Look, I know you're busy. There's Twitter to check, and did you hear about [insert some politician's name here]? Ugh! That guy.
And on top of that the Universe is expanding all the time. There's always more stuff to keep up with.
But I'm here to help. I'll be posting the occasional free newsletter for everyone to see, but subscribers will get exclusive content: Articles I won't post anywhere else, photos that won't go on my Instagram feed, links to news, random sciencey bits of observation that will go directly from my brain to yours. In general I'll publish a couple of times per week.
When you subscribe you get full access to the newsletter and the website. I will also have giveaways every now and again, which will range from a signed copy of a book to weird stuff I've picked up at cons to even — and yes, I'm serious — meteorites. I collect them, and will give some away via the newsletter. In general I'll do this via randomly picking someone from the email list, but I might also have contests. Stay tuned!
If you subscribe you'll get the newsletter sent directly to your inbox! You can pay monthly or annually (at a discount over paying monthly for a year).
Oh. You want to know more about me? Well, here you go.
Who is this Phil Plait guy anyway?
That's Sam. He likes to stand on things.
I think that's all you need to know to get started. Other important info (like my love of puns) will become obvious as you read more newsletters. No apologies.
How can I read a subscriber update?
You can read a subscriber-only update in email, or on the website. If you click through from your email you will be automatically logged in. If you come to the website separately, you can log in through the Membership page.
Well, the newsletter. That's kinda the point. See above.
Can I forward the emails?
When it comes to the free posts, spread them as far and as wide as you like, on whatever platform you currently prefer. Occasionally forwarding subscribers-only emails is fine by me too. Just use your discretion.