Get in Touch
General enquiries
Questions, press, or thoughtful feedback — write to [email protected]. We answer within 72 hours.
Editorial submissions
Pitch ideas, essays, or contrarian takes to [email protected]. Attach a sample, not a résumé.
Letters by post
For longform correspondence: P.O. Box 4421, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Replies arrive by mail, slowly.
Memberships
Existing members reach our concierge directly at [email protected] for account help.
Before you write
Miserablelie is a small editorial team. We don't outsource replies, and we don't use chatbots. If your question lives in our archive, we'll point you there first — saves us both time.
Tone matters here. Write the way you'd address a thoughtful friend. We'll match your register and return the courtesy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept freelance pitches?
Yes, through [email protected]. We commission roughly eight pieces a quarter and respond to every submission, accepted or not. Pitches without a working sample rarely advance.
Can I republish your essays?
Under limited conditions, yes. Email [email protected] with the URL and intended publication. We license non-exclusively and require attribution. Most requests clear within five business days.
How does the letters-by-post option work?
Send correspondence to P.O. Box 4421, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Include return postage if you'd like a physical reply. Letters are read weekly and answered in the order received, usually within a month.
Is my message kept private?
Yes. We never sell, share, or publish contact information. Submissions remain internal unless you explicitly invite republication. Our retention policy is seven years, then deletion.
Prefer a slower medium?
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