The Scourgelands
M Daniel McDowellThe Substack home of M Daniel McDowell. Writing, shop talk, productivity, and fathomless horrors from beyond the realms of earthly knowledge, all in one convenient place.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 42 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 2 years ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
mdanielmcdowell.substack.comLatest Issues
Anniversary Time!
It's been a year since this book first splashed onto the scene, a wild year of weird hopes and old dreams fulfilled.
I turned forty. I got married. I rode a lot of roller coasters; certainly more of them than last year. I wrote a whole se...
An Auspicious Autumn
At this time last year, I was frenetically typing, agonizing over a deadline a little over a week away from me that felt thoroughly overwhelming. I had no idea what was just around the bend for me, a few weeks later, a few months later…. a...
O, Shepherd...
As of but some few weeks past, The Shepherd in Shadow is a book! It is here.
When I first began this newsletter, a bit more than a year ago, I had no idea what was coming for me. If you had asked me to guess what the year ahead would hold...
Wit & Wizardry
A smorgasbord of NEWS! and a little character analysis amuse-bouche after all that.
First: the anthology I have been grinding away to bring into the world has finally been announced and I’m thrilled.
BEATING HEARTS & BATTLE-AXES is...
Narratess Indie Sale is on!
First things first—it’s Indie April and I’ve put Bringer of the Scourge on sale through the 15th, on virtually all platforms.
There are hundreds more books for free or very very cheap at the Indie Book Sale, including my little weird adve...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Scourgelands.
| Subscribers | Monthly Web Visits | Accepts Sponsors | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Cost per Ad | |||||
Explore More
SEO Reach
Where The Scourgelands ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 2 | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Merritt Daniel McDowell, speculative fiction writer on a mad quest. Author of BRINGER OF THE SCOURGE, epic dark fantasy debut, out September 25th, as part of this year's Inkfort Press Self-Publishing Derby.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The Scourgelands?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The Scourgelands 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 Scourgelands have?
To see how many people subscribe to The Scourgelands, 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 Scourgelands?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Scourgelands 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 Scourgelands?
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 Scourgelands using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to The Scourgelands?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Scourgelands. 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 Scourgelands?
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.