All about fiction and creative non-fiction: writing it, reading it, teaching it and occasionally hating it
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 415 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 11 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
emmadarwin.substack.comLatest Issues
The Thirty Thousand Doldrums, and how to get out of them
Whether you've been racing along with a following wind, or tacking slowly and steadily across the sea, when you're becalmed in the doldrums it's terrifying.
We were both stuck at 30,000 words: a friend who writes short, sharp techno-thrill...
Itchy Bitesized 44: Twelve Things About Pausing A Project
One of the great writing joys is being sunk deep in a draft, or blasting forward with it (your metaphor may vary): the work seems to have its own momentum, its own confidence. There’s a sense of overall rightness about what arrives on the p...
Making it Real: Mary Karr's 'carnal world'
How to make your characters' lives and worlds come alive for your reader
We talk about writing being (or failing to be!) ‘vivid’, ‘believable’ and ‘alive’ for the reader - and it’s a huge part of our job as writers to make it so.
Picked Up A Bad Book? Think Of It As A Good One
Have you ever picked up a much-admired or much-hyped book, read all or some, found it terrible, and wondered why you’re bothering to become a better writer? Have you ever found yourself in the pub with fellow writers and authors, collective...
Make Friends with Synopsis-Writing
Why synopses are the perfect tool for developing and editing as well as selling your writing
Everyone hates writing synopses, don’t they? A mentee and I have just scheduled a review of their submission package, and they signed off with ‘Th...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 76 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
SEO Reach
Where This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 2.2k | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #68 | |
| #19 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Writes fiction and non-fiction, teaches, mentors, blogs @ This Itch of Writing. New novel The Bruegel Boy due November 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin?
You can find recent issues that have been published by This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin 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 This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin have?
To see how many people subscribe to This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin, 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 This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin 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 This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin?
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 This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin?
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.