Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson

The Derek Thompson Substack Turns 1! Here's How the Newsletter Is Doing

Thank you for being a paid subscriber! And please use this birthday to tell me what you want this newsletter to grow into

Derek Thompson's avatar
Derek Thompson
Jun 24, 2026
∙ Paid
selective focus photography of multicolored confetti lot
Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash

One year ago, I left The Atlantic, where I’d worked happily for nearly 17 years, to launch this Substack. This week, my newsletter turns one. So, I wanted to use its first birthday to reflect on the state of the business, what I’ve learned about writing a newsletter on this platform, and where I’m trying to grow in the ne…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Derek Thompson.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Derek Thompson · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture