100% delivery rate· Your list, your rules — no algorithm in the way
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For journalists & independent writers

Your byline. Your list. Forever.

The newsletter platform for journalists and independent writers who own their audience.

Publications fold. Platforms pivot. Substack takes 10%. The only thing that stays with you — no matter where you write — is a list you own. Build it here, on your terms.

Newsletters built on LetterBucket
MORNING BRIEFTHE SIGNALOFF-PEAKDEPTH REPORTGROUND TRUTH
LETTERBUCKET

"I left a publication after seven years and took zero subscribers with me. I built on LetterBucket because I never want to start from scratch again."

RT
Rosa T.
Independent journalist · 9,200 subscribers

0%

cut on your paid subscriptions

100%

of your posts, imported

~10 min

to migrate from Substack
Why email beats social
100% delivery rate You own the list No algorithm 0% platform cut
WHY CREATORS SWITCH

The four things you learn the hard way about social.

Every creator who builds a newsletter says the same thing: "I should have done this sooner." Here's what they were waiting to figure out.

⚠️
Issue 01

"One policy change could erase everything I've built."

A ToS update, a content strike, an acquisition — and years of growth disappear overnight. You don't own your followers on any social platform. They do.

How we solve it
Your email list is yours. Export it anytime, take it anywhere. No single point of failure.
💸
Issue 02

"The platform takes a cut of everything I earn."

10% to the platform, 3% to payment processing, restrictions on what you can sell. You're building their business model with your content and your audience.

How we solve it
Keep 100% of your paid subscription revenue. No cuts, no restrictions on sponsorships or paid content.
📉
Issue 03

"My reach keeps dropping and I have no idea why."

You post the same content. Same audience. But last month the algorithm showed it to 40% fewer people. There's no explanation, no appeal, no fix. Just a number going down.

How we solve it
Email reaches 100% of your subscribers, every time. No algorithm decides who sees your work.
📬
Issue 04

"I have 100K followers but no direct line to any of them."

Comments are mediated. DMs are filtered. The only way to actually reach your audience costs money. You're renting a relationship that was never really yours.

How we solve it
Email is the only channel where you show up directly — no middleman, no algorithm, no boost required.
YOUR NEWSLETTER DASHBOARD

A workspace where every subscriber is yours.

See exactly who opened, who clicked, and who replied. Your subscribers aren't a number on a platform dashboard — they're yours, with names and emails you actually own.

  • Real-time analytics: opens, clicks, and replies per issue.
  • Full subscriber list — export anytime, no questions asked.
  • Custom domain setup guided in 3 simple steps.
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Recent issues · 847 subscribers
Issue
Sent
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Opens
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Issue #24 — The Shift
2,841
100%
48%
12%
Issue #23 — Behind the lens
2,798
100%
51%
9%
Issue #22 — Q&A special
2,744
100%
44%
14%
Issue #21 — Year in review
2,701
100%
63%
22%
NEWSLETTER VS. SOCIAL

The difference between renting and owning.

What matters
Newsletter (LetterBucket)
Social media
Audience ownership
You own every email address. Export anytime.
Platform owns the relationship. You rent access.
Reach
100% delivery rate. Every subscriber gets every issue.
2–10% algorithmic reach. Most followers never see your posts.
Platform risk
No single point of failure. Your list lives with you.
One ban or policy update = everything gone overnight.
Monetization
0% cut on paid revenue. Keep everything you earn.
10–30% platform fee on every paid subscriber or sale.
Direct relationship
Email goes straight to inbox. Reply-to is your address.
All engagement mediated through platform algorithms.
GETTING STARTED · SELF-SERVICE

From social to owned, in under an hour.

No setup fee. No migration engineer. Just a free account and four simple steps — and your list is yours forever.

01
Step 01

Create your account

Free to start. No credit card needed. Your workspace is ready in seconds.

02
Step 02

Import your list

One-click import from Substack, Beehiiv, Mailchimp, or any CSV. All your posts and subscribers transfer over.

03
Step 03

Connect your domain

We guide you through 3 simple DNS steps. Takes about 15 minutes — no tech background needed.

04
Step 04

Publish & own it

Write your first issue. It lands in 100% of inboxes. Your list is yours — forever.

Newsletters built on LetterBucket in 2025
MORNING BRIEFTHE SIGNALOFF-PEAKDEPTH REPORTGROUND TRUTHTHE REEL

"I left a publication after seven years and took zero subscribers with me. I built on LetterBucket because I never want to start from scratch again."

RT
Rosa T.
Independent journalist · 9,200 subscribers

1,400+

independent writers

1M+

subscribers managed

4.9 / 5

support rating

100%

email delivery rate
QUESTIONS ABOUT GOING DIRECT

Before you take the leap.

Why email instead of just growing my social following?

Social algorithms decide who sees your content and when. Email delivers to 100% of your subscribers, every time. It's the only channel where you actually own the relationship.

How long does it take to get set up?

Under an hour for most people. Create your account, import your existing list (or start fresh), connect your domain, and publish your first issue — all in one sitting.

Will my social followers subscribe to my newsletter?

Many do. Add a signup link to your bio, pin a post about it, or offer something exclusive. Most creators see their first 500 subscribers within the first 30 days.

Can I use my own domain?

Yes — we guide you through a 3-step process to configure your DNS settings. Most people complete it in under 15 minutes. No IT person needed.

What about deliverability — will my emails land in inbox?

We use private IP infrastructure and proven sending protocols. There may be a brief adjustment period when you first switch domains, but our customers consistently see higher open rates than on their previous platform.

I already have a newsletter on Substack or Beehiiv. Can I move?

Yes. One-click import brings over all your subscribers, every post, and all your tags. Takes about 10 minutes. Zero subscribers lost in transit.

Own your list.
Own your future.

Migrate from Substack, Beehiiv, or any platform in about ten minutes. Keep 100% of what you earn — forever.

Free to start · no credit card
Everything you need to own your audience
  • One-click import from Substack, Beehiiv, or Mailchimp
  • Custom domain setup (guided 3-step process)
  • Built-in referral and subscriber growth tools
  • Real support — real humans, under 4 hours
Read how migration works →
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