Reletter
Artwork for Field Notes from the Work

What if Humans of New York and a spoken word poet had a baby? That's Field Notes. Documentary portraits, intimate audio and writing about the people doing the work — and what it actually costs them. Stories told by Lindsey Lerner. New stories bi-weekly.

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesDaily
Issues68Foundeda year agoLast Issue6 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

fieldnotesfromthework.substack.com
Artwork for Field Notes from the Work

Latest Issues

The Work Is the Place

Her father carried $15,000 in cash across the country because the banks wouldn’t hold it for him.

He was a Pullman porter. He spotted a block in the South Bronx from a train window and decided that was where his American dream would l...

6 days ago
4
3

The Thinking Before the Thought: The Part of Your Creative Process Nobody Sees

This essay is written in partnership with Sublime — the tool where I keep the thinking before it knows what it is.

I was eighteen, walking through Chinatown in Philadelphia with a Nikon FM2, a roll of black and white film and absolutely no...

a month ago
8
1

The Record Belongs to All of Us: Why Building Field Notes & Protecting Human Stories Matters Right Now

This Archive Is Keeping Your Record Too

If you have ever felt the gap between the work you get paid for and the work that actually makes you — this archive is keeping that record. If you have ever been in a room and done the invisible...

a month ago
10
6

The Most Powerful Spiritual Practice Is the One You're Already Doing

The most advanced spiritual practice has ever attempted is a regular Tuesday.

After thirty years of ceremony, illness survived, energy healing and a life built around staying clear enough to let something real move through — that’s what s...

a month ago
1

Start Here: Field Notes from the Work (and the Wild)

Hey there,

Most people have two jobs. The one that shows up in their title, and the one they actually do. Field Notes is about the second one.

The kind of work that happens before anyone’s watching. The 2AM decision that changed everythi...

a month ago
3
2

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Field Notes from the Work.

SubscribersEngagement79Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Lindsey Lerner

    There’s more to see in the spaces we overlook.

  • Tawny Lara

    \ud83e\udd18\ud83c\udffdYour fav writing teacher's fav writing teacher / \ud83d\udcdaAuthor of Dry Humping / \ud83e\udd43 Non-Alc cofounder

  • Karl Stewart

    executive coach helping folks work well

  • Mariya Dimov
  • Majora Carter Group, LLC

    Urban revitalization strategy consulting and RE Development. Award winning, fabulous.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for Field Notes from the Work?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by Field Notes from the Work 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 Field Notes from the Work have?

    To see how many people subscribe to Field Notes from the Work, 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 Field Notes from the Work?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Field Notes from the Work 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 Field Notes from the Work?

    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 Field Notes from the Work using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to Field Notes from the Work?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Field Notes from the Work. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact Field Notes from the Work?

    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.