Bringing you a deeper understanding of Iceland and the Icelanders.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 223 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
letterfromiceland.substack.comLatest Issues
Taking a right turn
We had local elections, and once again Icelanders are voting in parties who have proven, time and time again, that they are out to exploit.
One of the main questions I am examining in my upcoming book The Shape of Silence is how—or, rather...
Hidden people, hidden meaning
Halló!
As you may have figured out by now I am fascinated by the way people and nations cope with trauma.
When I was studying Folkloristics at the University of Iceland, I was amazed at the scholarly interpretations of folk tales, and...
A primer on Icelandic surname conventions
Patronyms, matronyms, nonbinary-yms, and the lowdown on Icelandic family names
An Icelandic family of four (mom, dad, brother, sister) arrives at a hotel reception in a foreign land, hands over their passports, and the receptionist looks d...
Dying in the morning, dying in the afternoon
Komdu sæl/sæll!
Last week I ran through some of the more common greetings we use here in Iceland—specifically the “come happy-go happy” ones.
But we also commonly greet one another with a friendly “good morning/afternoon”, both wrapp...
Staying out of trouble on the Ring Road
A short field guide to not dying on a single-lane highway
Visitors to Iceland tend to arrive with a mental list of things that might kill them. Things like volcanoes, glaciers or sneaker waves on the south coast that knock people over whil...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Letter from Iceland .
| Subscribers | Engagement | 75 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #127 | |
| #65 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Writer, besserwisser. Author of 10 books about Iceland. Pieces in The Washington Post, Guardian, Globe and Mail, and a bunch more. Indie author enthusiast and evangelist.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Letter from Iceland ?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Letter from Iceland 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 Letter from Iceland have?
To see how many people subscribe to Letter from Iceland , 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 Letter from Iceland ?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Letter from Iceland 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 Letter from Iceland ?
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 Letter from Iceland using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Letter from Iceland ?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Letter from Iceland . You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Letter from Iceland ?
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.