Make It Anyway
Drew DennyTrade secrets, true stories, and dispatches from a queer creative who refuses to go quiet.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 9 | Founded | a month ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
drewdenny.substack.comLatest Issues
How To Distribute Contraband
Nobody wanted to make Second Nature.
When I started the project in 2015, I was told it wasn’t “necessary” because “gay marriage passed” so we obviously “had already won” and it was “time to relax.”
In 2016 I was told we had bigger problem...
Start Here
Second Nature is the film I needed in high school when I was taught that females are “inferior” to males and that queerness is simply “unnatural.” Elliot Page narrates this hilarious and heartwarming romp through the animal world, following...
Nerd Out With Me: How to Save Kids with Forbidden Films
I had no idea how to distribute Second Nature independently, much less create the systems needed for outreach, follow-up, responding to inquiries, more follow-up, customer service, booking, invoicing, payment processing, delivering various...
How To Save Kids With A Forbidden Film
After scrolling through yet another spate of death threats, I almost closed my phone. But then a message caught my eye:
“I showed Second Nature to my mom last night. We both laughed a lot but then I cried and she asked why and I didn’t kno...
Nerd Out With Me: How to Avenge a Pay Gap
Here’s what we actually did to create Allies in Arts, from bathroom stall to boardroom:
1. Name The Thing
If you’re going to go through the work (and it’s A LOT of REALLY BORING work to start a non-profit) you need to be clear on your th...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Make It Anyway.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 71 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #213 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
After 2 decades of directing award-winning films and helping 14,500 creatives through my non profit Allies in Arts, I’m sharing what I wish I’d known sooner. Queer femme // Sag rising // Refusing to go quiet
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Make It Anyway?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Make It Anyway 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 Make It Anyway have?
To see how many people subscribe to Make It Anyway, 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 Make It Anyway?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Make It Anyway 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 Make It Anyway?
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 Make It Anyway using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Make It Anyway?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Make It Anyway. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Make It Anyway?
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.