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The best Personal Journal newsletters

3 newsletters, ranked by editorial quality and how recently they published. Looking for something more specific? Search instead.

cavella.com· irregular· Inactive for over a year

A personal blog where Tony Cavella documents his cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment, and the side effects and daily life that come with it, alongside working remotely. It offers candid, first-person updates for readers following his journey or interested in living through treatment.

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markandrade.com· irregular· Published 1 months ago

A personal indie developer journal documenting the creation and launch of a color-by-number iOS app, including technical notes and emotional reflections. Readers get a candid look at app development, marketing struggles, and adapting to new device form factors.

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jemellee.com· irregular· Published 9 months ago

A personal journal documenting one person's efforts to rebuild their life in Chicago, including getting out of credit card debt and monthly money progress updates. It mixes candid personal reflection with practical talk about budgeting, savings goals and everyday finances.

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