Well, it’s been six months now since I brought forth a new substack newsletter, dedicated to the proposition that sanity can be found in the poison thickets of American public life. And the response, your response, has been extraordinary.
The question is, what comes next? Since the newsletter is not called Sanity Clausewitz, I’ve been struggling for a strategy going forward—what new services to provide and, of course—you saw this coming—whether to charge cash money for it. After consulting with the good people at Substack, I’ve come up with the following:
I’m going to keep Sanity Clause free to new subscribers, but starting September 1 I’m going to activate the many—thank you, thank you—voluntary pledge offers to pay for this service.
I’ll use the money to subscribe to more publications, hire a research assistant and buy a yacht (just kidding).
I’m not gonna beg—I am too proud, pace Temptations—but I’m not above guilt-tripping you, my dear readers. I’d encourage those of you who are free riders to kick in. If my insights are worthy and/or entertaining, you might want to show your support.
In the near future, I’ll be offering some additional features for paid subscribers—weekly chat sessions, some podcasts in which I interview the Sane and Savvy. I’m open to suggestions that will give added value to my esteemed Sanity Caucus.
Once again, I’ve loved writing this newsletter, sharing my views, playing with words, getting your reactions. I hope you’ll see fit to help make Sanity Clause bigger and stronger. I live in hope. And once again, thank you!
Welcome to the new freelance scramble, old pal.
I'm in!