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Auraist. The best writers on Substack.
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Trusted by 50K+ readers, we pick the best-written books from US and UK new releases and prize shortlists, and publish articles by world-class authors on prose style and AI writing. Plus the satire The Demon Inside David Lynch.
Free subscribers
~23k
Est. revenue
$29k – $61k / yr
Last 30 days
Mostly flat
Public estimates are rounded ranges, not exact figures. Paid plans include precise metrics, history charts, sponsor intel, and exports. Last updated Aug 18, 2026.
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