Reletter
Artwork for The Pipe Writer

The Pipe Writer

Simon Emslie

I'm a recovering barrister and a chronic bagpiper. Join me as I look to get a tune out of my keyboard with stories of forgotten moments. Earplugs not required.

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesWeekly
Issues12Founded2 years agoLast Issue6 months ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

thepipewriter.substack.com
Artwork for The Pipe Writer

Latest Issues

Government to Abolish Not Guilty Verdicts

BREAKING NEWS: The Government is set to abolish not guilty verdicts.

In a freshly leaked internal memo, a Ministry of Justice official wrote, “We believe in the presumption of innocence, but limiting the available verdicts at trial will no...

6 months ago
10
15

I Lost a Trial My Opponent Wanted Me to Win

Photo by Mike Bird on Pexels

As soon as I met the prosecutor, I knew this was going to be an unusual trial.

"I've got serious concerns," he confessed quietly. "The complainant and his friend... something doesn't feel right. But I haven't...

10 months ago
17
18

13 Years at the Bar in 13 Moments

2008: Recall hearing at HMP “Never Saw that One Coming”

Cross-examination is an art. But most artists don’t have to cross-examine two people at once. Down a crackly phone line.

This artwork? More Jackson Pollock than John Constable....

a year ago
10
19

Did This Four-Year-Old See Through My Act?

Photo by Megan Watson on Unsplash

Children are astute observers. The Big Man Himself knows this well. I discovered it, too, when I was once asked to don his famous red suit.

After I graduated from university, I moved to Italy for a year....

a year ago
25
29

I Hid From a Fictional Barrister

The invitation told me I should arrive ten minutes early. I was one minute away from being late for one of the most important interviews of my life.

A pupillage interview.

Nearly 19 years later, those three words still fill me with equal...

a year ago
14
18

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 Pipe Writer.

SubscribersMonthly Web VisitsAccepts Sponsors
Estimated Cost per Ad

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Simon Emslie

    I write stories of wrong turnings at the Bar and the twists and turns that led me there

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for The Pipe Writer?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by The Pipe Writer 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 Pipe Writer have?

    To see how many people subscribe to The Pipe Writer, 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 Pipe Writer?

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

    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 Pipe Writer using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to The Pipe Writer?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Pipe Writer. 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 Pipe Writer?

    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.