Reletter
Artwork for The Joyous Struggle

The Joyous Struggle

Jonathan Rowson

Newfound feelings and impossible ideas

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesWeekly
Issues137Founded4 years agoLast Issue10 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

jonathanrowson.substack.com
Artwork for The Joyous Struggle

Latest Issues

Howdy on the other side

I’m sad to hear of the passing of Jim Rutt, December 11, 1953 — May 27, 2026, as indicated in the Obaugh Funeral Home notification in McDowell, Virginia, where he lived.

“Howdy! I’m Jim Rutt, and this is The Jim Rutt Show.”

Then the drums...

10 days ago
55
3

Rights of Nature, Mysterious Beings, and the Metaphysics of Whales

MOTH is a bio-socio-legal movement trying to shift our understanding of the world in thought, word, and deed, but I can’t speak of anything moth-related in good faith without first sharing Norm McDonald’s rendition of a joke about the moth...

20 days ago
22
5

Getting David Attenborough to Speak

That day in 2015, I did not expect to be heavily involved. I am not sure why. Perhaps I had impostor syndrome, because David Attenborough was in the house, the illustrious RSA House in London, and he was chairing an event in a series that w...

a month ago
14
6

Laughing at the Demand for Intensity

If you haven’t read Make Something Heavy by Anu I can strongly recommend it. It’s a reflection on the internet’s demand for content, leading creators of all kinds to churn out things that are relatively brisk, appealing and scrollable, in o...

a month ago
17
11

"Suddenly, Something Mattered."

A wayward young man sought guidance in a temple on the outskirts of his city. He was weary, tired of pretending that he knew what life was for.

The resident master looked him over. ‘What have you studied?’ he asked.

‘The only thing that e...

2 months ago
24
6

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 The Joyous Struggle.

SubscribersEngagement75Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Chart Rankings

How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.

#228
#151

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Jonathan Rowson

    Director @perspecteeva Interested in the relationship between systems, souls, and society. Author. Publisher. Chess Grandmaster. Scottish Londoner. Dad.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for The Joyous Struggle?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by The Joyous Struggle 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 The Joyous Struggle have?

    To see how many people subscribe to The Joyous Struggle, 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 The Joyous Struggle?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Joyous Struggle 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 The Joyous Struggle?

    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 The Joyous Struggle using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to The Joyous Struggle?

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

    How do I contact The Joyous Struggle?

    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.