---
title: "Essay letter"
description: "One long-form essay in a serif: byline, sections, a pull quote, takeaways."
url: https://www.unitpost.com/templates/gallery/essay-letter
section: Templates
updated: 2026-11-06
---
# Essay letter

## Essay letter

> One long-form essay in a serif: byline, sections, a pull quote, takeaways.

For writers who send one essay per issue: a serif masthead with the issue line, a large serif title and subtitle, the author's byline with photo, date and read time, a photo, the essay in Georgia with section headings, a pull quote, a bulleted list, a tinted 'short version' card, a sign-off with a forward line and a short author note. Terracotta accent.

Category: marketing · Group: Newsletters & digests · Free

Default subject: Raise your prices before you add features

Best for:

- Long-form and essay newsletters
- Expert and advisor newsletters
- Paid or personal publications with one piece per issue

Layout, top to bottom:

- Serif masthead + issue line
- Title + subtitle
- Byline
- Photo
- Essay sections
- Pull quote
- Takeaways card
- Sign-off
- Author note

Variables:

- `{{company_name}}` — supplied per send (example: Marlow)
- `{{company_address}}` — supplied per send (example: 120 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103)

Preview the rendered email, copy its HTML or React, or add it to a workspace at https://www.unitpost.com/templates/gallery/essay-letter.

This Markdown mirror omits the TSX and HTML source — open the gallery page for both, or clone the template into a workspace.

## Related

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- [Community update](https://www.unitpost.com/templates/gallery/community-update): The month in numbers, a member spotlight, upcoming dates, forum threads.
- [Monthly product update](https://www.unitpost.com/templates/gallery/monthly-product-update): What we shipped this month: a gradient cover, a letter, alternating sections.