The Nerve is a brand new UK publication that launched late September as a twice-weekly newsletter through Beehiiv, promising a serious political and cultural commentary with a strong editorial voice.
What appealed to us
Led by Carole Cadwalladr and a crack, all-female team from The Guardian/Observer this new publication is filling a gap in the British press since the Observer got sold to Tortoise Media, leaving very few if any genuinely left-leaning publications.
The range of voices in just their first edition – Nicole Kidman, Carol Voderman, Stewart Lee – as it happens all childhood heroes of mine – speaks to the credibility of the team behing the Nerve. It was LWD's pleasure to play even a small role in getting the first edition over the line.
beehiiv – a new publishing platform
A competitor to substack, beehiiv was selected by the Nerve team. A new system to all of us, LWD brought their general web and tech experience to the party, helping the writing team navigate the platform's integrated newsletter and web builder.
Press Gazzette
New launch from ex-Observer staff nears 1,000 paying subscribers in a week. One of most successful launches so far on Beehiiv newsletter platform.
