The Matchbook Collective
C. W. Sachs, Grant Hartley, Shelby, Johana-MarieWe are a collection of matches. We write to spark conversation. We write to rekindle hope and joy. We write to burn down that which harms us. And we ultimately write to provide light in the dark for our community. Together, we are The Matchbook Collective
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 64 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 9 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
thematchbookcollective.substack.comLatest Issues
How Downloading Grindr Brought Me Closer to God
I downloaded Grindr in a hotel room in Guatemala.
Which is strange, because the whole reason I traveled to Guatemala alone was to convince myself I didn’t need it.
A surplus of airline miles and an unusually open calendar carried me to th...
Fall 2026 Issue: IRL
Photo by Francesco on Unsplash
“He was gazing down at his phone, his shoulders tense, his spine curling toward it.
She had the urge to call out to him, startle him with her voice: What’s in your phone that isn’t right here in front of you...
Painfully Become
“Self-Portrait” by Henri Fantin-Latour ca. 1858
An early memory often comes to me. I’m little, and by little I mean a child. It’s bedtime in December. My Mom has replaced our bedsheets with warm fuzzy flannel sheets. I am in my underwear a...
The Femme Issue, Pt. 4: Fantasy
Previous Installations in This Series:
-
Introduction
-
Reflection
-
Shadow
“Nothing I accept about myself can be used against me to diminish me. I am who I am, doing what I came to do, acting upon you like a drug or a c...
Doctor Who, Quantum Mechanics, and the Heidelberg Catechism
As a science fiction nerd, I’ve always been obsessed with the idea of alternate timelines and parallel universes. In Star Trek, they have a running storyline about the “mirror verse”, a parallel universe where humans chose to value war and...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Matchbook Collective.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 68 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
I had a dream where I killed a demon with my own headstone. And I think about that a lot.
he/him / #LGBTQinChrist / \ud83d\udc1d / Catholic / former @lifeonsideb co-host / writer on faith, sexuality, theology, culture
Johana-Marie Williams is a writer, artist, and historian focusing on Black women's health and religio-spiritual experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The Matchbook Collective?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The Matchbook Collective 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 Matchbook Collective have?
To see how many people subscribe to The Matchbook Collective, 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 Matchbook Collective?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Matchbook Collective 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 Matchbook Collective?
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 Matchbook Collective using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to The Matchbook Collective?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Matchbook Collective. 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 Matchbook Collective?
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.