David’s Substack
David RickertHow to draw and write comics. Tutorials, geeky conversations, and personal faves.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 74 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 11 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
davidrickert.substack.comLatest Issues
How To Draw Hands
About a year and a half ago I was a featured guest at Cartoon Crossroads Columbus along with the likes of Art Speigelman, Jeff Smith, and Kate Beaton. To be honest, I’m not sure why they let me in, other than the fact that I live in town an...
AI Can Help Us Color Comics
I hate coloring comics. A big reason is that I find it tedious. It’s the least engaging part, and I’m not very good at it. When I got my advance for my first two graphic novels, the publishers agreed to give me some extra money to hire a co...
AI Finally Broke Me
Yesterday our tech team in the district sent us an email about the release of ChatGPT 2.0. It read: “OpenAI has officially rolled out ChatGPT Images 2.0, a game-changer for classroom visuals. The model now features advanced 'thinking' capab...
Storytelling in Illustrations
I once met legendary cartoonist Roy Doty at his house when I was starting my career as a comics artist. I expected glowing reviews of my work from a jolly old veteran. Instead, he gave me one of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received:...
Does Sponsoring A Bowl Game Pay Off? (Comic)
One of my goals for 2026 is to get a piece of graphic non-fiction published online and get paid for it. I thought this was a great idea for a piece, but I came up with the idea a little too late for it to be relevant. I got bogged down in t...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for David’s Substack.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 74 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #41 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
I’m a cartoonist who writes non-fiction graphic novels for middle grade readers. My first graphic novel, ‘’Pizza, Pickles, and Apple Pie” was published in October 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for David’s Substack?
You can find recent issues that have been published by David’s Substack 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 David’s Substack have?
To see how many people subscribe to David’s Substack, 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 David’s Substack?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch David’s Substack 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 David’s Substack?
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 David’s Substack using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to David’s Substack?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like David’s Substack. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact David’s Substack?
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.