The best Fiction newsletters

A Substack of short fiction and serialized prose, including a continuing story called The Maria Chronicles, delivered as brief reads for the phone. Readers get atmospheric, romantic vignettes with a literary voice.

David Perell's podcast-style newsletter goes behind the scenes with well-known writers such as Jodi Picoult, Robert Greene, and Andy Weir to explore their writing habits, ideas, and craft. Readers get transcripts and practical lessons on research, plotting, character, and the publishing business.

A personal Substack of essays, cultural commentary and fiction by a New York writer and former branding professional. Readers get voicey reflections on screen addiction, corporate work culture and everyday life, plus updates on her first novel.

An author newsletter from Jodi Taylor with personal updates, book news, short stories, extracts and reader-engagement features such as Controversy Corner. Readers get a chatty look at her writing life and community content tied to her Chronicles of St Mary's world.

A daily Turkish newsletter that sends a short novel or story excerpt to subscribers each morning, readable in about five minutes. Each issue opens with a brief personal reflection from the editor tied to the passage, followed by the excerpt itself.

A Substack literary magazine that publishes a weekly philosophy and ethics-themed short story, along with reader polls, commentary from a resident philosopher, and author Q&As. It aims to give classrooms, book clubs and families material for discussion.

A screenwriter and novelist shares storytelling craft breakdowns, screenwriting analysis, and cultural essays on film, TV, fiction and art, including personal reflections on balancing creative work with life. Readers get practical craft lessons, resource lists like downloadable horror scripts, and community prompts for finishing work in progress.

Writer J. Michael Straczynski shares essays, fiction and behind-the-scenes material from his career, including Babylon 5 script uploads and a revised novelette. The most recent issue announces he is closing paid subscriptions and directing readers to his Patreon.

A twice-monthly author newsletter from novelist Beth Brower, mixing publishing news and personal updates in The Bookshelf with fiction set in St. Crispian's in The St. Crispian's Gazette. Readers get a behind-the-scenes look at her writing process and the Emma M. Lion book series.

A novelist shares personal, candid updates on her book drafting process, including weekly word counts, reading notes and reflections on creative rhythms. Recent issues also cover her decision to write at her own pace given ADHD and autism.

A newsletter from a published author and former slush-pile reader offering practical writing and publishing advice, including weekly first-page critiques of subscriber submissions. It also includes a weekly writing check-in to build community among writers.

An author publishes original gay erotic fiction, along with NSFW photo posts and a podcast featuring other authors in the genre. Readers get serialized steamy stories about men with men, plus book recommendations and subscription promotions.

A writer and creativity coach shares monthly updates on self-publishing her novel, book recommendations, and interviews with authors on her podcast. Readers get reading picks, reflections on the author-entrepreneur mindset, and October book-release previews.

An author's personal newsletter about her writing life, book launches and the emotional experience of finishing her Harlem Renaissance Mystery series. Readers get candid, rambling reflections alongside announcements and buy links for her novels.