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An open mic newsletter for readers

If you’re like me, those open mic nights at the local coffeehouse hold a special place in your heart. Remember sipping on your coffee, surrounded by the ambient noise of grinding beans and chatter, all while taking in stories from aspiring writers and poets on a makeshift stage?

Listening to an undiscovered talent break through the background hum felt almost magical – a story that takes your breath away, a poem that stirs a dormant memory, or a song that reminds you of someone you used to know.

Now, imagine this experience right in your inbox. A cozy newsletter featuring the finest stories from writers and artists around the globe, all eager to share their work with readers like you.

Penny U is an opportunity to directly connect up-and-coming writers with readers who are ready to give them a chance.

Christian A. Dumais | Creator of Penny U

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About penny U

An open mic newsletter for writers

And if you’re like me, you know how hard it is for those same writers and artists to be heard through the digital noise of the internet, let alone the sounds of a buzzing coffeehouse.

Thanks to newsletters, it’s easier than ever to get stories in front of an audience – especially readers who subscribe for that very reason. We bring the open mic to them, right in their inbox. 

Each Penny U newsletter is devoted to one creator, with an intro about you, your published work, and a clear CTA to direct the reader to the place of your choice. All for free.

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