Welcome to Boyslut, Zachary's Newsletter

Let's get uncomfortably sexual.

In order to succeed as a writer, you have to be arrogant. You have to believe that what you’re thinking is so interesting — so important — that thousands of people across the world would want to read (and pay!) for what you have to say. (Like, who the fuck are you, bitch?) 

That’s something I’ve always struggled with as a writer. A part of me wonders why I’m taking up space. The last thing the world needs is another cisgender, white dude sucking up precious oxygen. (Stick to posting shirtless selfies on Instagram with nonsensical, affirmative messages. That’s where you belong!) Then another part of me believes that what I have to say really is “adding to the conversation” (urgh, I hate that I just said that), and I’m helping people feel more confident in their own skin. If nothing else, at least readers are thoroughly entertained by my slutty antics. 

I have to think this, otherwise, I would have stopped writing and become a fulltime Steam Room Sally. How would I have made money lounging in the NY Sports Clubs’ steam room, giving and getting head all day? Unclear. Luckily, I’m a full-time writer. My locker room shenanigans can just be a hobby. 

Anyhow, this is why I haven’t started a newsletter sooner. I figured y’all have had enough of Little Old Zach.

But I’ve recently gotten some feedback from you guys (and girls and non-binary angels) on social media that you want more. You want me to be unfiltered. You want my inner musings and all that provocative shit I can’t write for mainstream publications. Fuck it, I want that too. There have been many points in my career where I’ve had to tone down my language, sexuality, and identity to be more likable and mainstream. I want a place where I don’t have to do that. 

Enter Boyslut — both the name of the newsletter and the current title of my collection of personal essays. (FYI, I just finished my book proposal last week and am now sending it to agents!)

In this newsletter, I’ll share the things I can’t share elsewhere. I’ll also share some more personal things about my life, so you get to know me better. Right now you know Bisexual Zach, Ethically Non-Monogamous Zach, and Thirsttrap Zach. But you might not know the many other Zachs. (I’m multi-faceted! My mom says so!)

However, since it can’t just be all about me — I need to retain an element of humility and self-doubt otherwise I become an unhinged, pompous ass — I won’t just share my thoughts and articles. I’ll also share the works of other talented writers. I may even let someone else do a little celeb guest newsletter one week because why the hell not?

With that out of the way, welcome to my weekly newsletter, Boyslut. I’m hoping you’re ready for some egregious typos. I hope you’re prepared to learn way more about me than you ever wanted. And last but certainly not least, I hope you’re down to get uncomfortably sexual.