Letterlist at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Domain rating
- DR 42
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- letterlist.com/submit/
What Letterlist is and who it's for
Letterlist is a curated directory of email newsletters. It helps readers discover and subscribe to newsletters with one click. The site also features publisher interviews and sponsorship opportunities.
Savvy, curious, and intelligent readers who love to discover game-changing newsletters and products.
It lists
- Email newsletters
- Indie newsletter publishers
- Weird and niche newsletters
How to submit to Letterlist, step by step
Submit your newsletter via the submit page; inclusion is free but curated.
Go to the submit page
Visit letterlist.com/submit/.
Fill out the submission form
Provide your newsletter details in the embedded form.
Wait for curation
The Letterlist team reviews your submission and decides whether to include it.
Get listed if selected
If your newsletter vibes with them, it will appear in the directory.
Letterlist pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free newsletter listing | Free | Inclusion in the curated newsletter directory if selected |
| Solo Sponsor | $300 | Sponsor 1 issue of Letterlist newsletter |
| Brand Sponsor | $900 $1200 | Sponsor 1 month of Letterlist newsletters & website. Weekly newsletter (4+ issues). Sitewide footer ad (Text & Logo). Lifetime credit on sponsor page. |
| Network Sponsor (beta) | From $25,000 | Sponsor newsletters across their invite-only network of publishers |
Why Letterlist submissions get rejected or stall
- The newsletter does not fit the curator's subjective taste
- The submission is incomplete or lacks required details
- The newsletter is not an email newsletter
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Emphasize what makes your newsletter unique or weird; the curator values distinctiveness.
- Ensure your newsletter has an easy unsubscribe link, as they vet for that.
- Consider sponsoring if you want guaranteed visibility, as free listings are not guaranteed.
Our take on Letterlist
Letterlist is worth submitting to if you have a quality email newsletter, especially one with a unique voice. The free listing is curated and subjective, so there's no guarantee of inclusion, but it costs nothing to try. Sponsorship options are available for those wanting guaranteed exposure.
Letterlist FAQ
How much does it cost to list my newsletter on Letterlist?
Submitting your newsletter for the directory is free. Sponsorship options start at $300 for a solo sponsor spot.
What are the requirements to get listed?
Your newsletter must be an email newsletter. The selection process is subjective and arbitrary; they pick newsletters that vibe with them.
Do I need an account to submit?
No account is required; you can submit directly via the form on the submit page.
Checked against Letterlist's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: letterlist.com, letterlist.com/submit/, letterlist.com/sponsor/, letterlist.com/how-it-works/. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
