Writing in First Draft
Dax-Devlon Ross, Derek Beres, Trey Walk, Jason BiehlFirst Draft is where I write through questions about work, leadership, institutions, memory, culture, and the ways we make meaning together.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 57 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 8 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
daxdevlon.substack.comLatest Issues
The Profession Inside the Organizations
You may be wondering why two dispatches are landing in your inbox this morning and if this some kind of error on my part. It’s not. They are very different pieces and, in some ways, represent two sides of my brain. I could probably manufact...
99.9 Percent Problems
You may be wondering why two dispatches are landing in your inbox this morning and if this some kind of error on my part. It’s not. They are very different pieces and, in some ways, represent two sides of my brain. I could probably manufact...
The Great Abandonment: The Dismantling of Federal Civil Rights Enforcement — with Trey Walk
A few months ago, Graham connected me with . We had both been thinking and writing, from different angles, about what was happening to federal civil rights enforcement. Since then, we’ve stayed in touch, and I’ve been tracking his work.
L...
The False Promise of a New Purity Test
A few years ago, we couldn’t stop talking about the purity tests the left was supposedly exacting on everyone. There was this sense that an orthodoxy had descended on us to impose a standard of ideological exactness, and any deviation from...
We Are Not the Help, Part II
This is the second of two essays about those of us who work across the social impact sector and the strange, often invisible place we occupy within it. Part I was an attempt to surface the human and collective cost of treating people the se...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Writing in First Draft.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 67 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Movement Ecosystem Infrastructure. Author. Journalist. Educator. Philosopher. Entrepreneur. Strategist. Lawyer. Citizen. Community member. Parent. Husband. Friend. Ally. Xer. Seeker.
Derek Beres is an Emmy-nominated journalist, podcaster, and speaker based in Portland, Oregon. He is the co-host of the Conspirituality podcast.
Writer and movement guy from the South. I safeguard and share Black history that helps us better understand pop culture, politics, and how to be good humans.
Teacher, Antiracism Facilitator, Writer. Unicorns, Book One, On Discomfort, out now!
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Writing in First Draft?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Writing in First Draft 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 Writing in First Draft have?
To see how many people subscribe to Writing in First Draft, 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 Writing in First Draft?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Writing in First Draft 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 Writing in First Draft?
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 Writing in First Draft using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Writing in First Draft?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Writing in First Draft. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Writing in First Draft?
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.