A Word About...
Benjamin DreyerWords. Words about words. Words about copyediting. The occasional cultural observation.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 53 | Subscribers | Read | benjamindreyer.substack.com |
Curious about how many subscribers A Word About... has or want to find similar newsletters? Reletter has got you covered. We collated all the information we could find from across the web in our database of over one million newsletters.
Check the email archives, get traffic estimates, engagement scores and more to discover the best advertising opportunities.
Our search tool helps you locate relevant newsletters for any topic and compare their stats for better sponsorship decisions.
Latest Issues
Recent posts by this newsletter. Browse the email archive.
Past Presently
[Content advisory: Illustrated examples of perniciously lousy early-1960s attitudes, including fatphobia, ageism, and misogyny, oodles of it, lie ahead.]
by the bye
The ebook of Dreyer’s English is on sale wherever1 better books are sold (and presumably considerably worse books) for a mere $2.99 all this week.
Do I repeat myself?
Copyediting tips and maxims, I think, are rather like those piano exercises1 I was expected to devote time to as a young person when I would have much preferred noodling around with “Theme from The Apartment,” “Theme of Exodus,”2 or Beethov...
10 additional stray copyeditorial thoughts
1. I identify myself as a copy editor who copyedits in the service of the craft of copyediting, and thus I have copyeditorial thoughts. (For having typed “copyeditorial” I’ve been awarded—three times just now, in fact—the red dots of judgme...
Similar Newsletters
Other publications recommended by the authors of this newsletter.
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Benjamin Dreyer, author of the New York Times/IndieBound bestseller Dreyer's English and Stet! (the game!), is the retired copy chief and managing editor of Random House.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for A Word About...?
You can find recent issues that have been published by A Word About... on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does A Word About... have?
To see how many people subscribe to A Word About..., simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in A Word About...?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch A Word About... as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like A Word About...?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact A Word About... using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters similar to A Word About...?
Scroll up to where it says Similar Newsletters to see other publications like A Word About.... You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact A Word About...?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.