
A collaborative community for fiction writers on Substack
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#72 Chaos & Kismet
the underbelly of poetry, essay and fiction - read for a kick in the chest or a kiss on the lips. OR if you're lucky — both.
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#73 Fiction About True Stuff
Someone once said that being a writer is like being a lawyer with no responsibilities. If that's true then I definitely have the gift. 🏳️🌈✊🏽
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#74 M.S. Olney's Substack
Read new World's of Epic Adventure
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#75 kleinstukjeversheid
De plek waar je korte verhalen kan lezen uit mijn leven die wekelijks worden uitgestuurd via mijn nieuwsbrief.
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#76 Gay Doctor
Short fiction and non-fiction. The pleasure is ALL mine!
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#77 The Sunday Morning Transport
An amazing science fiction/fantasy short story each week.
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#78 This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin
All about fiction and creative non-fiction: writing it, reading it, teaching it and occasionally hating it
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#79 The Creative Ritual
A fiction author exploring creativity. How do artists use creative rituals to beat resistance?
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#80 Ringo's Tavern
Stories, books and musings of John Ringo.
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#81 Maira Dawn’s Novel News
The Perils and Joys of an Indie Fiction Writer.
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#82 Newton’s Tales of the Macabre
Newton Webb releases free short stories and audiobooks on a weekly basis, featuring tales of terror, death, madness, and the paranormal.
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#83 Rebecca Hefner Books
Join me as we chat about my sexy alpha heroes and the badass women they'd burn the world down for!
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#84 Mark’s Substack
My personal Substack
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#85 thot pudding
letters and essays about fiction, power, beauty and how we live and think, from a novelist, nice things enjoyer, sometimes-organizer. "This newsletter feels like the best of the old internet." - Lit Hub
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#86 Michael Angel's Fans of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Newsletter
Fantasy & Sci-Fi Releases from Michael Angel and Other Authors
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#87 DeAnna Drake | Cozy Mystery Readers Club
Hi! I'm an author of cozy mysteries with magical pets. I'm also a fan of strong tea, cute critters, and fun whodunits.
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#88 Worst Boyfriend Ever
The Most Sensitive Young Man - Now Living in a Van
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#89 A Thousand Tales
Alex Evans' fanstasy and sci fi newsletter
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#90 Alyssallaneous
Updates about my work, recommendations of things you might like, interviews with other authors, and probably ay least one capybara.
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#91 Shaved Meats, Piled High
Blatant self-promotion for my novels because I never want to have a real job again. But, hey, it's only monthly and it's free.
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#92 A New Breed of Dragon
Drew explores what happens when technology clashes with magic. He’s been compared to Ursula LeGuin(Harry Potter’s biggest influence), Elaine Cunningham(queen of dark fantasy and Forgotten Realms), and Fydor Dostoevsky (godfather of Crime and Punishment),
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#93 The Romantasy
Begin your journey—or fall even deeper—for the genre that captures hearts and won’t let go.
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#94 Melinda’s Substack
Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We do, on occasion, rescue her.)
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#95 Letters Regarding Jeeves
Updates from your pal Bertie about his brilliant valet.
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#96 Release McCracken
Occasional notes from Elizabeth McCracken
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#97 a fun cozy mystery/adventure substack by BK MacKay
We are a husband and wife writing team working on our first cozy mystery/adventure series. If you like light-hearted fun cozy mysteries and thrillers, then kick back and enjoy the antics of PK Kincaid and his sidekicks in these laugh out loud episodes
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#98 Nina Potter | Serial Fiction
Welcome to my Serial Fiction Publication! Join me every Thursday and Sunday for new chapters from two different books in progress. Please note that all chapters are drafts, awaiting professional editing before their final publication in book form.
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#99 Lee’s Substack
My personal Substack
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#100 The Official Universal Fantasy™ Substack
A Thought Encylopedia for using Universal Fantasy™ to Sell Your Stories to ANYONE. Also, tips, tricks, and hacks for living your best writer life
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