Hello friends, this is the second of my twice-annual asks for subscriptions. If you’re on the free email list and you find that this newsletter adds some value to your life, I’d like to ask that you consider signing up for the paid version.
I have been advised by several people “in the biz” that I should increase the cost of subscriptions, at least to a $6/$60 level, in light of inflation. But I’m sticking with a $5 a month/$50 a year price. I think it’s a good round number and an appropriate amount for a subscription newsletter, especially with a potential recession looming on the horizon.
What are you getting for your money?
Subsidizing three or four free-to-all posts a week.
A subscriber-only post each Friday.
Commenting privileges.
Access to our book clubs. (Jesus’ Son starting this Wednesday.)
Access to my monthly roundups of subscriber writing, where readers get the opportunity to expose their writing to a broader audience.
The ability to participate in the annual Book Review Contest.
Occasional subscriber-only Open Threads and AMAs.
My NFL betting picks are 6-0!
If you’re wondering what I might do with the money, I can share with you that my girlfriend and I are trying to have a baby and have begun fertility treatments. Insurance covers pretty much none of it and it’s quite expensive, so every bit helps. I’m not asking for charity here - we’re doing well financially. I’m just giving you a little context if you’re wondering where the money pressures are right now.
My only philosophy, as far as subscriber perks go, is to hustle. I just want to show subscribers that I’m always thinking about how to make their subscription dollars worthwhile. I can’t say whether I make everyone’s $5 worth it, but I can say in all sincerity that I’m working on it as hard as I can every day. I’m blessed to have the readers I have now and would be greatly cheered by anybody new who gets on board. Cheers and thank you.
Where's all the money gong Freddie?
Cocaine and fancy cat food?
Mine's money well spent, and I'm happy to give some gift subscriptions. Also, take my $5/month and invest it toward a nice suit in which to marry your girlfriend. That's a much better landing pad for the baby you're trying to make.