💬 Calling All Substack Newbies!
Welcome!
This thread is about you meeting each other. No information to take in, nothing to do except tell us about your Substack and who you are:
Newbies, introduce yourselves!
Veterans, welcome those new to Substack!
What does it mean to be a Substack newbie? It doesn’t necessarily mean you started yesterday. It means you feel new to the platform.
» Think of this as a party. Doors will close in 24 hours!
This is your chance to meet and help each other. Substack is all about the genuine connections you make, and my job is to connect you.
Go to it!
All my best,
P.S. After you’re done here, I really want you focusing on Notes right now and doing Notes Hour One:
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This week’s Notes Boost Community. Note: The Notes Boost was created for a different algorithm. You’re welcome to do it to meet each other, but it’s not what I recommend for growth right now. I really want you focusing on Notes Hour One—it works.
Welcome anyone who's new and hello to those who've been here a minute. I truly love Substack. Though I will admit, it can be challenging and frustrating at times.
I started three years ago and it was a different place. But it's still beautiful and unique and, in my corner at least, the humans are genuine and vulnerable and kind.
My pep talk for anyone new or struggling: Keep at it. It takes consistency and not giving up, but you will find your voice, your people, your path. Also: Listen to Sarah. :) My Substack has grown and changed considerably from working with her! Also, if you want an in credible craft teacher for writing CNF, check out Jeannine Ouellette.
I had 60-ish subs when I started and I have 851 as of today - and I've never asked for subs, other than at the bottom of my posts.
Recently, I've had a couple of notes go mini viral as well as a couple of essays, and I owe that to Sarah and Jeannine -- and myself for sticking with it. ❤️
Hi! I'm looking to hang out on Substack with other writers and readers. I post about both topics, plus stories and other creative outlets. You'll also find musings about mid-life, emptynesting, and living in a shipping container out in the woods.