Browse newsletters about short stories

The New Yorker | Substack

by The New Yorker

The New Yorker's newsletter is a weekly 'book club' for magazine articles, sharing one essential story—deep investigations, reviews, or archive gems.

Gregg Dunnett Author | Substack

by Gregg Dunnett

Amazon bestseller Gregg Dunnett delivers stories, often inspired by the beach or ocean, interspersed with jokes and other diverse topics.

Garbage Notes | Franco Amati | Substack

by Franco Amati

Franco Amati, a published fiction writer, poet, and editor of Scuzzbucket, offers an inside look into his mind, featuring unique poetry, fiction, essays, and commentary.

Lady’s Substack | Lady Kay | Substack

by Lady Kay

Lady Kay publishes micro fiction stories and chapters from her New Adult and Romance series, 'Boys Fall In Love Too,' with new installments appearing periodically.

House of Regina Quinn | Substack

by Regina Quinn

Regina Quinn writes adult fiction about women who yearn, exploring consensual sex, morally complex characters, and emotional depth. Content warnings provided.

Jimmy Doom's Roulette Weal | Substack

by Jimmy Doom

Jimmy Doom offers a massive archive of original short fiction, with a unique twist: subscribers can suggest prompts for custom 100-word stories.

Snaps

by Deirdre Lewis

Deirdre Lewis's Snaps delivers written snapshot moments, inspired by photos. She crafts vignettes, thoughts, and sketches that capture feelings and entire worlds.

Angels in the Architecture

by Joanne Fedler

Author Joanne Fedler reflects on troubling times, crafting meaning and giving voice to life's "nameless spooks" through her distinctive, personal writing.

The Art of Flash Fiction | Kathy Fish | Substack

by Kathy Fish

Award-winning author Kathy Fish's monthly newsletter, The Art of Flash Fiction, offers craft articles, writing prompts, and recommended readings for flash fiction writers.

The House of Thorne | R. Adrian Thorne | Substack

by R. Adrian Thorne

R. Adrian Thorne crafts steamy, character-driven stories about desire, intimacy, and the secrets we keep, designed to be immersive and leave readers 'undone'.

Josh Czuba | Substack

by Josh Czuba

Josh Czuba delivers short fiction and psychological essays on human storytelling, meaningful living in the digital age, and self-development via creative and physical practice.

The Writer's Journey | Bradley Ramsey | Substack

by Bradley Ramsey

Bradley Ramsey shares writing craft wisdom, insights into his projects, and exclusive short fiction and poetry via The Writer's Journey.

Eva Alton | Eva Alton | Author | Substack

by Eva Alton | Author

Eva Alton, author of romantic fiction, shares weekly musings, book news, and personal stories, inviting readers to explore her romantic fiction like Stray Witch.

The Alchemist's Cabin | Substack

by The Alchemist's Cabin

A newsletter for honest stories, poetry, and experimental art on survival, healing, and persistence. It pays contributors, championing truth, empathy, and social justice.

Offbeat Chronicles | René Volpi | Substack

by René Volpi

Offbeat Chronicles offers René Volpi's one-of-a-kind observations on the world, designed to make readers think a little without being pretentious.

Beth Brower Scribbles Away | Substack

by Beth Brower

Novelist Beth Brower shares personal anecdotes about her life as a writer, her storytelling journey, and the inspirations behind her acclaimed books.

Stone Cold Foxes

by Nika Stone

Nika Stone's Stone Cold Foxes provides a community platform for readers to engage in discussions and connect over their shared interests.

Quantum Nomad | Beckett Johnson | Substack

by Beckett Johnson

Quantum Nomad by Beckett Johnson offers quiet stories, observational comics, and honest reflections, creating a thoughtful space to pause, notice, and connect.

WestWord | Amanda Saint | Substack

by Amanda Saint

WestWord publishes micro, flash, and short fiction that heals, connects, and transforms. Combining award-winning expertise, it seeks stories of shared humanity and compassion.

Fiction by Bill Adler | Substack

by Bill Adler

Veteran author Bill Adler delivers a weekly short story blending sci-fi, fantasy, and literary fiction, ranging from microfiction to 3,000 words.

Talebones ✨ | S.E. Reid | Substack

by S.E. Reid

S.E. Reid's Talebones features character-driven speculative fiction, mixing historical, fantasy, horror, and literary genres with spiritual or supernatural twists.

bi-Weekly newsletter of Illicit Thoughts®

by Illicit Thoughts

bi-Weekly newsletter of Illicit Thoughts® by Illicit Thoughts delivers original written content in the 'Writing' category, bi-weekly.

Raconteur Press | Substack

by Raconteur Press

Raconteur Press publishes pulp adventure tales with noble protagonists, rejecting nihilism. The newsletter shares open calls, new releases, and indie publishing insights.

The Word Factory’s Substack

by The Word Factory

Word Factory is the UK's most renowned short story organization, supporting writers and readers with masterclasses, mentoring, a film archive, and discussion groups.

Short Story

by Palisatrium

Palisatrium publishes one winning short story monthly, paying authors a base fee and 50% of revenue. It champions short fiction, building a rich subscriber library.

Short Story, Long | Aaron Burch | Substack

by Aaron Burch

Editor Aaron Burch's Short Story, Long publishes a new short story (2k-8k words) every two weeks, followed by author interviews, filling a gap for longer fiction.

Allison Brennan: Murder She Writes

by Allison Brennan

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Allison Brennan's bi-monthly newsletter covers her books, writing, and exclusive short stories.

Ierbosofii | Tibi Codorean | Substack

by Tibi Codorean

Ierbosofii by Tibi Codorean delivers weekly jokes for a brighter day, alongside more complex and serious longer-form texts.

The Orange & Bee | Substack

by The Orange & Bee

The Orange & Bee delves into international folklore and fairy tales with original stories, poems, and essays, creating a virtual salon for readers and writers.

Frank Talk

by Frank J. Fleming

Frank J. Fleming shares updates on his humor pieces, short stories, and novels, offering paid subscribers early access and full content.

From The Desk of Daniel Steel 🏳️‍🌈 | Substack

by Daniel Steel

Daniel Steel delivers character-driven gay erotic storytelling, building intense heat through long-form narratives that explore desire and break taboos.

Fiction Attic Press | Substack

by Fiction Attic Press

Fiction Attic Press publishes flash fiction, serial fiction, and memoir by new and established writers. Founded in 2005 by Michelle Richmond, it offers weekly stories and an extensive archive.

Vale of Temptation Erotica | Orion Vale | Substack

by Orion Vale

Orion Vale crafts bold, literary gay erotica, offering immersive stories that explore desire, power, and passion with depth and vivid detail.

Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler

by Chuck Palahniuk

Chuck Palahniuk offers unfiltered stories, teaches fiction writing, and fosters a community for creators to craft work better than mass media pap.

The Sunday Morning Transport | Julian Yap | Substack

by Julian Yap

Julian Yap's The Sunday Morning Transport delivers a weekly speculative fiction short story (sci-fi/fantasy) by acclaimed authors, connecting thinkers and dreamers.

The Writer_ | J. Kevin Tumlinson | Substack

by J. Kevin Tumlinson

Award-winning author J. Kevin Tumlinson explores the active, ongoing process of writing. His newsletter, The Writer_, celebrates the essential partnership between author and reader.

The New Cthulhu

by Mark Watson

Mark Watson's The New Cthulhu explores contemporary cosmic horror and Lovecraftian themes in an insightful, unsettling dive.

Writing & Selling Stories with Angelique Fawns | Substack

by Angelique Fawns

Angelique Fawns provides short story writers with weekly paying, no-fee submission calls, craft insights, free fiction, and a serialized space adventure.

Cerebral Gay Fiction

by Fox Emerson

Fox Emerson's Cerebral Gay Erotica delivers slow-burn, deliberate, and addictive gay stories filled with tension, emotion, and characters who fuck with their whole hearts.

Apocalypses by AR Shaw | Substack

by AR Shaw

A. R. Shaw delivers compelling stories, including a free book, "The China Pandemic," hinting at apocalyptic and pandemic narratives.

Elizabeth Helen's Newsletter

by Luna Fox Press

Discover Elizabeth Helen's new releases, exclusive reads, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and short stories featuring "beastly princes" and tall, fae men.

Jaxen Poe

by Jaxen Poe

Jaxen Poe publishes Dad’s Diary entries, The Park Ranger updates, and original short stories. Paid members get early access, full archives, and discounts on upcoming novels.

Jonathan Edward Durham’s Substack | Substack

by Jonathan Edward Durham

Jonathan Edward Durham, viral horror author, shares exclusive unpublished fiction, monthly short stories, and behind-the-scenes insights from his novelist/humorist life.

PD's Alternative Fiction | Substack

by PD's Alternative Fiction

PD's Alternative Fiction by award-winning PD Alleva offers sophisticated pulp horror. Expect gritty, grunge, gore, and noir short stories, novellas, and novels.

The Humor of Melvin Durai

by Melvin Durai

Melvin Durai shares his distinctive humor, offering witty insights and comedic observations on various aspects of life and current events.

BriJest Digest

by Brian Ss

Brian Ss delivers the BriJest Digest, a newsletter focused on elevating belief systems and bringing laughter. Editions arrive Monday and Thursday at 11:11 AM.

Le Beau Paquet | Monsieur_K | Substack

by Monsieur_K

Monsieur_K's Le Beau Paquet offers daily masculine erotic photos and twice-weekly gay erotic shorts, exploring desire, bodies, and intimate moments for men who love men.

Classics Read Aloud | Substack

by Classics Read Aloud

Ruby Love publishes monthly audio recordings of classic stories, from fairy tales to novels, inviting listeners to get cozy, tuck away distractions, and be transported.

Beaches and Trails Publishing’s Substack | Substack

by Beaches and Trails Publishing

Updates and stories from Beaches and Trails Publishing, a Canadian independent press. Features fiction across romance, mysteries, YA, and thrillers.

THE WESTONBERRY TIMES: Small Town. Big Feelings. Deep Roots. | Jhéanell • Westonberry Times | Substack

by Jhéanell • Westonberry Times

Jhéanell Westonberry's THE WESTONBERRY TIMES explores romance in fictional Roena County. Her stories blend Southern charm and Caribbean flavor, centering Black women finding love, rest, and healing in community.