Investor Due Diligence Report
So many book recs, a behind-the-scenes peek at my novel in progress, and anything else floating around in my brain. By Becca Freeman, Co-Host of Bad on Paper Podcast and author of THE CHRISTMAS ORPHANS CLUB.
16K
1.6K paid
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Insufficient data
14 of 30 days needed
Pricing
$5/mo
$50/yr annual option
$6K
1.6K paid subs
$6K/mo – $6K/mo(±0%)
16.7
80.7
0.61%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Weekly
1.1 posts/week
74/100
Consistent (~7.6d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Retrospect with Frederick Joseph | 95K | N/A | $7/mo | substack |
| Subtle Maneuvers | 39K | N/A | $7/mo | substack |
| Museletters | 39K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| 3 Worlds / 3 Moons | 38K | N/A | $8/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 16K | $6,360 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 16K | $6,360 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Consistent engagement across posts
Subscriber threshold
16K subscribers — above the 2K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 339 similar-size peers in Culture have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $7/mo category average (3367 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $5 | $50 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 40/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 90/100 | 25% |
| Publishing Consistency | 49/100 | 10% |
| The House of Beasts & Vines |
| 23K |
| +2.5% |
| $7/mo |
| substack |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier