The AF WKLY Newsletter

 

My newsletter is a weekly dispatch full of great writing and rare gems from all over the internet. It arrives every single Friday, rain or shine. I’ve been sending it since 2013, and these days it hits 55,000 inboxes. For a taste, check out the archive.

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The Classifieds are like old-fashioned newspaper ads, but nestled in my newsletter and delivered directly to 50,000 inboxes. Rates start at $155 for a text-only ad (150 characters).

You choose the Friday your ad runs, and you write the text. The deadline to submit an ad for Friday's newsletter is Thursday at 12pm PST, but space usually sells out before that, so it's best to buy early. You can buy first and submit ad text later.

All classifieds are subject to my approval. Questions? Scroll down to the FAQ section. Otherwise, you can buy right here:

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ADVERTISING QUESTIONS

I’d like to advertise, but I first I need to know more about your subscribers. Click here for more demographic info.

After my ad runs, can you send me info on how many people read and clicked it? I don’t supply click-through data, but if you’d like to track clicks on your link, you can create a free bit.ly account.

I don’t have my ad text written yet. Can I still purchase ad space? Yes, just check the box on the checkout form that indicates you’ll be emailing the ad text and URL later. It’s your responsibility to get that info to Mercedes (assistant@ladyswagger.com) before Thursday on the week your ad is set to run.

I’d like to buy out the entire classified ad section. Do you do that? Yes, sometimes! Email Mercedes, assistant@ladyswagger.com, with your request.

Oh no! You’re sold out on the date I’m interested in advertising. Sometimes, for an additional fee, we are able to squeeze in last-minute advertisers. Email Mercedes, assistant@ladyswagger.com, with your request.

Do you do partnerships or ad swaps? Rarely. Send the details of your request to Mercedes, assistant@ladyswagger.com.

 

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If you want to ensure that your favorite part of Friday will continue to arrive, the best way is to become a paying member.

A paid membership gets you a pie chart or an exclusive bit of writing every week, occasional discounts on classified ads, and my undying affection. It's just $15 per year—though you're welcome to pay me more if you truly love me. [Disclaimer: Paying more than $15 won't result in any additional perks. That's why it's true love.]

Why do I charge what I charge? Here’s some info.

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MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS

I’m a paying member, but I’m not getting the newsletter. Help! If you became a paying member right out of the gate (wow, what faith in me!), you may not be subscribed. My paid membership system works by reclassifying existing subscribers, but does not add brand new members to the email list. Subscribe yourself here and you should start seeing pie charts in your inbox every Friday.

I used to get the newsletter, but now I don’t. What’s up? If you check all of your spam folders and still don’t see it, you may have accidentally unsubscribed at some point, especially if you opted out of certain conditions when GDPR (that Euro digital privacy law) took effect. You can re-subscribe yourself here and start receiving the free or paid version of the newsletter once again.

I’m not a paying member. How do I update my email address? You can simply unsubscribe your old address and subscribe your new email here.

I’m a paying member. How do I update my email address or credit card info? Can I change my annual membership amount? Cancel? To edit your membership, here’s what you need to do:

  1. Click here. You’ll be prompted to enter your email address. Please enter the address you use to subscribe to the newsletter.

  2. Then you’ll receive an email from Ladyswagger, Inc. (that’s me). In the email, click the “Manage Plan” link.

  3. From there, you’ll be able to edit your email address, credit card info, and payment amount. You can also cancel your plan from this screen.

Can I pay once instead of a recurring annual payment? If you would like to make a one-time contribution instead of signing up for an annual membership, click here to leave me a tip.

I don’t have a U.S. credit card. What do I do? Unfortunately, I can only accept credit card payments for newsletter memberships. However, if you don’t have a credit card and would still like to support the newsletter, you can use PayPal to leave me a tip.

Can I get a refund? Your annual paid membership is non-refundable. You can cancel at any point, but I will not be able to return a pro-rated portion of the membership fee you paid. 

Can I give a membership as a gift? Not at the moment.

If you have a membership question that’s not addressed here, you can email Mercedes (assistant@ladyswagger.com) for help.

 

 Fellowship

 

The Ann Friedman Weekly Fellowship is a year-long program for nonfiction writers who are not yet established in their careers. It includes mentorship and editing; a $5,000 annual stipend; regular check-ins to provide structure and accountability; and space in my newsletter where fellows can publish and promote their work. This program is funded by paying members of The Ann Friedman Weekly. Find out more here.

 

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